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Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Cyber Security Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24K-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Cyber Security role. Cyber Security Role You will now be ready to move into your Cyber Security role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Cyber Security professionals. At a one-off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training, we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Job title: Energy and Heritage Intern – Mid-July start Reports to: Information & Engagement Manager Works with: Director, Chairman, staff and volunteers at all levels Location: 44 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RJ Hours: Part time, 135 hours over 2 months (3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day) Salary: £1,648.44 Contract: Fixed term, 135 hours total Application Deadline: 11:59pm on 1st July 2025 Benefits: a beautiful working environment in an historic building in a central location (with steep stairs!); join a supportive and friendly team; opportunity to get hands-on experience with historical documents and learn something new; gain a wide range of work experience and a reference for future job applications. About the Role *This role is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players* Through our funded Renewable Energy project, Reading emPOWERed, we are telling the stories of the historical development of windpower and waterpower up to the present day, relating these stories to the local area of Reading and encouraging learning and enjoyment of the subject. As an intern, you will play a key role in creating content for our lottery-funded project, which focuses on the connection between milling, clean energy, and climate change. You'll assist in writing and compiling engaging content for our project magazine, helping to highlight the important links between these areas. Additionally, you will support the development of our WordPress site by producing and editing educational digital content, ensuring it is both informative and visually appealing. Your tasks will include researching topics related to climate change and the history of renewable energy initiatives in Britain, under the guidance of project staff. You will then transform this research into clear, engaging, and accurate content, suitable for both the general public and targeted community groups. You will also assist in collecting and organizing contributions from volunteers, helping to shape and compile the magazine's content. Your work will support our provision for local communities, underlining stories of past and present individuals and organisations. The resulting experience will enable us to spread more widely the importance of milling heritage to current and future generations, developing approaches for future projects elsewhere in the UK. We are utilising the project to strengthen the appreciation of renewable energy sources in the fight against global warming and enhance our role as a vibrant, innovative and inclusive gateway to the enjoyment and understanding of all aspects of milling. You will receive training in how to use specific software, though using the software won’t be your sole responsibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to shadow different staff to learn more about working in heritage. Responsibilities The role will give you the responsibilities below. In addition we expect you to express your own views on topics you come across that excite, irritate or even annoy you. If it is important to you, it is important to us. Perhaps together we can break down a few more barriers. Content Creation: • Help us create and compile renewable-energy focussed content for our new project magazine. • Research the history of renewable energy – including local history – using the Trust’s resources as well as those of other groups e.g. Royal Berkshire Archives. • Write up research into informative and engaging text tailored towards particular audiences. • Content will be also included on our website (with the possibility that some materials may be printed). Digital Content Management: • Help us edit and format renewable-energy content for our Wordpress website Collaboration: • Work with various staff members, stakeholders and volunteers Publicity: • Help with the lead-up to the launch of the magazine • Help update the public on the project and promote the work being done, by writing content for blogs, enewsletters and social media, about your work. Person Specification Essential: • Strong research skills with the ability to transform complex topics into clear, engaging, and accessible content for diverse audiences, including the general public and specific community groups. • Have gained good grades at minimum NVQ 3 courses e.g. A Levels, BTEC, Advanced Diploma Qualification, Foundation Degree, Bachelors Degree. • Very good standard of written English and very good communication skills. • Ability to work well with a team as well as showing initiative and self-motivation. • An interest in history. • Good organisational skills and ability to work methodically and ask for help when needed. • Excellent digital literacy, with the ability to proficiently use Office software and quickly adapt to new tools and platforms • An awareness of the importance of education and engaging people in history in an accessible and inclusive way. Desirable: • Experience working/volunteering in the non-profit and/or heritage sector. • Experience in Wordpress Software How to Apply We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply - we value potential and diverse experiences.

Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Digital Marketing. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Digital Marketing Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into easy steps. Video Leacture Practical Projects Assignments Quizzes Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our Digital Marketing Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Digital Marketing organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Digital Marketing Trainee or Digital Marketing Associate. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Digital Marketing and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. 'Please note that this is a training course and fees apply’

Qualified Massage Therapist. A newly established business in the High Street, Theale, Reading. You will work as a freelance masseuse in which you will take home upto £30 for a 1 hour massage or £15 for a 30 minute massage.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in health & safety? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, Step 1 - IOSH - Managing Safely Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. Step 2 - NEBOSH Now you will decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. Step 3 - Risk Assessments You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate). Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1099, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees.

Oversee daily office operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. Manage office budgets, supplies, and procurement of equipment. Supervise administrative staff and delegate tasks as needed. Maintain and improve office procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Handle internal and external correspondence and coordinate meeting schedules. Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and staff training. Act as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders to support business needs.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Online Training Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online from your own home. PM Role Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator (£25K-£45K starting salary). At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Customized Cake Artist who specializes in 3D sculpted cakes. From realistic cars and handbags to characters and themed concepts, the ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in turning ideas into edible masterpieces that look as good as they taste. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design and execute customized 3D cakes based on client briefs and references 2. Sculpt cakes into realistic shapes like vehicles, characters, animals, and more 3. Work with fondant, modeling chocolate, gum paste, and airbrushing tools 4. Collaborate with the design and kitchen team to ensure accurate timelines and quality. 5. Ensure cakes are structurally sound, visually stunning, and food-safe 6. Stay updated with global cake trends and techniques in custom cake artistry Skills Required: 1. Strong artistic and sculpting ability 2. Expert knowledge of fondant and 3D cake carving techniques 3. Eye for detail, proportion, and finish 4. Ability to interpret client requirements and translate them into designs 5. Time management and ability to work under tight deadlines ** Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Diploma or certification in Baking/Patisserie Arts (preferred but not mandatory) 2. Portfolio of past 3D/custom cake work (must submit during application) ** Bonus if you have:** 1. Experience with hyper-realistic cakes (e.g., food illusion cakes, realistic textures) 2. Social media-friendly cake presentation skills 3. Ability to teach or conduct workshops

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT Technician Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£30K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Technician courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one-off cost of £799, or a deposit of £112 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £78, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Tailor at GK Tailoring Location: Reading Full-time | on-site | Immediate start required Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Tailor and/or Machinist located in Reading. The Tailor will be responsible for dressmaking, fittings, alterations, and repairs. Day-to-day tasks may include measuring clients to ensure proper fit of garments, making adjustments to garments based on customer requests, and working with a variety of fabrics. The role also involves taking customer orders and providing high-quality customer service. What You'll Be Doing: - Expertly pin, fit, and alter garments with high-level precision and care - Work hands-on with luxury fabrics, formalwear, and bespoke client pieces - Collaborate with a passionate team to deliver flawless craftsmanship - Maintain top-tier standards in both workmanship and customer experience - Manage fittings with professionalism and attentiveness - Handle fast-paced client needs with grace, speed, and accuracy Qualifications - Minimum 3+ years tailoring experience - with a sharp eye for detail and finish - Fluent English is a must - Skills in Dressmaking and Tailoring - Strong Customer Service and Communication skills - Attention to detail and precision in work - Ability to work independently and manage time effectively - Prior experience in a tailoring or alterations shop is a plus If you’re ready to level up your career and bring your skillset to a place that appreciates the art of tailoring, we want to hear from you.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a web developer? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Coding Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Front End Coding Complete a selection of professional and industry-recognised coding courses covering HTML, CSS and Javascript. Step 2 - Back End Coding + Practical Projects You will be studying all the relevant back end coding languages and gaining skills that will qualify you as a fully-fledged web developer. Step 2 is heavily focused on the practical element of learning. Step 3 - Building your portfolio The final step will be to build your own portfolio website. The portfolio plays a key part in the hiring process as it gives the employer a real insight into your level of ability, creativity and personality. Your Web Developer Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, we will place you into a Web Development/Software Development role, where you will be guaranteed a 25k-40k salary. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Hospitality Students Wanted for Paid Event Work – 1 Day Only! Location: Reading Date: 26 July 2025 Time: 12pm - Till Late Pay: Competitive hourly rate We’re looking for 5 reliable, enthusiastic students to help prepare, serve, and clean up a private dinner event for 35 adults and 20 children. Perfect opportunity for students looking for a short gig in hospitality and catering. Duties include: Support with basic food prep Assisting in food and drink setup Post-event clean-up Apply by 15 June with your CV

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Domestic Cleaner – £14/hr – Flexible Hours – Reading Area We’re looking for reliable Domestic Cleaners to join our growing team! ✅ No experience required – full training provided ✅ Flexible hours – 8 to 24 hours/week available ✅ Must drive and have access to a car (travel between local jobs) You’ll be cleaning private homes in the Reading area. Experience is a bonus, but we’ll give you all the training you need. 📍 Local work – pick jobs near you 💰 £14/hour – paid weekly 👩‍🏫 Training & support provided 🚗 Must have your own transport Interested? Send us a message with your name, availability, and postcode to get started!

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Network Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the Cisco CCNA exam to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Network engineer role. Network Engineer Role You will now be ready to move into your Network Engineer role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Network Engineers. At a one off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

We are looking for nail technicians on an hourly salary for the month of June 25. There is the prospect of continueing with us full term if successful. We are happy to pay a hire hourly rate for the month of June. Please contact me ASAP Thanks Tej

Requirements: Must have previous experience as a café or restaurant manager Must speak perfect English Must have good knowledge of coffee Job Details: Full-time position: 5 days a week (Monday & Tuesday off) Working hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Pangbourne Main Duties: Manage daily operations of the café Control stock and ensure cleanliness Manage and support staff Take orders and speak with customers Provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude If you’re passionate about coffee and great service, we’d love to hear from you!

An amazing opportunity to for an individual who can work on their own, pain their route according to how they want it. Multi drop delivery driver needed in a beautiful area. Immediate start, training provided.

We are looking for a temporary nail technician for the day 9am - 6pm to join us on the opening day. Must know BIAB, acrylic extensions, manicures and pedicures. Address 198 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA.

Unlimited earnings available for the right candidates to work from home selling advertising space on locally focussed websites. Positions available worldwide!

Job Title: Temporary School Catering Assistant (Agency) Location: Theale/Reading Contract Type: Temporary DBS: Enhanced DBS Required We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis at a local school. As part of the school catering service, you will assist with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. Key Responsibilities: Assist in food preparation and serving meals to students and staff. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. Support the kitchen team in ensuring the smooth running of daily catering operations. Requirements: Enhanced DBS check (mandatory). Experience in catering or kitchen work is preferred but not essential. Ability to work well within a team. A positive and professional attitude. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a friendly and supportive environment within a school setting!

As an Online English Tutor, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and interactive English lessons to students of various levels and backgrounds. You will work remotely from the comfort of your own location, utilizing our online teaching platform. **Responsibilities:** - Conduct one-on-one or group English tutoring sessions via video conferencing. - Prepare lesson plans and materials tailored to individual student needs. - Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to enhance their English language skills. - Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance. **Requirements:** - Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred. - Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or related field preferred. - Reliable internet connection and a quiet environment conducive to online teaching. - Enthusiastic about teaching and passionate about helping students achieve their language learning goals. **Schedule:** - Flexible part-time hours based on student availability and tutor's schedule. Evening and weekend availability preferred. **Compensation:** - Earn £20 to £40 per hour based on experience and qualifications.