Reading Job Fest Returns to Town Hall with Major Employers Recruiting
16th March 2026
Jobseekers in Reading will have the chance to meet some of the area’s largest employers as Reading Job Fest returns later this month.
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The free employment event will take place from 10am to 1pm on Thursday 26 March 2026 at Reading Town Hall, bringing together 50 employers offering opportunities across a wide range of industries.
Organised by REDA (Reading's Economic Development and Destination Agency) in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, the event aims to connect residents looking for full-time or part-time work with organisations actively recruiting in the local area.
Major employers attending include Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading Borough Council, Thames Valley Police, the Royal Navy Submarine Service, De Vere Wokefield Estate and transport operator Great Western Railway.
Opportunities will be available across sectors including healthcare, social care, hospitality, transport, education, construction, facilities management, defence, retail, recruitment and the wider public sector.
At the previous Job Fest event, more than 1,000 people attended, meeting employers face-to-face to discuss career opportunities and training pathways.
Reading Job Fest is free to attend and open to anyone interested in exploring employment opportunities in and around the town.
Those receiving Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance may be able to receive support with travel costs through Jobcentre Plus, and are encouraged to speak to their Work Coach to check their eligibility.
