Jobs in Berkshire

One of the oldest counties in England, Berkshire likely dates from the 840s when the two regions of 'Sunningum' and 'Ashdown' united. As a county it has had a rich history, largely characterised by bloodshed. Three of the largest battles of Alfred the Great's campaign against the Danes took place in the Berkshire towns of Englefield, Ashdown, and Reading; and Newbury was the site of two critical battles in the Civil War, in 1643 and 1644. The history lives on today, with Windsor Castle-first built by William the Conqueror after the Norman Invasion-proving an idyllic spot for tourists to cluster.

Politically, Berkshire is unique for being the only county in England not to have a county council. Broken up into smaller, local unitary authorities, Berkshire is notoriously conservative: in the 2010 election 7 out of 8 of Berkshire's parliamentary constituencies were won by Conservative candidates, the exception being Slough, which voted Labour.

Berkshire is also home to the Ascot Racecourse, which once a year plays host to thoroughbreds, top hats and tails in the Royal Ascot. Hang out around the course on a Sunday afternoon and you might spot the Queen on a quick carriage trip in the sun, taking a break from the stresses and strains of inhabiting Windsor Castle, just six miles away.

The average salary for open Berkshire jobs is currently £40,447, 15% higher than the national average salary for all jobs which is £35,005.

81% of the live vacancies are full-time, however 19% of them are part-time positions.

The largest category under which open Berkshire jobs are listed is IT Jobs, followed by Engineering Jobs.

There are 9,439 job opportunities in Berkshire available immediately, compared to 4,073 in Reading.