CV-Library Jobs Scraper: Capture UK Job Market Data at Scale

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What Is CV-Library?

CV-Library.co.uk is the UK's largest independent job board, hosting hundreds of thousands of active vacancies across all sectors and experience levels. From entry-level roles to executive positions, the platform connects millions of jobseekers with employers daily. Collecting this rich recruitment data manually is impractical — the CV-Library Jobs Scraper automates extraction, delivering structured job records instantly.

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Overview

The CV-Library Jobs Scraper extracts comprehensive job detail pages from CV-Library.co.uk, converting unstructured listings into machine-readable records. It's built for:

• Recruitment agencies monitoring market supply and competitor activity
• Job aggregators building multi-source job databases
• HR consultants analyzing salary trends and market positioning
• Data analysts researching UK employment patterns by sector and location

The scraper offers straightforward configuration with minimal setup, reliable error handling through ignore_url_failures, and detailed output covering all essential job metadata.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225290573/commercial-customer-account-manager?keyword=account%20manager%20cleaning"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true
}

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array of strings	Direct links to CV-Library job detail pages. Paste individual job URLs or use bulk edit to add multiple URLs at once.
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, the scraper continues running even if some URLs fail to load. Useful for large batches where a few links may be broken or removed. Set to false if you want the run to halt on any error.

Tip: Extract URLs directly from CV-Library by opening a job listing and copying the full URL from your browser — include any search parameters (e.g., ?keyword=...) for context.

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "id": "225290573",
  "apply_type": "external",
  "external_apply_url": "https://luxion.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/LGL/job/Colchester-UK/Commercial-Customer-Account-Manager_JR101160",
  "applications": 0,
  "category": [
    "Sales",
    "Sales Manager",
    "Sales Account Manager",
    "Sales Account Director",
    "Work From Home",
    "Hybrid",
    "Engineering"
  ],
  "category_paths": [
    "sales/sales_manager/sales_account_manager/sales_account_director",
    "sales",
    "sales/sales_manager",
    "work_from_home",
    "sales/sales_manager/sales_account_manager",
    "work_from_home/hybrid"
  ],
  "class_": "standard",
  "contract": [
    "Permanent"
  ],
  "cpc": {},
  "description": "<div class=\"JobView_jobDescription__F3vPA\"><b>Job Title: </b>Commercial Customer <mark>Account</mark> <mark>Manager</mark><br><b>Location:</b> Colchester / Hybrid (Office Day Monday)<br><b>Salary: </b>£27,976 per annum<br><b>Hours: </b> Monday - Friday 37.5 hour per week<br><br>Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK's first - and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.<br><br><b>What does this role involve?</b><br><br>We are looking for Commercial Customer <mark>Account</mark> <mark>Managers</mark> to facilitate the <mark>account</mark> management of our commercial customers.   <br><br>Day to day, you will;<ul><li>Handle incoming customer queries promptly and effectively, ensuring a high standard of service.</li><li>Participate in regular outbound campaigns to improve billing accuracy by obtaining meter readings and arranging meter installations.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and liaise closely with Sales Executives &amp; Business Development <mark>Managers</mark>.</li><li>Proactively manage business customer debt, addressing non-payment issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Support customers through the complaints process, ensuring a considerate and customer-focused approach.</li></ul><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><br>We're looking for a proactive and well-organised Commercial Customer <mark>Account</mark> <mark>Manager</mark> to deliver exceptional support to Business Development <mark>Managers</mark> (BDMs) and our commercial customer base.<br><br>Acting as a central point of contact, you'll maintain clear communication across internal teams, in relation to any projects, alongside your own portfolio of commercial customers.<br><br>The role can be based working from home but commutable to our Colchester office, for weekly team days on a Monday.   <br><br>Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we're fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self. <br><br><b>The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)</b> <br><br>Join a company that truly invests in you. Enjoy a structured bonus scheme, clear career and development opportunities. Recharge with 25 days' leave, plus bank holidays, access private healthcare, mental wellbeing support, and 24/7 GP and counselling services. Win tickets to top events through the Utilita Arenas, enjoy exclusive discounts, and give back with a paid volunteering day. Plus, benefit from a generous pension contribution. We're more than a workplace, we're a place to thrive. <br><br><b>About us</b> <br><br>We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita's award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household. <br> <br> Since installing Britain's first smart meter in 2008, we've used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before. <br><br>Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better - including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company! <br><br>Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe \"what you can see, you can save\". Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.<br> <br>Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability! <br><br><b>The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies - Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd. </b></div>",
  "flags": [
    "ijm_eligible",
    "featured",
    "no_applications",
    "low_applications",
    "show_in_iframe"
  ],
  "catchment_area": "point",
  "logo": {
    "path": "/logo/big/afc2d7fac6d740d88140d5bb822168df",
    "id": "6-cT5uuYUhw2m8W7JtZJlbi1_CJz5KK22OoOFNvpb6Y="
  },
  "location": {
    "id": "location.2wpKoZdVayV7KLdkZb6qVimFZBO",
    "point": {
      "lat": 51.875088433333,
      "lon": 1.0070625333333
    },
    "name": "CO7 7FD",
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "state": "England",
    "county": "Essex",
    "city": "Elmstead Market",
    "hash": "location.2wpKoZdVayV7KLdkZb6qVimFZBO",
    "postcode": "CO7 7FD"
  },
  "posting": {
    "date": "2026-06-25T07:08:11Z",
    "account_id": 289429,
    "account_name": "Utilita Energy ",
    "account_type": "Corporate",
    "contact_name": "Recruitment Team",
    "external_id": "JR101160",
    "partner_id": 136
  },
  "salary": {
    "currency": "GBP",
    "period": "annum",
    "min": 27976,
    "max": 27976,
    "annual_min": 27976,
    "annual_max": 27976,
    "description": "£27976/annum"
  },
  "title": "Commercial Customer <mark>Account</mark> <mark>Manager</mark>",
  "application_flow": "external-redirect",
  "external_id": "JR101160",
  "schema_description": "$96",
  "short_description": "Job Title: Commercial Customer Account Manager Location: Colchester / Hybrid (Office Day Monday) Salary: £27,976 per annum Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hour per week Established in 2003, Utilita ...",
  "ok": true,
  "posted": "2026-06-25T07:08:11Z",
  "job_id": "225290573",
  "title_plain": "Commercial Customer Account Manager"
}

Each scraped job record contains 26+ fields covering all critical details:

Job Identification

Field	Meaning
ID	Internal CV-Library unique identifier for the job posting
Job ID	Alternative unique identifier used by CV-Library's system
External ID	Third-party identifier if the role is syndicated from another platform
Title	The job title as displayed on CV-Library
Title Plain	Plain-text version of the title (without HTML or special formatting)

Job Description & Content

Field	Meaning
Description	Full HTML job description including responsibilities and requirements
Short Description	Brief teaser or summary of the role (typically 1–2 sentences)
Schema Description	Structured data version of the description for search engines and indexing

Employment Terms

Field	Meaning
Contract	Employment type (e.g., permanent, temporary, contract, part-time, full-time)
Salary	Stated compensation package (may be a range, annual, or hourly rate; format varies by listing)
CPC	Cost per click or advertising metric (internal tracking field)

Location & Scope

Field	Meaning
Location	Job location(s) as specified by the employer (city, region, or "Remote" if applicable)
Catchment Area	Geographic area or radius for job searches (indicates recruitment scope)

Classification

Field	Meaning
Category	Primary job category (e.g., Accounting, Sales, Engineering, Hospitality)
Category Paths	Full hierarchical path of job categories for detailed classification
Class	Secondary job classification or subcategory

Application & Engagement

Field	Meaning
Apply Type	Application method (direct on CV-Library, external link, email, or form-based)
External Apply URL	URL to an external application portal if the employer hosts their own application system
Applications	Number of applications received for this job (if publicly visible)
Application Flow	Internal tracking of application workflow status

Metadata & Flags

Field	Meaning
Posting	Posting date and time when the job was first listed on CV-Library
Posted	Standardized date field indicating when the listing went live
Logo	URL to the employer's company logo image
Flags	Special labels or tags (e.g., "Featured," "Urgent Hire," "New," "Promoted")
OK	Data quality or validation flag (indicates if the record passed system checks)

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How to Use

1. Find job URLs — Navigate to CV-Library.co.uk, search for jobs, and open individual job detail pages. Copy the full URL from your browser address bar.
2. Paste URLs — Add job URLs to the urls array in the configuration. You can add one URL at a time or use bulk edit to paste a list.
3. Set error handling — Enable ignore_url_failures: true for robust batch runs. Disable it if you need the scraper to halt on errors for quality control.
4. Execute — Start the scraper run and monitor progress in the logs.
5. Download results — Export data as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis, import into a database, or feed into BI tools.

Common scenarios:

• For hundreds of URLs, use bulk edit and set ignore_url_failures: true to avoid interruptions.
• If a URL no longer exists (job expired or removed), the scraper skips it gracefully.
• Job titles and salaries may vary in format — use Title Plain for consistent text processing.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Recruitment intelligence: Track which employers are hiring, salary benchmarks, and skills in demand
• Market analysis: Study hiring trends across sectors, regions, and contract types
• Job aggregation: Feed CV-Library listings into your own job search platform or dashboard
• Competitor research: Monitor hiring activity and job positioning by competitor employers
• Academic & government research: Analyze labor market dynamics and employment patterns

The CV-Library Jobs Scraper transforms manual job research into automated, data-driven insights, saving hours per week while delivering clean, actionable records.

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Conclusion

The CV-Library Jobs Scraper is an efficient tool for anyone needing UK job market data at scale. With 26+ output fields covering titles, salaries, locations, and detailed job metadata, combined with flexible configuration and fault tolerance, it makes bulk job data collection straightforward and reliable. Extract insights that power business decisions, research, and platform innovation.