Reed.co.uk Scraper

Welcome to the Reed.co.uk Scraper, an actor designed to help you gather job listings from Reed.co.uk! With this actor, you can easily search for job listings based on various criteria, including job type, location, and date posted.

Introduction

The Reed.co.uk Scraper is a web scraping tool designed to extract job listings from Reed.co.uk. It was created to make it easier for job seekers and recruiters to find relevant job postings and make data-driven decisions based on the extracted information.

Use Cases

Here are some typical scenarios in which the Reed.co.uk Scraper can be useful:

• Job seekers can use the scraper to find job listings that match their skills and experience.
• Recruiters can use the scraper to monitor the job market and stay up-to-date on the latest job openings.
• Researchers can use the scraper to gather data on job trends and analyze the job market.

Input

To use this actor, you need to provide the following input:

• startUrls (array) - List of job URLs to scrape. Either this or query must be provided.
• query (string) - The keyword(s) for the job you're looking for.
• location (string) - The location of the job you're looking for.
• maxItems (integer, default: 5) - Maximum number of items to scrape per start URL.
• jobType (array) - The type of job you're looking for. Possible values are "perm", "temp", "fulltime", "contract" and "parttime".
• workFromHome (boolean) - Set this to true if you want to find remote job postings.
• datePosted (string) - One of the allowed values for the date filter: "Today", "LastThreeDays", "LastWeek", "LastTwoWeeks".
• proxyConfiguration (object) - Your proxy configuration. No proxy is required by default.

Note: Either query or startUrls must be provided. If both fields are empty, the actor will throw an error.

Output

An example output looks like this:

{
  "id": 56506557,
  "title": "Software Developer",
  "industry": "Software Developer",
  "url": "https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/software-developer/56506557",
  "datePosted": "2026-02-19T00:00:00.000Z",
  "validThrough": "2026-05-11T20:55:00.000Z",
  "isEasyApply": false,
  "isFeatured": false,
  "currency": "GBP",
  "salaryExact": null,
  "salaryMin": 55000,
  "salaryMax": 70000,
  "salaryTimeUnit": "per annum",
  "jobLocation": "London",
  "jobLocationType": "On-site",
  "jobLocationRegion": "South East England",
  "jobLocationCountry": "United Kingdom",
  "employmentType": "Permanent",
  "descriptionText": "Job Title: Software Developer...",
  "descriptionHtml": "<p>Job Title: Software Developer...</p>",
  "companyName": "Bank of China (UK) Limited",
  "companyLogo": "https://resources.reed.co.uk/profileimages/logos/thumbs/Logo_97555.png",
  "companyNameURL": "https://www.reed.co.uk/bank-of-china-uk-limited",
  "companyProfileURL": "https://www.reed.co.uk/company-profile/Bank-of-China--UK--Limited-75788",
  "companyProfileWithCurrentJob": "https://www.reed.co.uk/company-profile/Bank-of-China--UK--Limited-75788",
  "companySizeBracket": "500-999",
  "companySector": "Banking",
  "companyLocation": "London, United Kingdom",
  "companyDescriptionTexts": ["Bank of China in the UK is part of a leading global financial institution..."],
  "companyBenefits": [],
  "companyLinkFacebook": null,
  "companyLinkTwitter": null,
  "companyLinkLinkedin": null,
  "companyLinkInstagram": null,
  "companyLinkCompanyWebsite": "https://www.bankofchina.com/uk/"
}

Notes

• Not all companies have a profile page on Reed.co.uk, so companyProfileURL may be null for some listings. However, companyName is always present.
• The scraper supports both search result URLs and individual job detail URLs as start URLs.

We hope this README helps you get started with the Reed.co.uk Scraper. If you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us!

FAQ

What is reed.co.uk?

Reed.co.uk is a job board website in the United Kingdom that allows job seekers to search and apply for various job vacancies posted by employers. It also provides a range of career advice and tools for job seekers, such as CV building and interview tips.

How can I find jobs on reed.co.uk?

To find jobs on reed.co.uk, visit the website and use the search bar to enter keywords related to the type of job you're looking for and the location where you'd like to work. You can also use this scraper to automate the process of finding suitable jobs.

Can I use the reed.co.uk scraper to apply for jobs?

No, the reed.co.uk scraper is intended for data extraction and analysis purposes only.

What types of jobs can the reed.co.uk scraper find?

The scraper can find any job posted on reed.co.uk that matches the criteria you specify in the input.

What if the website changes?

Changes to the website's structure may break the scraper. In this case, the scraper will need to be updated accordingly.

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Image Credit

Image credit: reed.co.uk