# Reed Job Scraper — UK Jobs, Salaries & Descriptions (`hipersoft/reed-scraper`) Actor

Scrape UK job listings from Reed.co.uk: title, company, location, salary, contract type, remote option, and full job descriptions. Fast, reliable, no login or API key.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/hipersoft/reed-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [hiper soft](https://apify.com/hipersoft) (community)
- **Categories:** Jobs, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.001 / job scraped

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Reed Job Scraper — UK Jobs, Salaries & Descriptions

Scrape UK job listings from **Reed.co.uk** with rich, structured data: title, company, location, salary, contract type, sector, remote option, and the **full job description**. Fast, reliable, no login or API key.

### Features

- 💼 **Rich job data** — title, company, location, salary, sector, contract type, and more per listing
- 💰 **Salary** — as displayed, plus structured min/max/currency when you fetch descriptions
- 📍 **Location + radius** — search a UK town/city with an adjustable distance in miles
- 🔎 **Powerful filters** — keyword, salary range, full-time / part-time, and contract type (permanent / contract / temp)
- 📄 **Full descriptions** — optional add-on: the complete job description text and structured salary/contract details
- ⚡ **Fast & cheap** — pure JSON, no browser, works without proxies

### Input

```json
{
  "searchQueries": ["python developer", "account manager"],
  "location": "London",
  "proximity": 10,
  "fullTimeOnly": false,
  "partTimeOnly": false,
  "contractType": "permanent",
  "salaryFrom": 40000,
  "salaryTo": 80000,
  "maxItems": 100,
  "includeDescription": true
}
```

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `searchQueries` | Job keywords (each scraped separately) — **required** |
| `location` | UK location filter (blank = all) |
| `proximity` | Search radius in miles around the location |
| `fullTimeOnly` | Only full-time jobs |
| `partTimeOnly` | Only part-time jobs |
| `contractType` | Any / permanent / contract / temp |
| `salaryFrom` | Minimum annual salary (£) |
| `salaryTo` | Maximum annual salary (£) |
| `maxItems` | Max jobs per keyword |
| `includeDescription` | Attach full description + structured salary/contract (add-on) |

### Output

```json
{
  "type": "job",
  "id": 54321678,
  "title": "Senior Python Developer",
  "company": {
    "name": "Acme Software Ltd",
    "profileUrl": "https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/acme-software-ltd/…",
    "logoUrl": "https://resources.reed.co.uk/…/logo.png"
  },
  "location": { "display": "London", "county": "Greater London" },
  "remote": "Hybrid",
  "fullTime": true,
  "partTime": false,
  "salary": { "currency": "GBP", "min": 60000, "max": 80000 },
  "salaryText": "£60,000 - £80,000 per annum",
  "sector": "IT & Telecoms › Software Development",
  "easyApply": true,
  "postedDate": "2026-07-02T09:14:00Z",
  "updatedDate": "2026-07-05T11:00:00Z",
  "expiryDate": "2026-08-13T00:00:00Z",
  "summary": "We're looking for a senior Python developer to…",
  "url": "https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-python-developer/54321678",
  "description": "Full job description text… (when includeDescription is on)",
  "contractType": "Permanent"
}
```

### Use cases

- **Recruiting & sourcing** — monitor UK openings by role, location, or company
- **Job-market & salary research** — track demand and pay across UK sectors
- **Feed an ATS or job board** with fresh, structured UK listings
- **Lead generation** — find companies actively hiring for specific skills

### FAQ

**Do I need a Reed account or API key?**
No. The Actor reads [Reed.co.uk](https://www.reed.co.uk)'s public job search directly — no login and no API key required.

**How many jobs can I get per run?**
Use `maxItems` to cap results per keyword. Each keyword in `searchQueries` is scraped separately, so more keywords means more coverage across UK roles and locations.

**Is scraping Reed.co.uk legal?**
Only public data shown to any visitor on Reed.co.uk is scraped. This is an independent tool, not affiliated with Reed; check Reed's Terms of Service and applicable regulations for your use case.

**What's the output format?**
Structured JSON — one record per job with `title`, `company`, `location`, `salary`, `sector`, `contractType`, `remote`, dates and (optionally) the full `description`. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel.

**Can I filter by location, salary or keyword?**
Yes. Filter by `location` with an adjustable `proximity` radius in miles, plus `salaryFrom`/`salaryTo`, full-time/part-time flags and `contractType` (permanent / contract / temp).

### Related Actors

Combine Reed with other job sources for wider coverage:

- [Dice Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/dice-scraper) — US tech jobs from Dice with salaries.
- [RemoteOK Job Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/remoteok-scraper) — remote roles with tags and salary ranges.
- [We Work Remotely Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/weworkremotely-scraper) — remote jobs with full descriptions by category.
- [Company Careers Job Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/company-jobs-scraper) — roles straight from Greenhouse, Lever and Ashby boards.

### Notes

Only public data is scraped from Reed.co.uk's public job search. No login or API key required. Enable a proxy only for very large volumes.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):

Job search keywords (e.g. "python developer", "nurse", "account manager"). Each is scraped separately.

## `location` (type: `string`):

Filter by UK location (e.g. "London", "Manchester", "Bristol"). Leave blank for all locations.

## `proximity` (type: `integer`):

Search radius around the location, in miles. Only applies when a location is set.

## `fullTimeOnly` (type: `boolean`):

Only return full-time jobs.

## `partTimeOnly` (type: `boolean`):

Only return part-time jobs.

## `contractType` (type: `string`):

Filter by contract type.

## `salaryFrom` (type: `integer`):

Only jobs with a minimum annual salary at or above this amount (GBP).

## `salaryTo` (type: `integer`):

Only jobs with a maximum annual salary at or below this amount (GBP).

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum jobs to scrape per search keyword.

## `includeDescription` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch each job's full description text and structured salary/contract details (add-on, charged per description).

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional. Reed's public data works from datacenter IPs; enable a proxy only for very large volumes.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchQueries": [
    "python developer"
  ],
  "proximity": 10,
  "fullTimeOnly": false,
  "partTimeOnly": false,
  "contractType": "",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "includeDescription": false,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchQueries": [
        "python developer"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("hipersoft/reed-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "searchQueries": ["python developer"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("hipersoft/reed-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchQueries": [
    "python developer"
  ]
}' |
apify call hipersoft/reed-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=hipersoft/reed-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/lrjJZeTAx2cxseVET/builds/N3pCjLLhF5U7Ox0Rv/openapi.json