Berkshire has become one of the UK’s strongest technology and digital hubs, home to global enterprises, high-growth scale-ups and some of the most innovative SaaS and data-driven companies in the country. At Live Digital, we help organisations across Berkshire hire exceptional talent that drives transformation, accelerates growth, and builds long-term capability.
Whether you’re a rapidly scaling tech business in Reading, a global enterprise in Slough, or a specialist life sciences company in Newbury or Bracknell, we understand the hiring challenges unique to the Berkshire market — and we know how to solve them with precision.
Live Digital specialises in recruiting top-tier talent across SaaS, Software Engineering, Product, Data, Fintech, Digital Marketing and Project Delivery. With a deep understanding of the Thames Valley tech corridor and its competitive landscape, we provide fast, reliable and insight-driven recruitment support tailored to your local needs.
Hiring in Berkshire is competitive and often fast-moving. The region’s tech ecosystem — from multinational giants like Microsoft and Oracle to rapidly expanding SaaS companies — means businesses are constantly searching for exceptional talent with advanced technical and digital skill sets. We help you cut through the noise, stand out to candidates, and secure talent that aligns with your goals, culture, and ways of working.
Here’s why companies choose us:
We understand the hiring trends, talent movement, salary expectations and competitive pressures unique to Reading, Slough, Bracknell and Newbury.
Our network includes top Software Engineers, Data Specialists, Product Managers, Digital Marketers and Fintech professionals actively looking for opportunities.
We operate with efficiency, clear processes and deep market knowledge to deliver shortlists quickly — without flooding you with irrelevant CVs.
From start-ups to global enterprises, we tailor our approach to your hiring volume, working style and future talent roadmap.
No hidden costs. No unnecessary mark-ups. Just clear, straightforward partnership.
The Berkshire economy is shaped by world-class technology companies, cutting-edge life sciences, fast-growing SaaS firms and a thriving fintech sector. Based on this landscape, the following specialisms are the most relevant for businesses in the region:
Berkshire is home to some of the UK’s leading SaaS and enterprise software companies, particularly in Reading and Bracknell. Whether you need full-stack engineers, backend specialists, DevOps talent or cloud-native developers, we can help you hire experienced professionals who can scale your technology infrastructure with confidence.
We support roles including:
With Slough and Reading becoming key hubs for digital payments and financial technology, the fintech market in Berkshire continues to expand. We help businesses hire specialists who understand compliance, security, payment systems and financial product delivery.
Example roles:
Berkshire businesses frequently look for product leaders who can bridge the gap between engineering, commercial strategy and user needs. We recruit across the full product lifecycle, from discovery to delivery, ensuring you have people who can turn ideas into scalable solutions.
Roles include:
Data is one of Berkshire’s strongest growth areas, particularly across pharmaceuticals, cloud technology, SaaS, life sciences and digital commerce. We help businesses hire analytical talent who can extract insight, build models and support decision-making.
Common roles:
Berkshire has one of the highest concentrations of cybersecurity firms in the South East. We support organisations needing cloud security, infrastructure protection and compliance talent.
Roles include:
We place a wide range of digital, technical and product talent, including:
If it sits within Tech, SaaS, Product, Data or Digital — we recruit it.
We work across all major sectors shaping the Berkshire economy:
Reading and Bracknell are major tech hubs with a constant demand for engineering, data and digital product talent.
Slough and Reading host key fintech organisations and payment platforms requiring niche talent.
Newbury, Reading and Bracknell have growing biotech and pharmaceutical clusters where data, analytics and digital functions are expanding rapidly.
Multinational telecoms companies continue to invest heavily in Berkshire, driving demand for engineering and technical delivery roles.
Digital transformation continues to shape retail HQs and fulfilment centres across the region.
Berkshire’s location and infrastructure make it a strong hub for security-focused tech companies.
We use a clear, structured approach that blends technology, insight and human expertise. Our methodology ensures you receive only high-quality, relevant candidates — and fast.
We begin by understanding your hiring needs, team structure, culture, product roadmap and technical requirements.
We identify where the right candidates are located, salary expectations, typical notice periods and what motivates them.
Using targeted outreach, referrals, talent communities and screening, we create a shortlist of skilled, aligned candidates.
We support both candidates and hiring managers throughout the interview process, ensuring clarity and momentum.
We handle the final negotiations and assist with onboarding to ensure a smooth transition.
Our recruitment process blends efficiency with depth, ensuring you hire people who contribute from day one and stay for the long term.
Whether you're a company looking to hire exceptional talent or a candidate ready for your next career move, we're here to support you with tailored staffing solutions that meet your goals.
Gives us a Call
+44 (0)7586 474 679
Email us
info@live-digital.co.ukHave a question or hiring challenge? Reach out — our friendly, experienced team is here to support you every step of the way.
From early-stage startups to scaling SaaS leaders, our clients share a common story — hiring made easier, faster, and smarter. At Live Digital, we partner closely with founders, HR teams, and talent leaders to deliver recruitment solutions that truly make a difference. Here’s what they have to say about working with us.
I have been incredibly impressed with the team at Live Digital. Over an intense period of rapid growth within the business they helped us scale our team across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Their attention to detail and understanding of our requirements ensured that each candidate was a really good fit, both in terms of skill set and culture. This significantly streamlined our hiring process and, with their help, we have added high quality talent to the team that is already making a measurable impact.
Operations Director at Dentistry
Live’s attention to detail, friendly consultative approach, and determination were invaluable throughout my search for PPC Execs to join my team. They were always available, following up at every step of the recruitment process. I would have no hesitation in working with them again.
Director of Performance Marketing - Love Holidays
I had an amazing experience working with Live. They impressed me with swift and efficient recruitment assistance—no messing around or time-wasting, just 100% focus. Their industry knowledge and experience were vital in bringing high-calibre candidates to the table
Head of HR at Rehegoo
Live understands our business, has a structured approach, and is always looking for pragmatic ways to move things forward. I appreciate their professionalism and perseverance. Even with challenging projects, they presented a relevant list of candidates.
CEO at Sqanit
Berkshire remains one of the UK’s strongest technology regions, with businesses competing for software, product and data talent. Here are some insights we’ve gathered from our work in the area:
Particularly across SaaS companies, cloud consultancies and enterprise software providers.
Driven by pharma, biotech, SaaS and e-commerce organisations.
Many companies require talent who understand cloud security, identity management and threat intelligence.
Companies want individuals who can balance technical capability with commercial strategy.
Candidates in Berkshire have strong leverage due to the region’s competitive hiring environment.
Most candidates expect 2–3 days in the office each week.
We combine specialist tech and digital expertise with deep local insight, ensuring you get relevant candidates quickly and without unnecessary back-and-forth.
From start-ups to global enterprises, including SaaS companies, fintech firms, biotech/pharma organisations, digital agencies, retailers and professional services.
If you’re looking for a recruitment partner who understands Berkshire’s unique digital and technology landscape, we’d love to support you. Our team combines expertise, insight and a strong local network to help you hire smarter and faster.
Speak to a recruitment specialist at Live Digital today.
Whether you're building your SaaS team or exploring new job opportunities, Live Digital is here to help. Speak to a specialist recruiter today and let’s make your next move count.
Live Digital is a specialist recruitment agency connecting fast-growing SaaS and digital businesses with top-tier talent across product, growth, engineering, and operations. With a focus on speed, precision, and cultural fit, we help companies scale smarter - and professionals find roles where they can thrive.
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