How to Search for Jobs by Keyword and Location on Reed.co.uk

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To search Reed.co.uk by keyword and location, enter a job title or skill in the What field, type a town or postcode in the Where field, set a Distance radius from 0 to 50 miles, then select Search jobs. The homepage shows the current number of searchable jobs (for example, 96,376 listings, with 3,925 added in the last 24 hours), so you can gauge how broad or narrow your search is before you start.

Step-by-step search

  1. Enter your keyword in the What field. Use a job title, skill, or role type (e.g., "marketing manager" or "forklift"). This is the main filter for the kind of work you want.
  2. Enter your location in the Where field. Type a town, city, or postcode. If you want to search from where you are, use Get current location instead of typing.
  3. Set your Distance. Choose from the dropdown: 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 50 miles. A small radius keeps results local; a larger one widens the commute.
  4. Select Search jobs. The site returns matching listings, and the homepage count updates to reflect the available jobs for that search.

Expected result: a results page of jobs matching your keyword within the chosen distance of your location.

Adjusting or resetting your search

  • Clear the location: use Clear location input to remove the Where value and search by keyword only.
  • Widen the radius: if results are thin, increase Distance (e.g., from 10 to 30 miles) before changing the keyword.
  • Broaden the keyword: try a more general term if a specific title returns few matches.

Practical tips

  • Start broad, then narrow. Search a general keyword with a 10–15 mile radius first, then tighten the keyword or radius once you see the volume of results.
  • Use the live job count as a signal. The homepage figure (e.g., 96,376 jobs) tells you the size of the pool; if your search returns very few, loosen one filter at a time.
  • Location matters for radius. In rural areas, a 10-mile radius may return little; in cities, 5 miles can be plenty.
  • Sign in to save and apply faster. The site offers Register now or sign in; creating an account helps you track applications and manage alerts.

Common snags

Problem Likely cause Fix
No results Keyword too specific or radius too small Broaden the keyword or increase Distance
Too many unrelated jobs Keyword too generic Add a skill or seniority term
Wrong area Location field left blank or mistyped Use Get current location or Clear location input and re-enter

Once you have a shortlist, you can refine further by reviewing individual listings and applying through the site.