IT directors manage the development of IT systems for their organisation and its customers.
£55,000 Starter
to£140,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
between 8am and 6pm
You can get into this job through:
You can start by doing a degree or postgraduate qualification in a subject like:
You'd then apply to join a graduate training scheme with a company to get the experience and skills required to manage IT projects at senior level.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to become a head of IT by doing a senior leader postgraduate degree apprenticeship.
You'll normally already be working at a senior management level to do this.
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll usually need at least 2 years' experience of working at senior management level in IT. You may also need further qualifications or certification with a professional body.
You'll find more on careers in computing through The Chartered Institute for IT.
You'll need:
In this role you could be
You could work in an office.
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