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As an information technology (IT) director, you’ll control the IT operations in an organisation. Read on to learn more about a career in IT and what you could be working on day to day.
IT directors are responsible for planning, developing and maintaining an organisation's IT systems. As an IT director, you’ll be working with computer software and hardware, data storage and network equipment, as well as helping to meet business goals.
You’ll need a strong attention to detail and problem solving skills, as if things break down it’ll be your job to fix it. There’s a chance you might have to work unsocial hours and be called out to any problems, but it’s a senior role with a high salary and opportunities for development.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for an IT director in the UK is £76,440. Graduates start at around £31,500.
As an IT director, you might have to travel within the UK to visit different sites, depending on the size of your organisation.
There are often opportunities for IT directors to work from home.
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