2132 — IT managers

What this occupation covers

IT managers plan, organise, manage and coordinate the provision of IT and telecommunications services and functions in an organisation.

Typical duties

plans, coordinates and manages the organisation’s IT and telecommunications provision or a specialist area of IT activity

liaises with users, senior staff and internal/external clients to clarify IT and telecommunications requirements and development needs

takes responsibility for managing the development of an aspect of IT and telecommunications provision such as user support, network operations, service delivery or quality control

supervises the technical team and coordinates training

plans and monitors work and maintenance schedules to ensure agreed service levels are achieved

reports on IT and telecommunications activities to senior management

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £55,000 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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