IT & Digital
The IT and digital sector is part of everything we do. From creating websites to managing our money, entertainment to ordering food, it's all at our fingertips thanks to technology.
1,000 people employed in the IT industry in Thurrock.
The number of persons employed in the Information & Communication Industry in Thurrock Local Authority in 2021.
This information is from the ONS Business Register and Employment Survey, it is licensed under the Open Government Licence and supplied by Nomis.
Employment includes employees plus the number of working owners. BRES therefore includes self-employed workers as long as they are registered for VAT or Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) schemes. Self employed people not registered for these, along with HM Forces and Government Supported trainees are excluded.
115,000 people employed in the IT industry in the East of England.
The number of persons employed in the Construction Industry in Thurrock Local Authority in 2021.
This information is from the ONS Business Register and Employment Survey, it is licensed under the Open Government Licence and supplied by Nomis.
Employment includes employees plus the number of working owners. BRES therefore includes self-employed workers as long as they are registered for VAT or Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) schemes. Self employed people not registered for these, along with HM Forces and Government Supported trainees are excluded.
1.3 million people employed in the IT sector in the UK.
The number of persons employed in the IT industry in the UK in 2021.
This information is from the ONS Business Register and Employment Survey, it is licensed under the Open Government Licence and supplied by Nomis.
Employment includes employees plus the number of working owners. BRES therefore includes self-employed workers as long as they are registered for VAT or Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) schemes. Self employed people not registered for these, along with HM Forces and Government Supported trainees are excluded.
What can I do in IT?
The IT industry is one of the fastest growing places to work our generation has ever seen. So much so that in a few years time there could be jobs in Thurrock that we haven't even thought of yet, all thanks to how quickly new technology is being developed. Just 30 years ago there was no internet, no smartphones, no wi-fi, no social media...imagine what things could be like in another 30 years!
There are so many different career options in the IT industry that there really is something for everyone! Please see below some examples:
- Software engineer
- Graphic designer
- Computer systems analyst
- Computer engineer
- Data security specialist
- Game/app designer
- Artificial intelligence (AI) engineer
- Website developer
- Service desk engineer
What skills do I need?
A good understanding of computers is important if you want to work in the IT or digital industry. You can learn the basics with one of our local colleges or at your local library. From there you can enrol on to one of the many courses being delivered by local training providers. Scroll down for more information on the courses and apprenticeships available in this sector.
You might also need knowledge of the following depending on which career you want to follow:
- Javascript
- InDesign
- Web development
- IT suport
- Marketing
How much could I earn?
£61k average annual salary for a IT Programme Manager.
The average annual salary for a IT Project and Programme manager is £61,880. Statistics provided by UnionLearn.
£40k average annual salary of a telecommunications engineer.
The average annual salary for a telecommunications engineer is £40,560. Statistics provided by UnionLearn.
£37k average annual salary for a IT operations technician.
The average annual salary for a IT operations technician is £37,960. Statistics provided by UnionLearn.
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