Current Market Conditions
The demand for ICT staff in the UK is now at its highest for 7 years. The workforce totals 999,000 people and it is the fastest growing sector in the UK. Furthermore there is expected to be a five fold increase in jobs in the coming decade. Employers urgently require experienced professionals who demonstrate problem solving skills, are strong communicators and have the ability to work in teams.
Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans flourish in this area owing to their reputation for hitting the ground running. The main skill sets in demand are high calibre C#/Java developers or project/programme managers with specific applications or product knowledge.
Where are the jobs?
Although IT companies themselves remain the largest employers, computer professionals can find roles in every sector. Financial services, Public Administration and Health are major employers.The majority of IT roles are in and around London and the South East.
Roles currently in demand include;
Techincal suppport
- Systems designers/ developers /administrators
- Programmers
- ICT managers
Skills in demand include;
- C# - ( demand for this skill is rising month by month)
- Access
- ASP
- Coldfusion
- Java script
- Linux
- Python
- Windows XP
- XML
- Net
- Dbase
- SQL
- Tibco
Current Salary Rates
| | UK Salary Rates |
| | GB£ | AU$ | NZ$ |
| Net/C# Developer | £40 - £70 | $87 - $152 | $99 - $174 |
| IT Manager | £50 - £70 | $109 - 4152 | $124 - $174 |
| Network Designer | £50 - £70 | $109 - 4152 | $124 - $174 |
| Oracle/Sybase Developer | £40 - £60 | $87 - $130 | $99 - $149 |
| Unix/Systems Administrator | £30 - £60 | $65 - $130 | $74 - $149 |
How the UK job market works
UK businesses frequently ask specific agencies to find them suitable candidates to fill their job vacancies. Using a recruitment service like the one offered by FastrackUK, is often the best way to secure your ideal UK job.
FastrackUK liaises with the leading recruitment agencies in this sector and know the best people to send your CV to. After seeing your CV, recruitment consultants will want to talk to you to get to know you better and discuss what jobs are available, they may even phone for a chat before you leave. In most circumstances recruiters will want to have a meeting with you when you arrive in the UK.
To find out more about preparing yourself for job interviews take a look at our interview tips section
Expert Advice
The IT and Telecoms industries are driven by technology but are run by people. While technical skills are needed for many roles, employers also want team-players, problem-solvers and good communicators.
IT professionals with the right skills are always in demand. The industry continues to need bright people who want to take the initiative, whether it be in developing new business processes, software applications, sales or training.
Employers are increasingy looking to take on experienced professionals - graduate level and above, as the lower paid traditional entry jobs are outsourced off shore.
If you want more information on jobs in the ICT sector contact us at FastrackUK and we'll be happy to help. Aus 1300 78 44 79 , UK 0208 547 4160, SA +27 (0)21 439 6006 email an Australian Consultant by clicking here, a UK Consultant by clicking here, or a SA Consultant by clicking here .