Careers with IT
IT can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could IT take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses it. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to IT
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Archivist
Archivists preserve historical documents, photographs and records, ensuring important information remains accessible for future generations.
Read career guideCategory Manager
Category Managers oversee groups of products, analysing customer behaviour, supplier performance and sales data to maximise growth and profitability.
Read career guideContent Marketing Manager
Content Marketing Managers create and oversee content strategies that attract audiences, build trust and generate business growth.
Read career guideCustomer Success Manager
Customer Success Managers help customers achieve their goals, maximise product value and build long-term partnerships that improve retention and growth.
Read career guideDigital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Managers develop online marketing strategies across search, email, social media and websites to increase engagement and revenue.
Read career guideE-commerce Manager
E-commerce Managers oversee online stores, improve digital customer journeys and use sales data to increase online revenue.
Read career guideLibrarian
Librarians manage collections of books, digital resources and archives while helping people find, evaluate and use information effectively.
Read career guideMerchandiser
Merchandisers plan product ranges, analyse sales data and manage stock levels to ensure retailers have the right products available at the right time.
Read career guideMobile Network Planner
Mobile Network Planners design and optimise mobile phone networks to improve coverage, capacity and service reliability.
Read career guideNetwork Architect
Network Architects design complex communication networks that support secure, reliable and scalable connectivity for organisations.
Read career guideNetwork Engineer
Network Engineers design, install and maintain computer and telecommunications networks that support organisations and internet connectivity.
Read career guideNetwork Operations Centre Engineer
Network Operations Centre Engineers monitor telecommunications networks, respond to faults and ensure services remain available around the clock.
Read career guideSEO Specialist
SEO Specialists improve website visibility in search engines through technical optimisation, content strategy and performance analysis.
Read career guideSupply Chain Planner
Supply Chain Planners forecast demand, manage inventory and coordinate product availability across retail and wholesale operations.
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