Career development Changing posts provides experience of responsibility and variety. Entry to junior posts may be appropriate in large companies before progress to management. Post experience options include work abroad. The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salaries vary considerably between employers. Higher levels can be demanded by people with specialist IT skills and knowledge.
Highest salaries tend to be in software development companies.
Work is predominantly office based, with some time spent meeting users. Developments in technology allow some home working, but this is uncommon. Jobs are quite widely available The availability of GIS manager posts is fairly evenly spread. Many employers are providers of local and regional services. Lifestyle implications Occasional overtime to meet deadlines or deal with problems.