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. Posts with software development companies tend to be in the south east of England. Rapid technological developments can make career breaks difficult. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is occasional Gender balance About one in three people in geographical information systems is female. Graduates and postgraduates are increasingly preferred.