Digital and Technology
The technology sector refers to companies involved in the research, development and/or distribution of technologically based goods and services. The technology industry is broad covering areas of software/ hardware design, artificial intelligence, Internet & eCommerce, gaming and robotics!
Related subjects
IT
Maths
Sciences
Related skills
Organisation
Problem solving
Analytical
Related jobs
Data scientist
Software/hardware developer
Programmer
Labour Market Information- Digital and Technology
In 2019, there were 1,504,344 individuals employed within the digital sectors. This is estimated to grow by 4.81% by 2027. This means that there will be increased demand for this industry moving forward.
The pay within this sector ranges substantially between different types of job. Graphic designers and IT technicians earn on average £32,000; whereas Project Managers earn on average £75,000.
The average individual within the digital and technology sector works between 39-44 hours a week.
Digital skills are essential entry requirements for two-thirds of UK occupations. These occupations account for 82% of online job vacancies.
Roles requiring digital skills pay 29% more than those that do not.
To maximise chances of success in the digital economy, job seekers must go beyond baseline digital skills and develop more specific skills.
Women make up only 26% of roles in the digital industries, however there is work being undertaken by companies such as WomeninTech to enhance this further.
5.1% of people in Redbridge work in Digital and Technology, compared to 4.2% nationally.
