Computers and IT - Nottinghamshire information

Nottinghamshire ICT sector overview

Over 8,500 people work in the ICT sector in Nottinghamshire and it’s predicted that the number of people employed in the industry locally will rise over the next few years by about 8%. The number of females employed in this sector is also expected to grow.

There are more job vacancies for young people in business and administration which includes computer work than any other type of job (through Connexions Nottinghamshire vacancies).

Workers in the ICT industry in Nottinghamshire:

- Around 2 in 3 workers (62%) are male and 38% are female. More women are being encouraged to look at ICT careers.

- Most workers are full time (83%)

-The types of skills needed in the East Midlands are:

· System integration

· Networking

· Web design

· Security

· IT architecture

· Business skills

· Access and analysis of information

Sources:

1 Annual Business inquiry, 2005. ONS

2 Working Futures 2004-2014, SSDA

3 e-skills

ICT companies in Nottinghamshire

The majority of ICT employers in Nottinghamshire (93%) employ fewer than ten people. The largest companies, employing over 100 people are based mainly in Nottingham City and Rushcliffe District.

Number of people employed in the ICT industry in Nottinghamshire
Area of Nottinghamshire	Number of workers*
Ashfield	316
Bassetlaw	285
Broxtowe	699
Gedling	303
Mansfield	130
Newark and Sherwood	268
Nottingham	5,498
Rushcliffe	1,141
Total	8,640

*This figure doesn’t include self-employed workers or people working in IT roles within other sectors.

Key employers in this sector:

Broxtowe

Siemens Enterprise Communications Ltd

Mansfield

ProNet Computers

Newark and Sherwood

Vodafone

Nottingham City

Experian

Markem Technologies Ltd

Nexor

XMA Investments Ltd

Pressac Communications Ltd

Agathos Systems

Rushcliffe

ComputerLand UK PLC

As of January, 2007.

This list is just a guide – there are many more employers, as many organisations use IT, like councils and the NHS. ICT is a changing industry and companies come and go - so keep checking.

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