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Information officer : Salary and conditions

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  • Range of typical salaries for qualified staff: £19,000 - £28,000 (salary data collected July 2010).
  • Range of typical salaries at senior level/with experience (e.g. after 10-15 years in the role): £28,000 - £55,000. Some very senior posts attract salaries of £70,000 plus (salary data collected July 2010).
  • The highest salaries tend to be achieved in private sector companies, particularly in the legal and financial sectors, in government and, occasionally, in consultancy. Salaries improve with increased experience and responsibilities, as well as with qualifications held. Salary guides and scales for some sectors, including government, law and health, are available from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) .
  • Working hours are typically nine to five, but this depends on the needs of the organisation. In investment banks, for example, information officers may work shifts in order to work with different financial markets and time zones.
  • The work tends to be office based and more time is spent dealing with users or staff than working alone.
  • The work environment varies depending on the organisation. The culture and values of the organisation will affect the position, resourcing and status of its information units.
  • Self-employment/freelance work is possible for those with significant professional experience. Expertise and contacts can bring opportunities for freelance work as an information consultant or trainer.
  • Career breaks and part-time or freelance work are possible for qualified information professionals.
  • Men are currently underrepresented in this profession.
  • Jobs are quite widely available in most towns and cities, particularly London, with fewer jobs available in smaller towns and rural areas.
  • Management responsibilities, working to tight deadlines and constant availability to users may result in average to high stress levels.
  • Travel within a working day or absence from home overnight are uncommon, though occasionally required for training or to meet with professional colleagues.
  • Overseas work or travel is uncommon.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
August 2010
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