Trade association CompTIA has named Manchester as the best place in the UK to work in IT.
Its inaugural index ranked more than 200 UK cities based on the IT employment opportunities available, taking into account factors such as the number of IT postings locally, projected job growth and reported cost of living in travel to work areas.
Manchester was the top due to the “broad scope” of opportunities it offers, including career progression options and high quality of living, based on cost of living and job demand.
Bristol came next due to it providing more year-on-year job opportunity growth than any other city in the UK, while Leeds placed third largely because of its lower cost of living and expected job growth in tech professions.
Nancy Hammervik, executive VP of industry relations at CompTIA said: “No longer are IT jobs concentrated in traditional pockets like London. More and more opportunities are being presented across the region to ensure anyone can pursue their dream career in technology without geographical or economical restrictions. The UK Tech Town Index is designed to help IT professionals decide where to live and work based on opportunity and costs, as well as outlining the need for a tech-ready workforce and each area’s ability to attract and retain those workers.”
