Information Scientist

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £45,000

Typical Hours

36 to 38 a week

between 8am and 6pm flexibly

How To Become a Information Scientist

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
through certification with a professional body

College / University

You could take a degree or postgraduate course approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Courses include:

information studies
information management
informatics
data asset management
library studies

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:

Level 3 Library, information and archive services assistant
Level 4 information manager

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could start as an assistant information officer or library assistant and work your way up by training on the job.

Other Routes

If you're already working in information science or management, you could have your skills and knowledge certified by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
customer service skills
management skills
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to work well with others
excellent verbal communication skills
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Day To Day Tasks

In your day-to-day duties you may:

catalogue, classify and store paper and digital information
research and acquire new resources
make sure that information is accurate, up to date and secure
deal with research enquiries from colleagues, managers or clients
manage electronic information
make sure that information systems meet data protection laws
write reports, briefings and website content
manage an information budget
train colleagues how to use information systems
manage a team of information assistants

Working Environment

You could work in an office.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Professional and industry bodies

You can join the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals to help with your career development.

Further information

You can find out more about working in information science from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.