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Why a career in IT is a great choice for women

4 September 2026

Why a career in IT is a great choice for women

Women have been underrepresented in the technology industry for years, but this is beginning to change. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, more and more women are entering the World of IT, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes. As it’s International Girls in ICT Day, we thought we’d reach out to Lenka, who works within the IT field for her thoughts.

Lenka Wolfova, Senior Population Health Data Analyst, at Graphnet Health.

“As a senior population health data analyst with six years of experience working in IT, I can say that it’s a great career for women. I got into IT because I was always interested in coding. While working as a warehouse operator, I created a technical project and started learning coding, which led me to apply for my first IT role as a junior data analyst.

I love working in IT because I can contribute to new technical solutions that help with our daily lives. My job is very rewarding because I work in the healthcare industry. I believe that one of the advantages of being a woman in IT is that it can lead to opportunities to make a difference in society.

When I look at my IT team, I see a diverse mix of men and women. Within our company, everyone is used to seeing women working within IT, so I personally haven’t experienced any issues or judgment. However, I understand that historically, women have been underrepresented in the IT industry and may face challenges such as discrimination, a lack of female role models, and the glass ceiling effect. But I hope as more women enter the field, we are breaking down these barriers and paving the way for future generations.

To any female thinking of starting a career in IT, I would say go for it! If you are passionate about working in the IT industry, then don’t be afraid! Yes, there might be challenges, but they will help you grow. For me, the biggest challenge was studying in English as my job requires day-to-day studying and keeping up with new technology.”

We think the IT industry is a great career for women. While there may be challenges, it’s a field that is constantly evolving, and women are making significant contributions. If you are interested in technology and want to make a difference, then IT could be the perfect career for you.​ Why not reach out and speak to us about opportunities to enter the fast-past and ever-changing field of IT!

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Where we're from,
and how we got here

Twenty years of specialist recruitment in the East – and a lot of small decisions that added up.

TOG started in Peterborough in 2004 with a small team and a simple idea: that recruitment is a people business, done best by specialists who stay in their sector long enough to know it properly.

More than two decades on, we've grown into four offices across the East of England and Home Counties. We recruit for finance leaders, HR directors, engineering managers, tech founders, scientists, and the commercial teams that keep businesses running day to day. Between us, we've built up over 258 years of collective recruitment experience across our specialist divisions, and a network of more than 150,000 candidates we've placed, coached, or come to know across two decades in the region.

The founding principle hasn't changed. Recruitment as it should be.

OUR STORY

Key events timeline

2004

Doors open in Peterborough.

Our first office launches with a team of six on Lynch Wood. Cambridge follows the same year, giving us two offices before our first anniversary.

2015

Northampton makes it three.

Our third office opens with a team of five, quickly growing to eleven consultants covering the wider Midlands region.

2017

Peterborough moves across the road.

The team has outgrown the founding office. We move into Arena House on Lynch Wood, big enough for a growing consultant base and the back-office team that supports the whole group.

2018

Cambridge moves too.

Our second office relocates to Cambourne Business Park, giving the growing Cambridge team the space it now needs.

2023

Four offices, three counties, one very good year.

The Hertfordshire & Essex office opens in Potters Bar, extending our footprint into the Home Counties.

In the same year, we're named Business of the Year in Northamptonshire, and Employer of the Year in both Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire at the regional SME Business Awards. Three counties, three panels.

TODAY

Still growing.

Four offices, more than 258 years of collective recruitment experience across our specialist divisions, and a network of over 150,000 candidates.

Same founding principle.

SPECIALISTS BY DESIGN

What we do

We're specialists, not generalists. Every consultant at TOG focuses on one sector and stays in it. Not because it's the only way to do recruitment, but because it's how you build the depth to spot the difference between a strong CV and a strong hire.

It's also why so many of our clients come back to us years, even decades, after a first placement.

01
Accountancy & Finance
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 02
Human Resources
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Commercial Office
Administration, customer service, project management and more
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Technology
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Engineering & Manufacturing
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Scientific
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Sales, Marketing & Creative
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Executive Search
Across all of the above
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Beyond the recruitment itself, we produce annual salary guides, regional market reports, and the practical resources our clients and candidates turn to when they want a clearer view of what's happening in their sector.

THE WAY WE WORK

How we work

Four principles show up in every conversation and every process.
01

Be curious.

We stay interested in the market we work in, and in the people who work in it.

02

Keep it human.

We remember your kids' names and know how you take your coffee. That's just how we work here.

03

Make a difference.

We're here to help people build careers they love and businesses they're proud of.

04

Enjoy the ride.

Recruitment is a career, but it should be fun too. If it isn't, we've done something wrong.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Recruitment
as it should be.

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