Skills Framework for the Information Age
Version 3.0

SFIA 3.0

Framework summary

The purpose of SFIA

How SFIA works

How SFIA is used

Levels of responsibility

Skills

Index of skill definitions

Skill definitions

Strategy & planning

Development

Business change

Service provision

Procurement & management support

Ancillary skills

Moving from SFIA 1 or 2

SFIA 3: changes in detail

Useful stuff

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Client services management (CSMG)

Management and control of one or more client service functions, including strategy, support for business development, quality of service and operations.

Level 5 Carries out day-to-day management of the client services function. Defines service levels for client services staff and monitors performance. Takes responsibility for specification, agreement and application of client services standards and for the resolution of clients’ service problems.

Level 6 Sets the strategic direction and takes responsibility for the full range of client service functions, including organisational frameworks for complaints, service standards and operational agreements. Defines service levels, standards and the monitoring process for client services staff. Gives technical leadership to operational staff and takes responsibility for business continuity and legal compliance.