Digital,
Data &
Technology
Build Smarter Services, Shape a Better Future
Digital, data and technology roles are transforming how public services are delivered across Greater Manchester and you can help shape it. From designing user-friendly digital platforms to protecting sensitive data and driving evidence-based decisions, these roles are at the heart of innovation in local government.
Whether you're a developer, analyst, project manager or cyber specialist, your work will help create more efficient, inclusive, and responsive services for our communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your role, you might be building digital tools that improve access to services, analysing data to inform policy, managing IT systems that keep services running, or ensuring data is used ethically and securely.
You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams alongside service leads, designers, and frontline staff - all focused on delivering better outcomes for residents across Greater Manchester’s 10 local authorities.
Skills & Qualities We Look For
In Greater Manchester, we’re building a future where every learner can thrive. That’s why we value professionals who are:
Technically Skilled and Digitally Curious
Confidently use data or technology to navigate digital platforms improving outcomes. Interested in learning evolving technologies, new systems and exploring unfamiliar tools.
Analytical & Detail-Orientated
Pick out the key details from large amounts of information to help with decision-making and look at them from a deeper perspective. Gain an in-depth understaning.
Creative Problem-Solvers
Swiftly provide solutions, in a timely manner to software and technical issues so services can continue to run without any lasting impact.
Strong Collaborators and Communicators
Work with others supporting them with technical issues, explaining the issues in a way non-technical users can understand. Collaborate with others across your team to provide new ideas and fast solutions.
Passionate about Public Service and Digital Inclusion
You'll take pride in assisting others with technical issues and use technology to create easier access for users.
Roles That Power Modern Public Services
Powering Better Services
Use your skills in technology, data and digital delivery to design and improve services people rely on every day. Your work will help create seamless, efficient and user-focused experiences.
Transform Through Technology
Be part of teams that lead digital change at scale. From modernising systems to harnessing data, you’ll shape how organisations evolve to meet future challenges.
Grow and Progress in IT
Develop your career in a fast-moving environment with opportunities to learn new technologies, deepen your expertise, and expand your impact across digital and data services.
