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Digital and Tech Events

Hosting and promoting events is one of the key ways that Manchester Digital works to connect the sector.

Find our upcoming events and those of our members below.

Our events 2026 calendar

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Featured Events

MD Tech Leaders Talks 26: Responsible leadership in an AI era

5 March 2026

MD Ecom 26

26 March 2026

January

Shift Click - Intro to Web Development

MadLab

In person

21 January - 12 February 2026

February

UGM Computing and Creative Technologies Fair 2026

University of Greater Manchester in Bolton

In person

11:00 - 14:00

6 February 2026

How to Build a Customer-Centric Business Part 1: The Foundations

From Gold Medals to Golden Years: Sport, Health & the Future of Human Potential

Venture Cafe Manchester

In person

17:00 - 20:00

12 February 2026

Mark's Modern Workplace: February 2026

5-steps to (re)gain control of your career...

David Martin Coaching

Online

10:00 - 10:45

26 February 2026

Breakfast Briefing: How Microsoft Copilot and Agentic AI is Changing the Game for Finance, Sales & Customer Services

Advantage Business Systems

In person

9:00 - 12:00

27 February 2026

Digital Worlds Fireside Chat: Meet Our Theme Lead

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

In person

14:30 - 16:00

27 February 2026

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Senior Test Engineer

At the Government Digital Service (GDS), our mission is to build a simple, joined-up and personalised experience of government for everyone. Using our unique position at the centre of government, we develop services that work for the user, however complex the underlying systems may be. We believe that ensuring things work for end users is the only way to realise the efficiencies that come with digital transformation.Our focus is on delivering five missions in the following areas:GOV.UK as the single and trusted online destination for government information and servicesJoined-up services that solve whole problems and span multiple departmentsA simple digital identity solution that works for everyoneCommon tools and expert servicesJoined-up data across departmentsYou can read more about these missions and our vision for the transformation of government in our 2021-2024 strategy

Government Digital Services

Lead Test Engineer

Salford

Who we are...The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, fire, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. Every day, our teams across the UK and beyond deliver outcomes to improve citizens’ lives.To carry out our work effectively and fairly, we’re committed to representing the UK in all its diversity. There’s no one type of person working at the Home Office. Just like in wider society, everyone here’s different. We believe that different backgrounds, perspectives and voices add up to richer, fuller thinking that helps us deliver fairer, better outcomes.Our work is challenging, high profile and rewarding. Delivering it is a team effort, and we rely on talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences. We’re guided in what we do by our core values: compassion, respect, courage and collaboration.Why join the Home Office Digital team?The Home Office Digital team enables the Home Office to keep the UK safe and secure. Our teams do this by designing, building and developing the services that help people apply for visas or passports, support policing and counter-terrorism operations, and protect the UK’s borders.We are a friendly community of tech and digital teams who will support and challenge you to contribute. Our culture is inclusive, progressive and we value the unique contributions everyone makes. Our tech strategy is also clear: we work in agile product, user-centred teams with cloud native and interdisciplinary working as the focus. Digital inclusion, accessibility and forming a technical community across our departments are also key… this is how we strive to produce exceptional outcomes.Our main delivery centres are in Manchester, Sheffield, Croydon, Glasgow, and we also have offices in Southport, Westminster, Liverpool, west London and north London.The Home Office Digital team in Manchester is based in Soapworks, one of the North West’s most iconic commercial regeneration projects. Located within the Media City boundary, 1½ miles from Manchester City Centre and a 2-minute walk from the Exchange Quay Metrolink stop, the office is well placed for an easy commute.Learn more about our work and our organisation.Our benefits...As well as offering the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, a career with the Home Office comes with a range of amazing benefits.Take a closer look at the benefits on offer.Join us and make a difference...If you’re looking for an exciting digital career where you can make an impact, whilst using cutting edge tech to help develop and enhance products and services at the heart of government, we want to hear from you!You’ll find a supportive environment and opportunities to enhance your CV on projects that will help you stand out from the crowd. Take a look at the roles on offer.Interested in finding out more about life at the Home Office? Read our blogs to learn more about our people and the brilliant work they do.Follow us on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).Sign-up on our website to receive emails with information about careers at the Home Office.

Home Office Digital

Deputy Director, Prime Minister Media Strategy - Cabinet Office - SCS1

Transforming lives through technologyGovernment Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government. Together, we are a powerful force creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.Check out the latest videos from the Government Digital Service with some great case studies and introduction to the Government Digital and Data brand.It's not just about completing a product, a process transformation or project, it's about driving the country and the public services that enable it to evolve, and digitally transform.Morgan Long, Senior Product Manager and Talent Lead at Ministry of Defence

Government Digital & Data

Chief Digital and Information Officer - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - SCS1

Government Digital & Data

Chief Digital and Information Officer - National Crime Agency - SCS2

Government Digital & Data

Director of Technology and Operations - FCDO Services - SCS1

Government Digital & Data

Head of Programme, GOV.UK

Government Digital Services

1197533 Services Sales Account Manager

Manchester

HPE is a global, edge-to-cloud Platform-as-a-Service company built to transform your business. How? By helping you connect, protect, analyse and act on all your data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so you can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Senior Technical Lead

Manchester

Digital With PurposeDo you want to play a pivotal role in delivering some of the country’s most important tech projects? We are Digital With Purpose. That’s digital with people, passion and progress at our heart. We’re recruiting innovative, curious, and enthusiastic digital specialists who want to be part of our huge transformation.DWP Digital build and maintain user-friendly digital services for the Department for Work and Pensions, that enable millions of people to access the help, advice and financial support they need. Whether our users need to claim benefit, get help finding a job, or understand their State Pension, we’re the team designing, developing and delivering the world-class digital services they need.Own your careerThe large-scale digital transformation we’re undergoing requires a wide range of skills. We have over 5,000 experts working on a variety of important projects in multidisciplinary teams across the UK. If you want a career with a real work-life balance, that blends challenge and opportunity with flexibility and support, you’ll find it here. We need people with experience in engineering, data, product design, architecture and much more. Opportunities to work with us range from early talent and apprenticeships that will enable you to grow with DWP Digital, all the way up to senior roles that will allow you to shape the future direction of the organisation. Our dedication to development means you’ll have ample opportunity to learn and thrive at the cutting-edge of the industry.An award-winning teamIn 2022, our award highlights include being awarded Kong’s Top Public Sector Innovation Award and the Red Hat Innovation Award. We also won the Organisational Exit from the Pandemic category at the UK IT Industry Awards and were highly commended for Digital Transformation Project of the Year. At the Civil Service Awards, we won Best Use of Data and Technology and won the cross-government award One Civil Service for collaborating on issuing cost of living payments.Where you’ll workWe have seven digital hubs located across the country – Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. They are designed to enable agile ways of working, allowing teams to collaborate to deliver world-class government digital services.Our Manchester hub is in St Peter’s Square. Right in the heart of the city, it’s easily accessible by tram, bus or rail.On-site facilities include a café, cycle shelter, showers, and Wudu washing facilities. It's also home to our user experience lab and UX command centre.We recognise that a healthy work-life balance is important. That’s why we’ve embraced a hybrid working approach that allows DWP Digital employees to spend up to 60% of their week working from home.Find out more about jobs with us. Visit our careers site today, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.