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

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Featured Events

MD Tech Leader Talks 26: From AI ambition to action – delivering measurable ROI

1 October 2026

Sourcing & Social: Hiring Trends, Talent Strategies & The Future of TA

7 October 2026

Mage Camp - for Magento and Adobe Commerce merchants

14 October 2026

September

AMMIC Innovation Pathway: Advanced manufacturing for SMEs

Manchester Metropolitan University

8 - 29 September 2026

Fire and Ice: The Conception, Birth and Infancy of Cybernetics

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

24 September 2026

Built Locally, Scaling Globally: The Essential Guide to Expanding and Scaling in the U.S

Venture Cafe Manchester

24 September 2026

MaxContact Partner Community Event

29 September 2026

Roundtable: The AI Reality Check

30 September 2026

October

Women’s Health Technology Summit 2026

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

MD Tech Leader Talks 26: From AI ambition to action – delivering measurable ROI

Shaping the Future of Women’s Health: Tech, Equity & Innovation

Venture Cafe Manchester

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

Sourcing & Social: Hiring Trends, Talent Strategies & The Future of TA

Microsoft Purview Auto-Labelling, What to Know Before You Turn It On

Marketing Director Course: The Marketing Leadership Programme

Frances and Kevin

8 October - 19 November 2026

Future-proofing your career in the age of AI & Data

Nimble Approach

12 October 2026

Data Decoded MCR 2026

13 - 14 October 2026

The Data Odyssey: From Isolated Data to Actionable Insight

13 October 2026

From Vibe Coded to Production Ready. What Happens After You've Already Built Something With AI

13 October 2026

Mage Camp - for Magento and Adobe Commerce merchants

14 October 2026

AmafestUK - Amazon Sellers Conference

Online Seller UK

16 October 2026

The Inaugural Manchester Turing Lecture: Prof Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

19 October 2026

Infosec Manchester & Sentinel One - Techie Brekkie

21 October 2026

Venture Cafe Manchester: One Year On

Venture Cafe Manchester

22 October 2026

Those Serendipitous Mavericks: The Ratio Club and early British Cybernetics

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

29 October 2026

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About UsIt’s not every day that your tech skills can help protect national security, but that’s exactly what you’ll do if you join the UK’s Intelligence Services. Here, your work has a different kind of impact, and it’s one that affects everyone.Collectively we’re the UK’s Intelligence Services, but we’re made up of three different agencies that all act and use technology in different ways.MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. They carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats.MI6 are the UK’s secret intelligence service, and they work secretly around the world to make the UK safer and more prosperous. They focus on developing foreign contacts, gathering intelligence, and navigating any risks to the UK’s national security, economy and military. They also work to resolve international conflict and prevent the spread of weapons.GCHQ are the UK’s intelligence and cyber agency, protecting the country using cutting-edge technology, technical creativity and a wide range of partnerships. They use our capabilities to work against terrorism, cyberthreats, and serious and organised crime. They also play a crucial role in giving the UK a strategic advantage and providing support to the military.We might be three agencies, but we’re united under one mission – to protect the UK. Technology is central to this goal, which is why we’re always looking for people with different talents, skills, and perspectives to join us.Work in different places and spaces.People often assume that a work-life balance isn’t possible given the nature of the work we do. But that’s just not true.The wellbeing of our teams is incredibly important, so we offer a range of flexible working options, including remote work, flexitime, part-time, and compressed hours. And for some roles, work has to stay within our walls. Meaning when you leave the office, you truly leave work behind you.You don’t have to live in London to join us – we’re spread all across the UK. So depending on the role and organisation, you’ll have opportunities to work in London, Cheltenham, Manchester, Bude, or Scarborough.Enjoy plenty of support from day one.No matter where you are in your career, you can count on us for plenty of support. Once you become part of our team, we’ll make sure you receive full training on our systems. And as you continue to grow, we’ll give you the opportunity to enhance your skills even more. We also have dedicated support networks to help you succeed. This means we’ll give you the encouragement and freedom to get the best out of yourself and the opportunities available to you.Discover one-of-a-kind opportunities.Across MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, we’ve got a range of opportunities available. From software development to data science, information assurance to cyber security, project management to manufacturing – we’ve got a role for everyone.When it comes to accessing sensitive government information, security is our top priority. That’s why you’ll undergo vetting before joining us. It’s simply our way of ensuring the highest level of security while granting you the necessary access.To be eligible to apply to one of our positions, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, your application will still be considered.Generally, you’ll need to have been a resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years, with exceptions for specific circumstances, like studying abroad or serving in the military. We’ll require references for the time you lived abroad.You can apply at 17 years of age. If successful, we’ll coordinate a start date after your 18th birthday.Hopefully, you’ll find a role below that fits your aspirations. But if not, stay tuned as we’re always updating our listings and hiring wonderful people to help us keep the UK safe.Are you an experienced digital and tech professional who is keen to explore a job with the intelligence agencies but can't find a suitable role right now, or are you just eager to learn more about what to expect? Join our Tech Talent Network, where you will be kept up to date with news, events, and information about jobs here Tech Talent Network - Recruitment Services (applicationtrack.com)

MI5, MI6 & GCHQ

Senior Developer - Government Digital Service - G7

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

Senior Data Scientist

Manchester

About usAt AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.Dale joined the Technology Department at AJ Bell in 2008 as a Test Analyst. Since then, he has been a member of a number of tech teams, including IT Service Desk and Data MI. He is now on the Business Intelligence Team, where he is responsible for nine developers.Dale’s story is typical of our Technology Department – it’s a place that’s always evolving, innovating and adapting to change, and these qualities have been absolutely crucial in AJ Bell’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. In this recent video chat, Dale explains how the department mobilised the business to work remotely when the pandemic first hit, whilst continuing to focus on driving forward new technologies for our customers.

AJ Bell

Deputy Director, Hosting & Cloud infrastructure Services - Home 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

Director, National Policing Systems (NPS) in Police and Public Protection Technology Portfolio (PPPT) - Home Office - SCS2

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

Architecture Lead - Cabinet Office - G7

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

Senior Business Analyst

Manchester

About usAt AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.Dale joined the Technology Department at AJ Bell in 2008 as a Test Analyst. Since then, he has been a member of a number of tech teams, including IT Service Desk and Data MI. He is now on the Business Intelligence Team, where he is responsible for nine developers.Dale’s story is typical of our Technology Department – it’s a place that’s always evolving, innovating and adapting to change, and these qualities have been absolutely crucial in AJ Bell’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. In this recent video chat, Dale explains how the department mobilised the business to work remotely when the pandemic first hit, whilst continuing to focus on driving forward new technologies for our customers.

AJ Bell

Data Privacy Manager

About usAt AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.Dale joined the Technology Department at AJ Bell in 2008 as a Test Analyst. Since then, he has been a member of a number of tech teams, including IT Service Desk and Data MI. He is now on the Business Intelligence Team, where he is responsible for nine developers.Dale’s story is typical of our Technology Department – it’s a place that’s always evolving, innovating and adapting to change, and these qualities have been absolutely crucial in AJ Bell’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. In this recent video chat, Dale explains how the department mobilised the business to work remotely when the pandemic first hit, whilst continuing to focus on driving forward new technologies for our customers.

AJ Bell

Senior Technical Architect - Ministry of Justice - G7

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

Lead Technical Architect - Department for Work and Pensions - G6

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

November

The AI Governance Reality Check

12 November 2026

Ghost in the Machine: The Battle for the Human Mind

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

26 November 2026

January 2027

The Spectre of Automation: Robots in the New Jerusalem

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

28 January 2027

February 2027

“It’s alive!”: Prometheus, Frankenstein, and the Cyborgs

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

25 February 2027

March 2027

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Intergalactic Network: The real origins of the Internet

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

April 2027

A Tale of Beer, Chile, and Syn: Cybernetics in the service of socialism

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

May 2027

Algorithms against Neurons: The great schism between AI and cybernetics

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester

June 2027

Transcendence or Termination?: Cybernetics, transhumanism, and the future

Digital Futures @ The University of Manchester