Working for MHCLG in digital and data
The work we do has users at its heart and directly impacts people’s lives and communities right across the country.
We develop effective and innovative ways to help the department deliver big government priorities from fixing the foundations of an affordable home to handing power back to communities and rebuilding local governments.
In addition to applying digital, user-centred and data-driven approaches to important challenges, we empower our colleagues with advanced, secure and user-friendly tools and technology, as well as accelerating and enabling the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiencies and improve service delivery.
Watch this short video to learn about the 9 principles that guide our work in digital.
Our digital and data teams, with approximately 400 professionals work from 20 locations across the UK. Join us.
Find out more about what we do on the MHCLG Digital blog:
“What makes our department truly unique is its sheer breadth. Working in MHCLG Digital and Data is about powering creative, effective solutions for major challenges across our communities, enhancing lives and our passion to continually innovate to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the diverse people we serve.”
Gill Stewart, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Head of Digital and Data Profession
Find out more about the digital and data team
Work in meaningful ways
We work in autonomous, agile, multidisciplinary teams, and encourage innovation and experimentation.
Progress your career
We support career progression with training, opportunities to learn from others, and specialist communities.
Be your best self at work
Embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and mindsets is one of the team’s core values.
Transform with AI
We’re scaling up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across MHCLG’s operations and services, to create more intuitive and efficient user experiences. Teams across our department are working on exciting AI projects, supporting local government and finding new and innovative ways to tackle real-world problems.
Read stories from digital and data professionals within MHCLG
My experience as a live services manager
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Starting and progressing with an apprenticeship
Apprentices in MHCLG share their journeys and how an apprenticeship can help your career in digital.