MHCLG – Digital and Data | Civil Service Careers

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 new 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.

Our digital and data teams, with approximately 250 professionals work from 20 locations across the UK. Join us.

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“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 Officer, Head of Digital and Data Profession

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Work in meaningful ways

We work in autonomous, agile, multidisciplinary teams, and encourage innovation and experimentation.

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Progress your career

We support career progression with training, opportunities to learn from others, and specialist communities.

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Be your best self at work

Embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and mindsets is one of the team’s core values.

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Harnessing the power of data

Data is at the heart of what we do. We aim to be a fully data-enabled organisation and ensure MHCLG can use data innovatively to make better decisions, and help shape and monitor policy outcomes.

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Read stories from digital and data professionals within MHCLG

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My experience as a software developer

Gideon shares what it’s like to be a software developer at MHCLG, including our ways of working, team set-up and tech stack.

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International Women’s Day 2024: inspiring inclusion

Colleagues in digital and data roles share their perspectives on the power of inclusivity in shaping a better workplace.

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My journey to become a cyber security apprentice

Tarun shares his cyber security apprenticeship at MHCLG, what he learnt and how he found his career in cyber security.

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