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Bringing SaaS tools into a fully supported service: powering innovation as a live services manager 

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As a live services manager at MHCLG Digital, Poonam's role revolves around encouraging a more effective use of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools within the department. Find out more about Poonam's role, her team's mission as well as her journey from financial services to public services.

Democracy matters: join our Elections Digital Team and build great services

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The Elections Digital Team is hiring! Find out about new opportunities to join the team in product, delivery and user-centred design, and discover what it’s like to work on this impactful programme committed to empowering voters through digital innovation.

National Apprenticeship Week 2025: my story as a cyber security apprentice in MHCLG 

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To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025, cyber security apprentice Billy shares his experience of building a fulfilling career within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as well as his tips on applying for an apprenticeship.

What it’s like to be a user researcher at MHCLG Digital

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User researcher James joined MHCLG Digital just over a year ago, following a few years in the private sector. He shares his journey on the Homes for Ukraine programme, and how user research and starting with the needs of the users is shaping MHCLG products and services, creating a real impact for citizens, and more broadly transforming policy and service design.

My experience on the Summer Internship Programme in MHCLG 

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Megan Edwards, intern in Local Digital, MHCLG

A career in MHCLG Digital is open to everyone regardless of their background. The Civil Service Summer Internship Programme fosters an inclusive environment and welcomes individuals from all academic paths, giving them a chance to experience working in the Civil Service. In this post Megan, healthcare student and summer intern in MHCLG, shares her experience within the Local Digital team.

Taking a bold, innovative approach to tackle the digital and data recruitment challenge 

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Digital and data roles are known to be difficult to fill, not only in government but in the wider sector, due to a shortage of skills and high demand. In this blog post, we share how MHCLG Digital has taken innovative steps and applied digital, user-centred approaches to overcome the challenges associated with digital and data resourcing.

From Homes for Ukraine to community building: my journey as a business analyst Fast Streamer

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In this blog post, Luke Radford, Business Analyst and Fast Streamer turns the spotlight on our growing business analysis and performance analysis community of practice, and shares his experience of working on the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

Join us at our virtual Digital Recruitment Days and explore your next career move

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We’re holding our next Digital Recruitment Days virtually, on 25 and 26 April! Do you work in engineering, user research or interaction design, and are looking for a fulfilling and impactful career opportunity? Join us online, meet our teams and potentially get hired.