Senior Digital Strategy Officer

Senior Digital Strategy Officer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week,

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (2 Years)

Closing Date: 05 January 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to –

2 References – where possible we require 3 years’ history.

Join Us to Deliver the Manchester Digital Strategy: Doing Digital Together!

(Company Name - Subscribers only) is recruiting a Senior Digital Strategy Officer to lead delivery of the Connected Places theme of the Manchester Digital Strategy. This role will drive forward digital placemaking projects that use data, technology, and collaboration to improve outcomes for residents and communities.

When we talk about connected places, we mean what others might call “smart cities”. In Manchester, we’ve chosen the term “connected places” to reflect our commitment to inclusive, community-led digital transformation. You’ll lead the discovery, development, and delivery of connected place initiatives — from digitally enabled neighbourhoods and inclusive infrastructure to community-led innovation. Working across council services and with external partners, you’ll embed digital thinking into planning, housing, transport, and environmental strategies.

You’ll champion ethical and inclusive approaches to technology deployment, support shared intelligence, and help build a pipeline of activity that reflects the needs and aspirations of Manchester’s communities. This role is about doing digital with people, not to them.

How to apply?

To be considered, please submit your CV and an Expression of Interest (no more than 2 sides of a4, text size 12) in the ‘Supporting Documents’ section. Answer the following questions –

• What motivates you to apply for this role, and how does it align with your personal or professional values?
• What do you see as the role of digital in shaping Manchester’s future, particularly in relation to the role that you are applying for?
• What unique skills, experiences, or perspectives would you bring to this role, and how would they help us deliver the Manchester Digital Strategy?

Please take a look at the profile to find out more about the responsibilities, values, skills, and experience we’re looking, especially before getting in touch or applying for the role.Shape If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the lead recruiting Officer – Email: manchesterdigitalstrategy@manchester.gov.uk

About the Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience delivering digital or place-based projects, including leading the procurement and deployment of technologies such as IoT, smart systems, or digital infrastructure — with a strong focus on inclusion, community impact, and ethical use.
• Can lead discovery phases, develop business cases, and manage the end-to-end delivery of digital initiatives, coordinating cross-sector implementation and maintaining a strategic pipeline of activity.
• Understands how data and technology can support connected placemaking, sustainability, and community wellbeing, and has experience working with partners across housing, transport, environment, and technology sectors.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of technology legislation and standards, including data protection, accessibility, procurement, and ethical innovation — ensuring digital transformation is inclusive, responsible, and community-informed

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at (Company Name - Subscribers only)

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

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