DSIT announces their new second headquarter in Salford, Greater Manchester

techUK welcomes the announcement from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, that they will establish their second headquarters in Salford, Manchester.

This announcement is part of the government’s Place for Growth Programme, committed to growing the number of roles outside of London and the south-east to 22,000 by 2027.

DSIT and Building Digital UK are looking to double the number of 200 staff based in Greater Manchester and build on Greater Manchester’s industrial and STEM legacy, research institutions and academia which shapes the country’s technological developments and progress.

Other active growth locations for DSIT are Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington and Edinburgh.

In the press announcement from DSIT, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan said:

“By establishing our second headquarters here, we not only tap into a pool of exceptional talent but also ensure that policymakers responsible for the growth of science and technology live and work alongside a dynamic community of sci-tech leaders.

Matt Robinson, Head of Nations and Regions at techUK said: ““This is excellent news for Manchester and for the tech sector in the North of England. Greater Manchester’s tech sector continues to grow with a £5billion digital economy, new companies starting all the time, new innovative ideas being developed and new jobs being created daily.”

techUK’s Local Digital Index showed the North West of England’s Digital Gross Value score was above the national average. With a new DSIT office and new investment zone all being announced the challenge will be ensuring this doesn’t sit in isolation but interacts with, supports and focuses on growing the tech sector for communities in Manchester and the wider North of England.”

In our recently published techUK Local Digital Index 2023 report, we are highlighting a case study from Manchester City Council and their digital ambitions. Manchester continues to grow as a hub for digital and tech and boost their digital economy through start-ups and entrepreneurs and collaboration between the council, private sector, voluntary sector and research organisations to support and deliver their digital strategy. You can read the full case study and download the Local Digital Index report here.

Another example of great practice in Manchester, is the work done by DXC Technologies, to upskill young people for the jobs of tomorrow, and ensure a sustainable pipeline of talent through their Digital Future Academy education programme, led by DXC and Manchester United Foundation, to support and empower young people across the Greater Manchester area. Read the full blog here.

You can read the full press announcement from DSIT here.

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Ileana Lupsa

Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK

Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.

Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.

She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.

Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.

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