Government Digital and Data

🚀🎉 It’s #NationalCodingWeek! 💻✨ Chief Technology Officer for Government, David Knott, recently shared his ‘Three Reasons to Learn Code’, highlighting the power of coding to transform how we interact with technology: 💡"The first time you enter a line of code into a computer, and watch it follow your instructions… the computer ceases to be a mystery. It becomes a tool that we can shape, rather than something that shapes us." Ready to unlock new possibilities with code? 🚀 Dive into David’s full insights here: https://lnkd.in/eHp3YFyy #NationalCodingWeek #DigitalSkills #GovernmentDigitalandData

📝 Getting started with GOV.UK forms: Insights from the DVSA 📝  The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) content team shares their experience using GOV.UK Forms to create more efficient, user-friendly forms for public services. In their latest blog, explore how GOV.UK Forms simplifies form creation, reduces manual processes, and improves the user experience for both service teams and the public. Whether you're new to the platform or looking for practical tips, this post offers valuable insights to get you started. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e6hUvCJ5 #DigitalServices #UserExperience #PublicSectorInnovation #GovUKForms #ContentDesign #DigitalTransformation #GOVUK #GovernmentDigitalandData

The second Public Service Data Live #PSData24 annual conference will be held at the Business Design Centre in London later this week. On Thursday 19 September, civil servants will be able to hear from leaders from across the Government Digital and Data community, and wider public sector on how to improve the way data and AI are used in the public service. Sessions will include a keynote address from Craig Suckling, the chief data officer of the UK, as well as a session on the next steps for government transformation, with speakers including Sarah Munby, the permanent secretary of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and UK Civil Service COO, Cat Little. The event is free to attend for civil servants, public servants and those working in the wider public sector. You can register on the Public Service Data Live website: https://lnkd.in/eSC6ibkR

🚀 DataConnect 2024 📅 Dates: 23 - 27 September 2024 🌐 Format: Virtual 🎟️ Cost: Free Join us for the UK Government’s largest virtual data conference, DataConnect 2024, hosted by the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO). Designed exclusively for government and public sector colleagues, this year’s DataConnect is set to be bigger and better than ever, bringing together a diverse mix of public sector data leaders, academics, data scientists, engineers, AI specialists, and innovative thinkers. 🔍 What’s in Store? 40+ Sessions: Presentations, panels, and more! New features: On-demand sessions, virtual networking, and expo stands. Themes: AI and digital transformation, data sharing, data governance and more! Don't miss the chance to engage with peers and industry leaders in this space. #DataConnect2024 #DataConference #PublicSector #DataScience #AI #DataGovernance #DigitalTransformation

🤖 Enabling responsible AI: The UK Government's AI Governance Framework 🤖 As AI technology advances, ensuring responsible and ethical use is critical. The Department for Business and Trade has developed an AI Governance Framework to help public sector organisations harness the power of AI while managing risks and ensuring transparency. In the latest blog from the Department for Business and Trade, learn how the framework supports the responsible deployment of AI, driving innovation without compromising on accountability and ethics. Read more about how we’re setting the standard for responsible AI use: https://lnkd.in/eBDBjfXr #AI #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #EthicalAI #Innovation #DigitalTrade

Explore exciting career opportunities with Government Digital and Data and join us in transforming lives through technology. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/e2iBGmg6 Register for job alerts to stay updated on our latest vacancies as soon as they are posted to the website. Explore our hub to discover why Government Digital and Data is the place to be for digital, data, and technology professionals. From cutting-edge projects to exciting opportunities for growth and development, we're committed to empowering our team to drive transformative change across government. Come and join us and become part of a vibrant community of innovators and changemakers. Watch our video to learn more about Government Digital and Data: https://lnkd.in/eZ8krXkT #GovernmentDigitalandData #DigitalTransformation #TechJobs #ApplyNow

✏️📃 Each year the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and the Government Digital Service run a summer internship programme, giving people the opportunity to see what a career in the Civil Service is like. This year’s interns share their week one experience and what it's really like in those first meetings as an Intern. Read more in the latest Digital People blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/eV-baKHn

🔒 Implementing the Secure by Design approach 🔒 As technology evolves, so do the challenges around security. The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is committed to ensuring that digital services are built with security at their core. In our latest blog, we explore how the Secure by Design approach enhances digital resilience and mitigates risks from the very beginning of the development process. Discover the best practices, guiding principles, and the roadmap for building secure digital systems across government services. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_D7vf4r #CyberSecurity #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #SecureByDesign #TechForGood #GovernmentInnovation #GovernmentDigitalandData

Have you registered yet? 🙌 What? - DataConnect24, government's largest virtual data conference, offering a programme of over 40 sessions Where? - Online on Hopin, a virtual events platform When? - 23 - 27 September (sessions are hour slots, and you can choose which ones you’d like to attend) Who? - If you're a UK public sector data leader, academic, innovative thinker, data scientist, data engineer, or AI specialist, this is the conference for you.

📣 Applications for the first cohort of TechTrack Software Developer and DevOps Engineer apprenticeships are now closed! The good news is, #TechTrack is an ongoing digital upskilling programme and is creating real opportunities to change careers at whatever age or stage of career you’re at, like Jo Everest, Head of Cyber Governance, Risk and Assurance at the Department for Business and Trade did. Find out more and sign up to stay informed about future cohorts and forthcoming TechTrack apprenticeships 👉 https://lnkd.in/eX4BzsZC Watch Jo's video here to find out more about her journey: https://lnkd.in/eqQRudFV Department for Business and Trade Makers BPP University #DigitalTransformation #apprenticeships  #GovernmentDigitalandData #TechSkills #Upskilling #SkillsForLife #softwaredevelopers #devops #technologyjobs #cybersecurity