Talent Day is all about connecting early-career tech talent with some of Greater Manchester’s most exciting digital and tech employers. Whether you’re exploring career options, looking for your next role or just want to understand what different businesses do, this is your chance to have real conversations with the people behind the jobs.
In this article, we’re introducing the Talent Day exhibitors you’ll be able on 4th February at New Century Hall. From established tech employers to fast-growing digital businesses, each exhibitor will be on hand to talk about their work, their teams and the opportunities available for students, graduates and early-career professionals.
Talent Day is Manchester Digital’s flagship early-careers event, bringing together tech employers, educators and future talent for a day of networking, insight and opportunity.
Talent Day Exhibitors
Below is a list of the businesses exhibiting at Talent Day. Click through to learn more about each organisation and start planning who you’d like to speak to on the day.
HPE
Who they are:
A leader in essential enterprise technology, bringing together the power of AI, cloud, and networking to help organizations achieve more.
Find out more: Website
AJ Bell
Who they are:
AJ Bell is a leading investment platform committed to making investing easier, so more people can take control of their finances and feel confident about their future.
Find out more: Website
UK Biobank
Who they are:
UK Biobank is the world’s most comprehensive dataset of biological, health and lifestyle information.
Find out more: Website
Government Digital Service/DSIT
Who they are:
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. They are the digital centre of government, with a team of more than 1,000 product managers, software engineers, designers, researchers, technical architects and other specialists working with colleagues across government to advance users’ experience of digital government.
Find out more: GDS Website/DSIT Website
Arm
Who they are:
Arm provides the industry’s most efficient and highest-performing compute platform, with more than 325 billion Arm-based devices shipped to date. The world’s biggest technology companies, including AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, NVIDIA and Samsung, are innovating on Arm, all with a shared purpose of meeting the insatiable compute demand required to deliver the unprecedented capabilities and experiences that AI promises.
Find out more: Website
ICO
Who they are:
The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
Find out more: Website
Together Money
Who they are:
Together are an award-winning specialist lender, with a common sense approach to mortgages, bridging and auction finance and secured loans.
Find out more: Website
Anaplan
Who they are:
Anaplan is a cloud-native software company specializing in connected planning and performance management. It provides a platform that helps organizations plan, budget, forecast, and analyze business performance across finance, sales, supply chain, and human resources in real-time.
Find out more: Website
Buymedia
Who they are:
Buymedia is a data-driven platform that helps companies and agencies plan, manage and buy advertising much easier.
Find out more: Website
Manchester City Council
Who they are:
Manchester City Council is the local authority for the city of Manchester. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to contribute to a city that pioneers change and transforms lives.
Find out more: Website
Cloudguard AI
Who they are:
Cloudguard AI provide an AI-infused, cloud-native cybersecurity platform and services specifically designed for small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Find out more: Website
Aware Digital
Who they are:
Award-winning full-service agency specialising in eCommerce, offering Magento 2 development, Hyvä development, and Design/UX.
Find out more: Website
hedgehog lab
Who they are:
hedgehog lab is a global, human-centered technology consultancy specialising in bespoke digital products, including mobile apps, web development, and immersive technologies (VR/AR).
Find out more: Website
Smart Works
Who they are:
Smart Works is a UK charity that helps unemployed women secure jobs by providing high-quality interview clothing, styling advice, and interview coaching.
Find out more: Website
SF Technology
Who they are:
SF Technology are tech recruitment specialists, working across C-suite, Data, BI, AI, Infrastructure & Support, Transformation, Project Office, Cyber, Engineering, QA and Cloud.
Find out more: Website
Adria Solutions
Who they are:
Adria Solutions connects leading talent with businesses across the UK, helping to hire professionals in IT, Digital, AI, and Marketing.
Find out more: Website
GateOne
Who they are:
Gate One is the global business and digital transformation consultancy dedicated to helping clients thrive.
Find out more: Website
Manchester Digital Apprenticeships
Who they are:
Manchester Digital’s apprenticeship programme could be the starting point of a well paid and rewarding career in the digital and tech sector, at one of the North West’s leading tech businesses – with pathways available for Level 4 Software Developers.
Find out more: Website
Manchester Digital
Who they are:
Manchester Digital is the driving force behind Greater Manchester’s thriving tech and digital sector –
a dynamic membership organisation that unites a powerful community of over 400 members/businesses.
Find out more: Website
