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Inspire People: Working in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) develops and operates tools and services such as great.gov.uk that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas.
BIST has a team of about 400 specialists covering everything from user research, data, development, design, content to product and delivery.
BIST will connect the UK’s world-class science and technology base directly to the businesses, places and workers that will drive good growth across the country. Find out more about BIST on their blog, Digital Trade.
BIST is committed to increasing their employee diversity and are particularly proud that their majority-female senior management team makes BIST an industry leader in the public sector and led BIST to being shortlisted for an award from Women in Tech.
Please note, following a recent change to the Machinery of Government, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will be renamed to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) as of 20th July 2026.
BIST will connect the UK’s world-class science and technology base directly to the businesses, places and workers that will drive good growth across the country.
You can find further information here regarding recent governmental changes Machinery of Government changes: Fact Sheet – GOV.UK
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission.
What BIST offers
You’ll get to progress in a fast‑paced, supportive team in which you’ll have the opportunity to not only develop your professional skills, but also build your knowledge of trade.
BIST will support you with a huge range of training options and working with different experts in innovative areas. BIST also offer great benefits.
