As a place of work, Essex County Council feels different from most other organisations.  The atmosphere is relaxed but professional, research-driven, customer focused and also very much connected to real events in the local community.  While organisations in the private sector are focused primarily on profits, the ultimate objectives for us are to protect the vulnerable in our communities, grow the Essex economy and encourage people in communities to support each other and take responsibility for what matters to them.

This makes for an unusually satisfying place to develop your career. Whichever area of the council you join, you will almost certainly be working on high-impact projects.  The issues we deal with on a daily basis are often in the news headlines, and have implications for everyone in the county.  For many of our people, this sense of contributing to the public good is one of the most rewarding aspects of working here.

The environment we offer is extraordinary too. Our historic building, constructed between 1909 and 1939, is in the heart of Chelmsford, and combines rich tradition with modern facilities.  A range of artworks can be found across Chelmsford County Hall and Chelmsford Shire Hall.  Just as important, we have a strong culture of support that exists within each of our teams and across the organisation as a whole.

Would you like the chance to?

• Work for one of the largest Councils in the country?
• Make a difference to the lives of people in Essex?
• Inspire others?
• Learn and develop?

Working for Essex County Council will give you the opportunity to do this and much more.  Please take the time to look through our page to find out about the fantastic opportunities that working for Essex brings and click on a job to apply.