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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.
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.
“We know that social work is a demanding, complex but fulfilling role and we recognise the importance of equipping you with the tools...
This is a new network in the Council which has been set up to help provide information and support to employees who are in a caring role or those who...
The Christian Fellowship meets twice a week in the County Hall Chapel. We are friendly staff who come together on: Wednesdays 1pm – 1:30pm t...
It is important that your voice is heard so that we can support and improve our equality strategies. You can get involved in: giving strategi...
We recognise and value the importance of supporting disabled staff within the council, allowing reasonable time during the working week for disabled s...
The group meets regularly, usually at County Hall, and membership of the network is tiered to ensure that the confidentiality of individual members is...
Find out first-hand what it is like to work as a graduate at Essex County Council: http://www.deadlinecommunications.co.uk/ECCFinanceGrad.htm
We encourage all of our staff to get involved in community initiatives Volunteering has many benefits, not just for the people you help but also fo...
Essex County Council is not only a uniquely influential organisation; it is also a uniquely rewarding place to develop a career. We have opportu...
Health and Wellbeing Our health and wellbeing is important and we have worked to develop a range of services, benefits, initiatives and policies to s...
Essex County Council is offering a range of benefits to its employees via their Total Rewards Hub. Benefits may vary depending on role, location...
Looking for an apprenticeship? If you are a 2018 summer school leaver from a school in Essex you can register with the Apprenticeship Promo...
Spotlight – Neil Smith, Winner of the Employee of the Year 2018 “Essex is a great place to work because of its positive work enviro...
Opening routes to recruitment: Supportive Internship for young adults on the autism spectrum #employment for everyone Essex County Council are offer...
Opening routes to recruitment: Internship for young people with learning disabilities #employment for everyone Essex County Council are breaki...
You Make the Difference in Essex Awards 2018 These awards recognise the hard work and dedication of Essex County Council employees, teams and partn...
Promoting Inclusive Communities Inclusive communities are strong communities and we take our responsibility to promote inclusiveness seriously. We ar...
Take a look at an inside story from Essex County Council, which highlights their strong views on the benefits of offering flexible working and p...
We listen to our employees It is important to us that we listen to our employees and that our employees’ voice is heard. How do we...
At ECC we are passionate about better lives for people in Essex. We believe prosperity is the best route to achieve that - so people can help each o...
Sam Tucker, Talent Attraction Lead at Essex County Council As part of our ambitious transformation programme, we have changed the council, how we op...
At Essex County Council (ECC) we have a vision for Essex to be a county where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper.
To achieve this, we have undergone a significant transformation in recent years and we continue to reorganise our structure so we can protect the most vulnerable and enable our economy to grow.
We've delivered changes in how we work too, empowering our people to take further responsibility and deliver results that make a lasting impact. We are also working more collaboratively with our partners and, most importantly, the many communities of Essex, to continue to ensure we all contribute to the great quality of life the people of Essex enjoy and deserve.
Click here for Essex County Council’s Organisation Strategy 2017 -21.
Diversity is about understanding that each of us is different and respecting and celebrating those differences. Equality is about making sure different groups are not disadvantaged when accessing services, employment or participating in public life in Essex.
The Equality Act 2010 highlights protection for people who are most likely to be disadvantaged or discriminated against by our society, making it illegal to discriminate on age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability and race grounds. These are known as protected characteristics.
We're committed to removing barriers that might restrict people and proactively work towards positive change. The Local Government Association has judged us as 'excellent'
List of all the benefits that Essex County Council are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.
— Kerith Ririe
Solicitor/Lawyer Chelmsford, UK
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record o...
Compensation & Benefits Chelmsford, UK
Here at Essex County Council, we're looking at things differently. By 2020, we aim to be both self-funded and self-sufficient, standing on our own two feet financially. It's a sign...
Other Chelmsford, UK
This opportunity is to be offered on a fixed term / secondment basis. One of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, Essex County Council has an enviable track re...
Cleaner East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8SX, UK
This role is based at Essex Outdoors - Outdoor Education Centre on Mersea Island.Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serv...
Other Chelmsford, UK
Please note, interviews for this post will take place on Wednesday 6th March. The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) brings together local authorities and businesses t...
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