Working for Essex

Working for Essex

Government Administration

We recruit creative, collaborative, talented people, and free them up to make an impact to be proud of.

About us

At Essex County Council, challenging work happens every day – on the frontline and behind the scenes. In return for your dedication and talent, you deserve to feel a sense of belonging, involvement and recognition. We look after a large, diverse, complex region of the country. But our approach to meeting the needs of our 1.4 million residents is simple. We recruit creative, collaborative, talented people, and free them up to make an impact to be proud of. With over 7,500 members of staff, we are proud to have been recognised as ‘Excellent’ by the Local Government Association (LGA), and were commended in all five areas of the Equality framework for local government, first awarded to us in 2012. Join our award-winning organisation and you’ll be trusted to take control, manage change and do career-defining work. Safe in the knowledge that we’re right behind you with more opportunities, more development and more support. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and continue to work towards making the county of Essex a better place for its residents.

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees

Updates

  • We're delighted to announce our Waste Services Work Experience Week! ♻️ The week will run from 17 to 21 March - We've got plenty of spaces available for keen applicants, so don't hesitate to apply if this sounds like something that would suit you: This programme is perfect for anyone who is either looking to develop their skills and industry insights, understanding the working culture, explore career options, gain work experience for their CV, or to understand the types of roles available within Waste Service. 💼 Please note the following information/requirements: - Located in Chelmsford - Times: 9:30am – 4:00pm (with a one-hour lunch break) - Must be aged 18 and above - Driving licence desired (not a requirement) You can apply within minutes today on our careers site: https://lnkd.in/eVfnjNPk #Waste #Recycling #WorkExperience

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  • Are you a Psychology Graduate? 🧠 Start your career within Education with our new Psychology Graduate Scheme! Stephen Whitfield, our Principal Educational Psychologist is excited for the launch of the scheme - He'll tell you everything you need to know about the programme in the video below. 📽️ Convinced? Apply now within minutes: https://lnkd.in/eAnZ-aqJ #Graduate #EducationalPsychology #Psychology

  • Are you looking for cost-effective executive recruitment services? 🔍 We understand the complexities of the recruitment process at executive level. Acting as a true professional partner to HR teams in the public sector, we work collaboratively to ensure we understand partners needs and streamline their recruitment process 🙌 Our personalised headhunting approach identifies senior talent that aligns with public sector needs. And we’d be thrilled to help you progress with your recruitment drives. If you’d like to find out more, email: curve.resourcing@essex.gov.uk #ExecutiveRecruitment #Hiring #PublicSector

  • Our Children and Families Social Care service is 'outstanding'! ❤️ Don't take it from us, or even OFSTED - Let Tommy, Katie and Victoria tell you all about how they're enabled to do 'outstanding' work in our north quadrant in our recently released video below. 🎥 #ChildrenAndFamilies #SocialCare #SocialCare

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    This is what working for an 'outstanding' Children and Families service looks like! 🌟 Tommy, Katie and Victoria talk us through their time with Essex from development to achievements, giving us a fantastic insight into the work our incredible service does. ❤️ If you're interested in a role within in Children and Families Social Care, please visit our careers site, where you can apply within minutes today: https://lnkd.in/en-fjE4e #ChildrenAndFamilies #SocialCare #SocialWork

  • Considering a move back to social work or occupational therapy? 🤔 Our Return to Practice programme is designed specifically with you in mind - see our post below, where you'll find anything you could possibly need to know about this pathway! 👇 #BackToWork #SocialCare #OccupationalTherapy

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    Our Return to Practice programme is back! 🎉 Applications open today as we enter the third year of our hugely successful scheme. Whether you're a social worker or occupational therapist, get back into your profession with a scheme designed to support your needs. ❤️ Discover everything you need to know about our Return to Practice programme on our dedicated careers microsite: https://lnkd.in/eCv8cWaR #SocialWork #OccupationalTherapy #FlexibleWorking

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  • A warm welcome to our new Head of HR Shared Services, Jo Mosaid! 👋 "Joining ECC as Head of HR Shared Services is an exciting time within my career. I am looking forward to bringing a wealth of expertise to enhance the service offer, provide a strategic approach whilst bringing innovation, and change... ...I am honoured to be leading a team who have a great work ethos, all on the same journey working in collaboration and building partnerships." -Jo Mosaid, Head of HR Shared Services Jo joined us on 6 January 2025, and has already brought a unique vision to the team. We're delighted to have Jo with us and look forward to sharing the progress and achievements the team makes! 📣 #HR #SharedServices #Resourcing

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  • There’s still time to apply for Ceremony Officer roles with Essex County Council 🙌 We’re on the lookout for Ceremony Officers with outstanding interpersonal skills. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a fast-paced environment, has superb communication and great attention to detail 🔍 Flexibility is key, especially on Fridays and Saturdays during the bustling summer season. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure you’re fully equipped for this fulfilling role. Read our recent blog post to find out what it’s like to work as a Ceremony Officer: https://lnkd.in/ejjVud6Y 📑 To apply for the Ceremony Officer role, visit: https://lnkd.in/eK_dw3B3 #Weddings #Ceremonies #JobRole

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  • Our Return to Practice programme is back! 🎉 Applications open today as we enter the third year of our hugely successful scheme. Whether you're a social worker or occupational therapist, get back into your profession with a scheme designed to support your needs. ❤️ Discover everything you need to know about our Return to Practice programme on our dedicated careers microsite: https://lnkd.in/eCv8cWaR #SocialWork #OccupationalTherapy #FlexibleWorking

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  • This is what working for an 'outstanding' Children and Families service looks like! 🌟 Tommy, Katie and Victoria talk us through their time with Essex from development to achievements, giving us a fantastic insight into the work our incredible service does. ❤️ If you're interested in a role within in Children and Families Social Care, please visit our careers site, where you can apply within minutes today: https://lnkd.in/en-fjE4e #ChildrenAndFamilies #SocialCare #SocialWork

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