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 understand that people are at the heart of everything we do, and our employees make our ambitions possible. That is why we invest in our people.
To get real insight into what it is like working at Essex County Council, visit working here.
Benefits – we’ve developed what we hope is a package that resonates with you including but not limited to:
Visit our Pay and Reward page for more information.
And mostly importantly employee wellbeing is at the head of everything. Our Wellbeing Strategy 2020 – 2025 sets out our vision and aims for employee wellbeing. We focus on four integrated pillars of wellbeing: physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our people.
We strive to enable the right environment, conditions, and behaviours so individual and organisational wellbeing is embedded in everything we do.
Essex is a unique and remarkable part of the country. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of our newest – Basildon and Harlow. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the right place for your career.
North Essex - From Thaxted and Takeley to Felsted and Finchingfield, the North of Essex is home to many picturesque heritage villages. Less than 50 miles from London, you'll find excellent transport links to Liverpool street, and Stansted airport is on your doorstep.
Central Essex - Right in the heart of Essex, Chelmsford is home to Essex County Council’s main County Hall location, along with a whole host of restaurants, bars and shopping centres, not to mention two of the most reputable grammar schools. With only an hour’s drive to Essex’s seaside towns, and regular trains to London Liverpool Street.
West Essex - West Essex boasts the winning combination of beautiful countryside and excellent transport links into the city. Bordering London and surrounded by Epping Forest, you'll find plenty of leafy walks and traditional pubs to enjoy here. Should you want to escape for a well-earned break, you'll find three airports less than an hour away.
East Essex - The East of Essex is home to towns and villages with fascinating history. From Tillingham to Tollesbury, you'll never be short of traditional pubs to choose from. Walking along the river Blackwater is also a great way to see part of Essex’s hidden coast.
South Essex - With superfast Crossrail links to London, South Essex is the perfect place to work and play. Basildon is home to some conveniently located bars and restaurants, whilst Hadleigh Castle and Lake Meadows are famous examples of the great parks and landmarks that these towns have to offer.
