About us

At Essex County Council, we are proud of our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and transformation. We’re driven by a bold ambition: to ensure no one is left behind. Every day, we work to open doors of opportunity for our residents, creating a better future for all.

Now, an exciting new door is open — and we’re inviting you to step through it.

Our digital service is already known for pushing boundaries — we’re exploring AI, investing in next-gen platforms, and embracing future technologies. But we’re just getting started.

You’ll be at the helm of a large, talented team with the freedom and backing to reshape how we work. You’ll drive collaboration across departments and industries — building partnerships with global tech companies and local SMEs alike. You’ll champion creativity, empower your people, and inspire a culture of continuous innovation.

This is your opportunity to shape the digital future of Essex.

Are you ready to open the door?

Essex County Council is ambitious and endeavours to be the most forward looking, effective and financially sustainable Councils in the country. ECC will be a leading-edge digital council that drives excellent customer service with transformation at the heart of service excellence. The Corporate Services and Transformation function is integral to Essex County Council’s ways of working and how we support Essex citizens. Our Essex Digital Service works across all services ensuring that we provide great solutions to both the workforce and 1.4 million residents of Essex in a digital age. Our Finance team oversees all financial management aspects – and as the second largest local authority in the country, with that scale comes opportunity both professionally.

The function compromises of several centralised core professional services such as Finance, Legal, Procurement, Transformation and also oversees all digital services for Essex, including devices, services and security. Our Finance team includes financial strategy, management and accounting, but also oversees transactional services ranging from debtors, to financial assessment, to debt management. Our Legal services incudes overseeing the democratic services, insurance and risk. At Essex we have a centralised Procurement team that is CIPs accredited – overseeing contract management, sourcing and market shaping for over £1billion spend. We provide arrangements for Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members through the Essex Pension Fund.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone’s Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ).

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.