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Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of ICT Centralised Services-a full time position offering hybrid working with an expectation of attending the office one day per week. ICT Centralised Services - Maldon District Council Permanent, Full Time From £41,946.14 to £47,266.03 per annum Location: Maldon Closing Date: 10th June 2026 Role Purpose Provide specialist technical support across ICT services by monitoring, maintaining and assuring the performance, availability and stability of the Council's ICT systems and infrastructure. Act as a central technical resource between IT projects and IT support, supporting the transition of systems, upgrades and changes into business as usual service. Monitor system performance, alerts and incidents to identify emerging issues, risks or service degradation and support timely resolution. Support business as usual ICT services by responding to and assisting with technical incidents and problems when required, flexing effort in response to operational need. Provide technical input and assurance to IT projects, ensuring systems are stable, secure and supportable prior to and following implementation. Ensure ICT systems and services operate in line with agreed standards, security requirements, policies and best practice. Maintain accurate technical records, documentation and monitoring information to support effective service management and continuity. Work collaboratively with IT support, project teams and suppliers to deliver reliable, resilient and customer focused ICT services. Be a role model for the service, demonstrating professionalism, resilience and a strong focus on communication, continuous improvement and service quality. Accountabilities - Service Delivery Monitor the performance, availability and health of ICT systems, infrastructure and services, identifying issues, trends and risks and supporting timely resolution. Provide specialist technical support across ICT services, contributing to the resolution of incidents, problems and service disruptions where required. Support the transition of IT projects, system changes and upgrades into business as usual support, ensuring appropriate handover, documentation and technical assurance. Work closely with IT support and project teams to ensure systems are stable, secure and supportable, providing technical input and challenge where appropriate. Maintain and update technical documentation, system records and monitoring information to support effective service management and continuity. Identify opportunities to improve system performance, resilience and monitoring arrangements, contributing to continuous improvement activity. Support compliance with ICT policies, security standards, data protection requirements and technical governance arrangements. Engage with internal teams and external suppliers as required to support effective ICT service delivery and issue resolution. The Experience You Will Bring - Qualifications and Knowledge A strong candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, supported by ongoing CPD and technical knowledge across ICT systems, infrastructure, cloud services and service management. You'll bring hands on experience in ICT service delivery, with a solid understanding of local authority scale environments, Azure cloud platforms, system monitoring, performance management and ITSM practices. You should understand how projects transition into BAU support, be aware of cyber security, resilience, backup and recovery, and have strong knowledge of information governance and data protection. Crucially, you'll recognise how ICT underpins wider council operations and frontline services. Experience A strong candidate who has hands on experience in technical ICT support within medium or large organisations, confidently monitoring live systems, responding to alerts and resolving or escalating issues. You'll have experience supporting both BAU services and project changes, working with cloud platforms like Azure, following ICT standards and change control, and contributing to incident investigation and service improvement. You'll work collaboratively with teams and suppliers, managing competing priorities and adapting to changing operational demands in a technical environment. Skills and Ability A strong candidate who will bring solid technical aptitude, able to monitor and interpret system performance, investigate issues and take appropriate action. You'll work confidently across BAU and project activity, using strong problem solving skills, clear communication and the ability to explain technical matters to non technical colleagues. You'll collaborate effectively with ICT teams, stay organised while managing competing tasks, remain calm in a live operational environment, and use ICT tools and Microsoft applications to track activity and maintain accurate records. A willingness to continue developing your technical skills as systems evolve is essential. We are able to offer ongoing training opportunities to support your career growth. Benefits The Local Government Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement Flexible and agile working Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Discounted local gym membership Free parking We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status. Maldon District Council is a Disability Confident Employer and has undertaken actions to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

Essex County Council is seeking a Development Team Manager to join Basildon Borough Council's Planning team on a temporary, full-time basis. This role involves managing a dedicated team and ensuring the efficient operation of the Planning Service, adhering to statutory requirements and corporate objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Development Management and Planning Enforcement teams, promoting the council's aims, and engaging with stakeholders. An understanding of planning legislation and experience in managing multidisciplinary teams are required.

Development Team Manager - Basildon DC Basildon Borough Council Temporary, Full Time Up to £70.00 per hour (umbrella) Location: Basildon Closing Date: 29thd May 2026 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council in recruiting a Development Team Manager in Planning on a full time, 3-6 month temporary basis. Please note you will be required to be on site 2 days per week. The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment. The Role You will be joining the council's Development Management planning team to support the Assistant Director of Planning and to manage a hard working team of Development Management Planners, Planning Enforcement Officers, Land Charges and Planning Technical Support staff. This role will provide support to the Assistant Director of Planning in delivering the Planning Service being responsible for all aspects of the Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Appeals, to ensure the delivery of the Development Plan (and other projects). The post holder will be accountable for the smooth running and performance of The Council's Development Management service. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Executive Director and the Service Management Team to develop and deliver the Council's corporate vision, alongside strategic objectives leading to the delivery and implementation of the development plan The post holder will lead and manage the work of Development Management and the Planning Enforcement and Appeals Teams to ensure the efficient operation of the service, in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements and the corporate objectives of the Council (including budgets) Responsible for ensuring consistency of decision making across the Borough in relation to all planning applications and enforcement action, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Development Plan framework, relevant corporate policies and national guidance Promoting the council's aims and objectives, engaging with key partners, stakeholders and staff at all levels to promote understanding of the Council's corporate objectives To complete external funding applications, bid submissions etc in response to opportunities to secure third party funding for projects or activities under the remit of the Assistant Director. The experience you will bring Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and regulations including National Key Performance Indicators Previous experience of managing a multi disciplinary team major planning applications Strong organisation and communication skills Please note Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation. What to do Next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email .

Essex County Council is hiring a Public Initiatives Project Manager to lead projects aimed at rejuvenating parks and open spaces in Castle Point. The role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring environmental regulations are followed. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in communication and experience in parks-related project management. The position is temporary, full-time for up to 12 months, with a commitment to delivering high-quality public services.

Public initiatives Project Manager - Castle Point Borough Council Castle Point, Essex Full-Time, Temporary 6-12 Months Contract, 37 Hours per Week £428.85 PAYE / £550 Umbrella per day. Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Castle Point Borough Council to recruit a Public Initiatives Project Manager on a full-time, temporary basis. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site 3 days per week. Why Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernise, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving. Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus The Opportunity Assist the Assistant Director Environment and the Environment Team with a number of projects related to the Council's £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund, including rejuvenation and improvements to the Council's playgrounds, parks & open spaces. The role will involve Initiating and producing procurement documents for the projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while adhering to environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices. This includes managing programme and project timelines, budgets, and resources, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet governance requirements and ensure project compliance. Planning and scheduling - developing plans for the projects, timelines, and milestones, identifying dependencies and potential risks, and reporting these to senior management and through internal governance. Exploring how the projects within our parks and open spaces can minimise anti social behaviour and become safe spaces. Risk management - identifying, managing and mitigating potential project risks, including environmental risks. Stakeholder management - collaborating with stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, and community members, to ensure successful project delivery. Maintaining accurate records and reports on project progress, including financial data, environmental compliance and waste reduction efforts. Working with the council communications team to promote the various projects. Accountabilities Establish separate programmes for each project. Assist with the production of specifications for each project. Liaise with the Council's procurement leads. Arrange meetings with stakeholders. Identify and manage risk for each project, ensuring these risks are reduced.Ensure each project drives down anti social behaviour and makes safe spaces at the centre of its outcomes, particularly in our parks & open spaces. The Experience You Will Bring Project management experience, particularly relating to rejuvenation of parks and open spaces. Good communication skills. Knowledge of rejuvenating parks & open spaces. Experience working in parks & open spaces. Play space procurement and development of open spaces, data management, and building. Experience with lake management - desirable. Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role, for which they are applying. Please speak to our recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. What to do Next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post, please email .

AI / ML Engineer Fixed Term, 12 months Full Time, 37 hours per week £47,615 to £56,017 per annum Location:Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 7th June 2026 Interviews: expected to be held w/c 22 June 2026 Essex County Council's Data, Analytics and Performance function provides high quality data, analytics, and AI-driven insight to support evidence based decision making and improve outcomes for residents. Within this environment, the AI/ML Engineer plays a pivotal role in delivering responsible, secure, and sustainable AI and machine learning solutions. The Opportunity As an AI/ML Engineer you will lead the end to end MLOps lifecycle-enabling the organisation to harness data and AI safely, ethically, and at scale. Working closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Information Governance, and service teams, you will deploy, monitor, and maintain robust machine learning systems aligned to public sector governance, responsible AI principles, and UK Local Government standards. With experience in Microsoft Azure, you will embed Azure native tooling and best practice by default, building repeatable, well governed ML pipelines that support both operational and strategic service needs. The role will also support the development of internal AI capability, coaching colleagues and contributing to the council's growing approach to responsible and transparent AI adoption. To read more about our business area, please visit Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Accountabilities Deliver end to end MLOps pipelines using Azure Machine Learning, including training, validation, testing, and deployment workflows, to ensure machine learning solutions are delivered consistently, safely, and at scale, reducing reliance on ad hoc development, improving reproducibility, and enabling ECC to move AI solutions from experimentation into reliable operational use that supports front line services and strategic priorities. Deploy and manage machine learning models using Azure ML managed online endpoints, batch endpoints, and (where appropriate) Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), to enable resilient, secure, and scalable model hosting, reducing operational risk, accelerating deployment cycles, and ensuring models remain performant, monitored, and supportable throughout their lifecycle. Ensure all machine learning systems are robust, transparent, explainable, and auditable, aligned with Responsible AI principles and UK GDPR, to maintain public trust, support regulatory compliance, and ensure activity supported by AI is fair, lawful, and defensible, enabling ECC to deploy responsible AI with confidence. Implement monitoring and alerting for model performance, data drift, bias, fairness, explainability, and operational health, to detect degradation early, maintain service quality, and reduce the risk of incorrect or biased outputs, ensuring AI solutions continue to deliver reliable insights and outcomes as data and service conditions change. Design, build, and maintain production grade data pipelines that support model training, inference, and retraining, to ensure data used by ML systems is timely, accurate, secure, and fit for purpose, enabling dependable AI outputs and reducing downstream operational and reputational risk arising from poor data quality. Ensure responsible, ethical, and legally compliant use of data across AI solutions, working in line with Information Governance policies, Local Government Cyber Standards, DPIA, and Responsible AI assessments, to safeguard data, uphold statutory obligations, and embed governance by design into AI delivery, enabling compliant innovation across ECC services. Coach and support Data Scientists, Analysts, and other colleagues in Azure Machine Learning and MLOps best practice, to raise organisational capability, reduce delivery bottlenecks, and promote consistent, well governed approaches to AI development, supporting sustainable scaling of AI across the council. Contribute to organisation wide AI capability building and adoption, sharing best practice, advising on technical feasibility, and shaping standards, to enable ECC to make informed, strategic use of AI technologies, improving efficiency, service quality, and evidence based decision making across the organisation. Individual and team objectives will be defined annually within the performance management framework. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to degree level in a quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering) or equivalent by experience. Strong hands on experience deploying ML solutions in production using Azure Machine Learning. Expertise in Azure native MLOps, including model endpoints, pipelines, registries, environments, and compute management. Skilled in Python engineering for production ML workflows, including testing, packaging, and API frameworks (FastAPI/Flask). Familiarity with responsible AI principles, fairness, explainability, and UK GDPR compliance. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with service stakeholders. Ability to distil complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non technical audiences. Desirable Experience with Azure ML AutoML, Prompt Flow, Responsible AI dashboards, and advanced monitoring capabilities. Integration of ML operational metrics into Power BI. Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Data Scientist Associate, Azure Administrator/Architect). 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 March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. 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. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries or require anything further, please Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Links / Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

AI / ML Engineer Fixed Term, 12 months Full Time, 37 hours per week £47,615 to £56,017 per annum Location:Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 7th June 2026 Interviews: expected to be held w/c 22 June 2026 Essex County Council's Data, Analytics and Performance function provides high quality data, analytics, and AI-driven insight to support evidence based decision making and improve outcomes for residents. Within this environment, the AI/ML Engineer plays a pivotal role in delivering responsible, secure, and sustainable AI and machine learning solutions. The Opportunity As an AI/ML Engineer you will lead the end to end MLOps lifecycle-enabling the organisation to harness data and AI safely, ethically, and at scale. Working closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Information Governance, and service teams, you will deploy, monitor, and maintain robust machine learning systems aligned to public sector governance, responsible AI principles, and UK Local Government standards. With experience in Microsoft Azure, you will embed Azure native tooling and best practice by default, building repeatable, well governed ML pipelines that support both operational and strategic service needs. The role will also support the development of internal AI capability, coaching colleagues and contributing to the council's growing approach to responsible and transparent AI adoption. To read more about our business area, please visit Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Accountabilities Deliver end to end MLOps pipelines using Azure Machine Learning, including training, validation, testing, and deployment workflows, to ensure machine learning solutions are delivered consistently, safely, and at scale, reducing reliance on ad hoc development, improving reproducibility, and enabling ECC to move AI solutions from experimentation into reliable operational use that supports front line services and strategic priorities. Deploy and manage machine learning models using Azure ML managed online endpoints, batch endpoints, and (where appropriate) Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), to enable resilient, secure, and scalable model hosting, reducing operational risk, accelerating deployment cycles, and ensuring models remain performant, monitored, and supportable throughout their lifecycle. Ensure all machine learning systems are robust, transparent, explainable, and auditable, aligned with Responsible AI principles and UK GDPR, to maintain public trust, support regulatory compliance, and ensure activity supported by AI is fair, lawful, and defensible, enabling ECC to deploy responsible AI with confidence. Implement monitoring and alerting for model performance, data drift, bias, fairness, explainability, and operational health, to detect degradation early, maintain service quality, and reduce the risk of incorrect or biased outputs, ensuring AI solutions continue to deliver reliable insights and outcomes as data and service conditions change. Design, build, and maintain production grade data pipelines that support model training, inference, and retraining, to ensure data used by ML systems is timely, accurate, secure, and fit for purpose, enabling dependable AI outputs and reducing downstream operational and reputational risk arising from poor data quality. Ensure responsible, ethical, and legally compliant use of data across AI solutions, working in line with Information Governance policies, Local Government Cyber Standards, DPIA, and Responsible AI assessments, to safeguard data, uphold statutory obligations, and embed governance by design into AI delivery, enabling compliant innovation across ECC services. Coach and support Data Scientists, Analysts, and other colleagues in Azure Machine Learning and MLOps best practice, to raise organisational capability, reduce delivery bottlenecks, and promote consistent, well governed approaches to AI development, supporting sustainable scaling of AI across the council. Contribute to organisation wide AI capability building and adoption, sharing best practice, advising on technical feasibility, and shaping standards, to enable ECC to make informed, strategic use of AI technologies, improving efficiency, service quality, and evidence based decision making across the organisation. Individual and team objectives will be defined annually within the performance management framework. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Educated to degree level in a quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering) or equivalent by experience. Strong hands on experience deploying ML solutions in production using Azure Machine Learning. Expertise in Azure native MLOps, including model endpoints, pipelines, registries, environments, and compute management. Skilled in Python engineering for production ML workflows, including testing, packaging, and API frameworks (FastAPI/Flask). Familiarity with responsible AI principles, fairness, explainability, and UK GDPR compliance. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with service stakeholders. Ability to distil complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non technical audiences. Desirable Experience with Azure ML AutoML, Prompt Flow, Responsible AI dashboards, and advanced monitoring capabilities. Integration of ML operational metrics into Power BI. Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Data Scientist Associate, Azure Administrator/Architect). 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 March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. 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. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries or require anything further, please Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Links / Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities, West Essex Permanent, Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 per annum Location: Harlow Working Style: Anywhere worker Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and flourish. We have a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, focusing on promoting the development and well being of children, young people, and their families, while protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners, we deliver a range of early help, family support, and effective social work interventions that build resilience, remove barriers, and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Children With Disabilities We have a specialised service supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities across Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow. We operate through four teams: The 0-15 Social Care team The 16-25 Social Care team Occupational Therapy (OT) Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) The Team Manager leads the team, developing and promoting capabilities while holding individuals accountable for performance and the delivery of improvements. Working closely with the Service Manager, they contribute to the development of strategy and ensure a service that adapts responsively to change. With a proven ability to focus on results, develop innovative solutions and build strong working relationships, this leader will possess a deep understanding of operating within a challenging social and financial environment. The role is pivotal in guiding, supporting and nurturing high quality social work practice within the team and across the service. It involves working across the quadrant and county with colleagues, partners and families to ensure families receive the support they require, protecting children from harm and promoting their well being. Working as part of a highly supportive team, the Team Manager also ensures that Social Worker well being remains a key priority, that families receive the right level of service, and that interventions are appropriate and proportionate. Accountabilities Lead a team of social workers to deliver a high quality professional service with positive outcomes. Accountable for individual performance, quality assurance, resources and budgets. Accountable for the practice of social workers within the team, providing professional and practice supervision, using available tools to address underperformance and coaching to enhance the quality of the practice. Responsible for development of individuals to maximise the capability and performance across the team. Responsible for the oversight and quality assurance of a range of social work reports and court statements. Responsible for responding to complaints and other feedback from service users in accordance with policy and in a way that fosters positive relationships. Lead inter agency collaborative working, where a social work perspective is used to inform and drive decision making. Establishing and developing effective approaches to integrated working with partners, communities and the voluntary sector, to achieve successful outcomes for service users. Develop the training and tactical service delivery plan for the team. Use expertise and professional knowledge to provide advice and guidance for complex cases in line with legislative and organisational standards. The Experience You Will Bring Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker Previous team manager experience or as a senior practitioner. Previous experience working with children with disabilities is preferable. Delivery of services in Children's Social Care People Management Resource planning and management Quality assurance and customer care Achieving person centred outcomes Work with complex statistical, financial and performance information Policy development and change management Experience of working in a political environment, skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and taking a cross organisational perspective Required to work flexibly as required, including evenings and weekends if necessary. You will be committed to systemic, relationship based social work, providing effective, innovative interventions and with the ability to build good partnerships, both with our external partners and within the organisation. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. 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 Every One'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 March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted onto the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and career leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. 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. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community. To contact us with questions regarding this role or for further information, please email . Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities, West Essex Permanent, Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 per annum Location: Harlow Working Style: Anywhere worker Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and flourish. We have a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, focusing on promoting the development and well being of children, young people, and their families, while protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners, we deliver a range of early help, family support, and effective social work interventions that build resilience, remove barriers, and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Children With Disabilities We have a specialised service supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities across Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow. We operate through four teams: The 0-15 Social Care team The 16-25 Social Care team Occupational Therapy (OT) Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) The Team Manager leads the team, developing and promoting capabilities while holding individuals accountable for performance and the delivery of improvements. Working closely with the Service Manager, they contribute to the development of strategy and ensure a service that adapts responsively to change. With a proven ability to focus on results, develop innovative solutions and build strong working relationships, this leader will possess a deep understanding of operating within a challenging social and financial environment. The role is pivotal in guiding, supporting and nurturing high quality social work practice within the team and across the service. It involves working across the quadrant and county with colleagues, partners and families to ensure families receive the support they require, protecting children from harm and promoting their well being. Working as part of a highly supportive team, the Team Manager also ensures that Social Worker well being remains a key priority, that families receive the right level of service, and that interventions are appropriate and proportionate. Accountabilities Lead a team of social workers to deliver a high quality professional service with positive outcomes. Accountable for individual performance, quality assurance, resources and budgets. Accountable for the practice of social workers within the team, providing professional and practice supervision, using available tools to address underperformance and coaching to enhance the quality of the practice. Responsible for development of individuals to maximise the capability and performance across the team. Responsible for the oversight and quality assurance of a range of social work reports and court statements. Responsible for responding to complaints and other feedback from service users in accordance with policy and in a way that fosters positive relationships. Lead inter agency collaborative working, where a social work perspective is used to inform and drive decision making. Establishing and developing effective approaches to integrated working with partners, communities and the voluntary sector, to achieve successful outcomes for service users. Develop the training and tactical service delivery plan for the team. Use expertise and professional knowledge to provide advice and guidance for complex cases in line with legislative and organisational standards. The Experience You Will Bring Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker Previous team manager experience or as a senior practitioner. Previous experience working with children with disabilities is preferable. Delivery of services in Children's Social Care People Management Resource planning and management Quality assurance and customer care Achieving person centred outcomes Work with complex statistical, financial and performance information Policy development and change management Experience of working in a political environment, skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and taking a cross organisational perspective Required to work flexibly as required, including evenings and weekends if necessary. You will be committed to systemic, relationship based social work, providing effective, innovative interventions and with the ability to build good partnerships, both with our external partners and within the organisation. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. 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 Every One'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 March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted onto the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and career leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. 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. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. 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Senior Data Analyst Fixed Term / Secondment (12 months), Full Time £47,615 to £56,017 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 1st June 2026 Please note this is a hybrid-working role with a requirement to work in the Chelmsford office 2 3 days per month, depending on business need. ECC's Data, Analytics and Performance team transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights - providing robust analysis and performance intelligence to inform evidence led decisions, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for residents. The team is a centre of excellence for Data Engineers, Analysts and Data Scientists who work together to instil best practice data principles across the county. The Senior Data Analyst will lead the creation of high quality analytical products that drive strategic decision making and service improvement. The postholder will guide others in best practice to design and deliver clear, impactful reports and visualisations. Their expertise ensures that complex data is transformed into insightful products that improve the accessibility and availability of timely, relevant data and reporting across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders, this role helps to translate business needs into specifications for analysts, engineers, and developers. Managing delivery across the team, you'll oversee progress, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Your role will lead communication around data projects, adapting to stakeholder needs, and mentoring junior analysts - supporting the full delivery lifecycle and contributing to the development of design principles and reporting standards. This role focuses on the delivery of data products for council functional areas - particularly managing and overseeing how these products will be delivered on time. Accountabilities Lead the development and design of high quality, impactful reports and visualisations that improve data accessibility and usability to support decision making and service improvement. Establish and manage processes for reviewing business requirements and translating them into clear technical specifications or tasks for delivery. Shape and improve data processes, standards, and reporting practices across the organisation to promote best practice in data preparation, analysis, and interpretation. Set up and maintain a data and reporting catalogue to document data processes, data definitions and guidance on using the reporting tools and data platform effectively. Develop and maintain delivery plans, timelines, and capacity forecasts for the data and reporting work plan. Monitor progress against plans, manage risks and issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. Monitor usage of existing data products, identifying opportunities for improvement or training to maximise impact and accessibility. Provide guidance and support to Data Analysts and Junior Data Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and capability building. Collaborating with colleagues across Performance and Data Science to understand how their outputs can be built into data and reporting products. Work with Reporting Lead and Data Architect to ensure that outputs have been tested, met expected Quality Assurance standards and have been published once signed off. Share data products and insights in accessible formats to promote transparency and collaboration. Document and publish work clearly to support reuse, learning, and responsible data use. Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and best practices and represent the organisation professionally by contributing to communities of practice and sharing knowledge. Act with curiosity and constructive challenge to lead communication of data and data projects with stakeholders, ensuring analytical outputs meet operational and strategic priorities. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or similar) or equivalent by experience. Membership or affiliation with organisations such as the Government Analysis Function, Royal Statistical Society (RSS), or British Computer Society (BCS) is beneficial. 5+ years of experience in a business intelligence, data analytics or data engineering type roles. Knowledge and hands on experience in designing analytical products, BI tooling (PowerBI preferred, other tools such as Tableau or Looker will be considered) and writing and optimising SQL queries for data extraction and transformation. Experience of stakeholder engagement and building relationships, working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to lead projects and translate complex data into actionable insights with experience in project management tools and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, or similar). Experience of coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery and mentoring others. Experience of working in a complex and political environment. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. 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. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Senior Data Analyst Fixed Term / Secondment (12 months), Full Time £47,615 to £56,017 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 1st June 2026 Please note this is a hybrid-working role with a requirement to work in the Chelmsford office 2 3 days per month, depending on business need. ECC's Data, Analytics and Performance team transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights - providing robust analysis and performance intelligence to inform evidence led decisions, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for residents. The team is a centre of excellence for Data Engineers, Analysts and Data Scientists who work together to instil best practice data principles across the county. The Senior Data Analyst will lead the creation of high quality analytical products that drive strategic decision making and service improvement. The postholder will guide others in best practice to design and deliver clear, impactful reports and visualisations. Their expertise ensures that complex data is transformed into insightful products that improve the accessibility and availability of timely, relevant data and reporting across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders, this role helps to translate business needs into specifications for analysts, engineers, and developers. Managing delivery across the team, you'll oversee progress, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Your role will lead communication around data projects, adapting to stakeholder needs, and mentoring junior analysts - supporting the full delivery lifecycle and contributing to the development of design principles and reporting standards. This role focuses on the delivery of data products for council functional areas - particularly managing and overseeing how these products will be delivered on time. Accountabilities Lead the development and design of high quality, impactful reports and visualisations that improve data accessibility and usability to support decision making and service improvement. Establish and manage processes for reviewing business requirements and translating them into clear technical specifications or tasks for delivery. Shape and improve data processes, standards, and reporting practices across the organisation to promote best practice in data preparation, analysis, and interpretation. Set up and maintain a data and reporting catalogue to document data processes, data definitions and guidance on using the reporting tools and data platform effectively. Develop and maintain delivery plans, timelines, and capacity forecasts for the data and reporting work plan. Monitor progress against plans, manage risks and issues, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. Monitor usage of existing data products, identifying opportunities for improvement or training to maximise impact and accessibility. Provide guidance and support to Data Analysts and Junior Data Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and capability building. Collaborating with colleagues across Performance and Data Science to understand how their outputs can be built into data and reporting products. Work with Reporting Lead and Data Architect to ensure that outputs have been tested, met expected Quality Assurance standards and have been published once signed off. Share data products and insights in accessible formats to promote transparency and collaboration. Document and publish work clearly to support reuse, learning, and responsible data use. Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and best practices and represent the organisation professionally by contributing to communities of practice and sharing knowledge. Act with curiosity and constructive challenge to lead communication of data and data projects with stakeholders, ensuring analytical outputs meet operational and strategic priorities. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or similar) or equivalent by experience. Membership or affiliation with organisations such as the Government Analysis Function, Royal Statistical Society (RSS), or British Computer Society (BCS) is beneficial. 5+ years of experience in a business intelligence, data analytics or data engineering type roles. Knowledge and hands on experience in designing analytical products, BI tooling (PowerBI preferred, other tools such as Tableau or Looker will be considered) and writing and optimising SQL queries for data extraction and transformation. Experience of stakeholder engagement and building relationships, working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to lead projects and translate complex data into actionable insights with experience in project management tools and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, or similar). Experience of coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery and mentoring others. Experience of working in a complex and political environment. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. 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. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.