Essex County Council

Company Name: Essex County Council
Job Title: Seasonal Ceremony Officer
Job Description: **Job Title:** Seasonal Ceremony Officer **Role Summary:** Part‑time, fixed‑term (7‑month) officer responsible for officiating civil marriages, civil partnerships and non‑statutory ceremonies across a broad county area. The role requires high customer service standards, strict compliance with statutory guidelines, and flexibility to travel to venues on Fridays, Saturdays and additional weekdays as needed. **Expectations:** - Availability on all Fridays and Saturdays; additional weekday hours may be required. - Own reliable vehicle for travel between sites; mileage claims accepted. - No independent wedding or funeral officiating during the contract period. - Completion of mandatory assessment and training sessions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct marriage, civil partnership and non‑statutory ceremonies in compliance with General Register Office protocols. - Accurately complete and submit registration documents. - Deliver exceptional customer service to couples and parties at emotional milestones. - Manage travel schedules to cover multiple venues within specified timeframes. - Maintain accurate records and documentation for all ceremonies performed. - Follow up with clients post‑ceremony as required. **Required Skills:** - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Empathy, sensitivity and professionalism when dealing with clients. - Strong organisational and time‑management abilities. - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing schedules. - Basic administrative skills for record‑keeping and documentation. - Willingness to learn and adhere to statutory and service guidelines. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum secondary education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent). - Successful completion of authorized Ceremony Officer training (two in‑person days). - Ability to be trained and authorised to conduct civil marriages as per county requirements.

Essex, United kingdom

On site

17-11-2025

Company Name: Essex County Council
Job Title: Interim Legal and Governance Officer - Greater Essex Combined County Authority
Job Description: **Job title** Interim Legal and Governance Officer – Greater Essex Combined County Authority **Role Summary** Provide senior legal and governance support during the set‑up of the Greater Essex Combined County Authority. Deliver expert advice on statutory, regulatory and constitutional matters, develop governance frameworks, oversee compliance and scrutiny functions, and collaborate across public, private and non‑profit sectors to secure investment and funding. **Expectations** - Deliver timely, accurate legal and governance advice to officers and elected members. - Build robust governance processes and documentation, ensuring transparency and accountability. - Foster a high‑integrity organisational culture through partnership building. - Act as the interim Scrutiny Officer, supporting statutory duties and monitoring officer functions. **Key Responsibilities** - Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements. - Develop and implement governance frameworks, policy and constitutional documents. - Maintain compliance checks, reporting and assurance within the Assurance Framework. - Support GDPR, data protection and procurement processes. - Advise on risk management, business case development and value‑for‑money outcomes. - Act as designated scrutiny officer for the Authority, ensuring effective oversight. - Build relationships with central and local government, partners, businesses and residents. - Promote high standards of conduct for members and officers. - Embed statutory duties and compliance across the organisation. **Required Skills** - Deep knowledge of local government law, governance and constitutional frameworks. - Expert legal advisory and contract drafting experience. - Political acumen, judgement and stakeholder engagement skills. - Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation abilities. - Excellent communication and relationship‑building. - Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, transformational environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified solicitor (or equivalent legal qualification in the UK). - CPD in legal, governance or public‑sector law. - Experience or training in public‑sector governance, compliance or risk management.

Essex, United kingdom

Hybrid

01-12-2025

Company Name: Essex County Council
Job Title: Data Protection Specialist
Job Description: **Job Title** Data Protection Specialist **Role Summary** Provide expert guidance on Data Protection Act, GDPR, and PERC compliance; lead information governance initiatives, incident response, and improvement projects within an organization. **Expectations** - Serve as first point of contact for data breach management and data handling queries. - Ensure all information governance processes and documentation meet legal and regulatory standards. - Support the Data Protection Officer in strategy, audits, and LGR readiness. **Key Responsibilities** - Maintain data protection registers, logs, and action plans; track and report on projects. - Investigate and manage incidents, risks, and queries; draft and negotiate sharing agreements. - Respond to FOI requests and subject access requests in accordance with statutory timelines. - Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new projects. - Develop and deliver policies, procedures, training materials, and guidance documents. - Advise stakeholders across the organization on best practices for handling personal data. - Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies to support audit recommendations. **Required Skills** - Strong knowledge of UK Data Protection legislation (Data Protection Act, GDPR, PERC). - Demonstrated experience in information governance, incident management, and risk assessment. - Ability to draft clear policies, procedures, and data sharing agreements. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Proven customer‑service orientation and ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. - Proficient in data protection tools and record‑keeping systems. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in law, information management, or related field. - Qualification in GDPR/Data Protection (e.g., CIPP/E, Certified Information Privacy Professional) or equivalent evidence of extensive knowledge.

Colchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

05-12-2025

Company Name: Essex County Council
Job Title: Senior Applications Developer
Job Description: **Job Title:** Senior Applications Developer **Role Summary:** Lead design, development, and deployment of robotic process automation (RPA) and AI‑enabled workflows using Microsoft Power Automate for a public‑sector digital transformation program. Mentor internal developers, enforce governance, and optimise automation to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. **Expectations:** - Deliver high‑quality, reusable automation solutions on time and within budget. - Ensure compliance with security, governance, and performance standards. - Drive continuous improvement and support for deployed automations. - Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize automation opportunities and integrate AI capabilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, code, and deploy desktop and cloud RPA flows in Power Automate. - Integrate AI services with RPA to create advanced automation scenarios. - Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python) and connectors/APIs for end‑to‑end automation. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. - Review and optimize existing automations for performance and scalability. - Maintain documentation, coding standards, and compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000). - Work with product and delivery teams to align automation roadmaps with product vision. **Required Skills:** - Expert in Microsoft Power Automate (Desktop & Cloud). - Strong understanding of RPA concepts, frameworks, and best practices. - Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python. - Knowledge of connectors, APIs, data integration, and SQL. - Experience integrating AI with RPA. - Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and communication skills. - Ability to collaborate, mentor, and influence stakeholders. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. - Microsoft Certified: PL‑100, PL‑200, or PL‑400 (or equivalent Power Platform certification).

Chelmsford, United kingdom

On site

Senior

10-12-2025

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