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The role will also include travel to project sites across Essex, depending on business need. This can be discussed further at interview.\n \nThe Senior Building Services Engineer (Electrical) will support the production of viability/feasibility studies, preparing employers requirements and developing and maintaining engineering guidance and standards to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the Council’s strategic objectives.\nQualified in an engineering related subject, with current membership of a professional institution (e.g. CIBSE, IET, and significant experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment). This role will have proven ability to translate research into quality technical engineering advice and guidance which supports internal and external partners to deliver quality outcomes and promote the Councils energy efficiency targets.\nAbout us\nThe Infrastructure Delivery team will develop and deliver the capital programme for Essex County Council, principally Education projects but also Libraries, Council offices and other works.\nAccountabilities\nResponsible for providing quality engineering research and translating this to promote continuous use and understanding of engineering design, strategies, policies, legislation and standards.\nContribute to the delivery of viability and feasibility studies and the preparation of employer’s requirements to meet programme deadlines and project budget.\nDeliver concise quality design standards advice and guidance to stakeholders, to achieve value for money.\nContributes to the provision of appropriate building design expertise to external Design Services providers.\nWorks collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and maintain quality engineering guidance and standards, which are compliant with statutory requirements and the Council’s strategic objectives. Ensuring these are available to external Design Services providers.\nWork collaboratively with appointed external Design Services to appraise technical quality of design documentation and associated specifications at review milestones. Providing constructive feedback to influence best practice and positively impact on outcomes.\nDeliver quality technical design and specification advice in a timely fashion to the group’s site-based Quality Inspection Team.\nContribute to the effective investigation and resolution of apparent or alleged engineering defects, whilst minimising the impact on the customer.\nSpecific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience\nEducated to degree level, HNC engineering related subject desirable or equivalent by experience.\nEvidence of continuing professional development, expert knowledge in relevant professional area, and membership of a Professional Institution (e.g. CIBSE, IET, etc.).\nSignificant experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.\nKnowledge and experience of research into and/or promulgation of specification standards.\nAn ability to build influential relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery.\n \nTo read more about us please visit: <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health\">People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex</a>\nPlease note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.\nWhy Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. 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 its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us <a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us/&data=04|01||fbbf1f73c05e49c1cc6c08da01a8bae3|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|637824121440121632|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000&sdata=zfRU3QS3IqV4+DyVjlkScHeQ90sceB1W8orZufhO0tg=&reserved=0\">here.</a>\nEssex 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.\nWe’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.\nAt Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2&data=05|02|Faye.Robertson@essex.gov.uk|7416324c6db14b65ccfb08dd56742783|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|638761779061091713|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=9sG5aY2l8P3eh+P5SvXWbX3MoZrxklw0hfkG8er8Za4=&reserved=0\">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.\nWhat you should do next\nIf you are interested in finding out more about this role, please click apply.\nEssex 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.\nIf 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 <a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://essexcc.hollaroo.com/invitationrequest/create/e124bd94-bc5e-4d3c-9662-ad4400d257c8&data=04|01||fbbf1f73c05e49c1cc6c08da01a8bae3|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|637824121440121632|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000&sdata=bzVl4hQAzNV60pNGdiJDri8Pu5LwVCWzPVUyTFquBQw=&reserved=0\">here</a>. \nIf you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a>resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a>\nFollow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\">Facebook</a>,<a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\">LinkedIn</a>. 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Through our business-facing services, we drive an inclusive, integrated approach to skills development, business support, sector growth, and inward investment across the County.\nThe Inward Investment Lead will lead the Council’s work to build a coordinated public-private partnership approach to attracting interest in and securing foreign and domestic investments into Greater Essex. This includes defining competitive investment propositions from foreign and domestic investors as well as institutional and government investments into economic infrastructure and devising and implementing a strategy with partners to attract leads and convert them.\nThe role requires deep understanding of the investment landscape and good knowledge of current investment market opportunities and the needs of investors. The Inward Investment Lead will work closely with government bodies, business leaders, and economic development agencies to position Greater Essex as a top choice for investment.\nAccountabilities\nLead on the co-creation, with Greater Essex public and private sector partners, of a new Greater Essex coordinated approach to the following key inward investment processes:\nInward Investment Partnership and sponsors – Lead on the creation of a public-private partnership among those with commercial or policy interests in attracting inward investing businesses and infrastructure investments into Greater Essex. Including developing sponsorship opportunities to support inward investment marketing activities.\n \nInvestment Offer Definition– With local partners in industry and government, define competitive investment opportunities capable of engaging international investors\nInvestment Attraction:\nLead on the creation of a new Greater Essex coordinated approach to proactively identify and engage potential investors, companies, and industries that align with the region’s strategic goals, particularly in targeted sectors, including institutional investors and government funds.\nDevelop a communications programme to promote Essex’s investment opportunities (e.g. at UKREiiF) and by supporting the Business Marketing Strategy Lead to promote Greater Essex’s attractions as a place to work, visit, study and live.\nMarket Research & Analysis: Conduct or commission research to identify inward investment market trends, emerging industries, and potential investors given Greater Essex’s strengths. Utilise insights to inform partners’ investment attraction strategies and enhance value propositions.\nRelationship Management: Develop with partners an agreed Greater Essex investment lead conversion process with protocols. This requires establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key inward investment partners, including government officials, economic development organisations, local businesses, and industry associations.\nLead Conversion: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive investment interest, from early-stage inquiries to deal closure, including site visits, negotiations, regulatory compliance, and post-investment support. Collaborate with various teams to build tailored proposals, incentives, and business cases for potential investors.\nInvestor Aftercare: Develop a service to retain existing businesses and encourage their expansion within Essex, coordinating with partners and the Business Growth, Sector Development and Skills teams.\nEvent Coordination: Organise and participate in trade missions, investment events, networking sessions, and presentations to promote Greater Essex to a global audience.\nReporting & Analytics: Track, analyse, and report on inward investment activities, including leads, pipeline management, and conversion metrics. Present updates and insights to leadership and stakeholders regularly.\nPolicy Advocacy: Collaborate with public sector stakeholders to advocate for policies that create a favourable business climate and incentivise inward investment.\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience\n· Education to Level 6 or equivalent experience in investment attraction, economic development, business development, or a related field, with a proven track record of successful investment promotion and lead conversion projects.\n· Strong Partnership-building skills: Experience of building and managing partnerships around an agreed strategy and action plan.\n· Strong Business Acumen: Solid understanding of investment processes, economic trends, and sector-specific opportunities.\n· Investor Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to manage the expectations of private sector investors including pro-active client management skills and sales skills.\n· Project Management: Proficiency in managing multiple projects and coordinating resources to meet objectives.\n· Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse data, market trends, and competitive landscapes to inform strategy.\n· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in delivering presentations and pitches.\n· Cultural Awareness: Understanding of and sensitivity to cultural nuances in a global business environment.\n· Experience of investment target market business environments valued.\n· Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.\nWhy Essex?\nAs 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 <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex?source=workingforessex.com\">Everyone's Essex </a>. 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.\nEssex 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.\nWe’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.\nAt Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2?source=workingforessex.com\">Nolan principles </a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.\nAs 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. 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For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service?source=workingforessex.com\">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>\nEssex 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.\nIf 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 <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert&source=workingforessex.com\">The Essex Talent Community</a>\nIf you have queries or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,139 to £50,752 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-31T12:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d09af6c6-2bab-4ca5-b682-b9bd050b9381.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"afde143b-7c1e-4d9a-9f16-956c8303deaf","title":"Business Partnership Lead","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":2,"description":"Business Partnership Lead\nPermanent\nFull Time, 37 hours per week\n£43,139 to £50,752 per annum\nLocation: Chelmsford\nWorking Style: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working?source=workingforessex.com\">Anywhere worker</a>\nClosing Date: 13th April 2025\n \nEssex County Council is a systems leader for Skills and Economic Growth, partnering with public and private sectors to position Essex as a hub of innovation, enterprise, and ambition. Through our business-facing services, we drive an inclusive, integrated approach to skills development, business support, sector growth, and inward investment across the County.\nThis role supports the creation of a strong Greater Essex place partnership between the public and private sectors to create scale and alignment of resources, improving the effectiveness of economic growth activity and making Greater Essex stand out and compete as an attractive place to invest, work, visit, study and live.\nThe role will support the development of strong business partnerships and collaborative work into the wider economic development work, including key regional projects and the Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB).\nAccountabilities\n· Support ECC’s strategic business engagement, public/private sector partnership development, and business-facing promotion activities.\n· Support the growth and development through the effective organisation of the Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB) by ensuring there is a close link with delivery goals of place/sector partnerships that maximise the impact of economic development activities.\n· Identify and build a wide community of businesses and public sector partners to create a thriving place partnership to attract inward investing businesses and new investment into economic infrastructure; support business & sector growth activities, including existing partnerships (e.g. Visitor economy/LVEP, Construction Alliance); to enable and influence successful place shaping policy making.\n· Support the development of place/ sector business partnerships to engage and contribute (financially and in kind) to business growth in Greater Essex.\n· Develop paid sponsorships or memberships (to be financially self-sustaining) and a coordinated set of commercially driven business-led events (such as summits) that provide clear benefits for sponsors and partners.\n· Provide support in the recruitment and account management of place partnership sponsors and contributors through identifying potential sponsors, engaging with them to understand their needs and interests, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure ongoing collaboration and support.\n· Support marketing and communications programmes to ensure key audiences understand the scope and impact of major projects, partnership goals and activities and mobilise their alignment with them and contribution to them.\n· Support colleagues in delivering or commissioning activities to promote Essex’s attractions as a place to invest, work, visit, study, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement promotional strategies and ensuring that all activities align with the overall objectives ensuring that all activities align with the overall objectives\n· Ensure the implementation of ECC’s business account management approach by leading business engagement efforts that build and maintain trusting relationships with businesses, industry representatives and partners.\n \n \n \nKnowledge, Skills and Experience\n \n· Educated to RQF level 6 or equivalent by experience, preferably in economic development, business development or related discipline, with a proven track record of successful partnership with business for economic growth impact.\n· Experience of establishing strong partnerships across the public and private sectors at senior level, which are influential and collaborative in their nature and engender delivery of joint innovative strategies.\n· Strong leadership skills which drive a highly performing and motivated multi-disciplinary team from diverse backgrounds, to achieve strategic objectives.\n· Significant understanding and experience of modern, effective communication techniques and systems within a complex organisation/partnership, including the use of traditional, web-based and social media. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n· Relationship building: Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills including experience of operating at all levels to develop strong collaborative relationships across the public and private sectors.\n· Project management: Proficiency and experience in both private and public sector, across multiple projects and coordinating resources to meet objectives.\n· Self-reliant with an innovative and creative approach to relationship management and communication management with a proven track record of setting and delivering against operational goals and targets central to overall business growth objectives.\nWhy Essex?\nAs 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 <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex?source=workingforessex.com\">Everyone's Essex </a>. 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.\nEssex 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.\nWe’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.\nAt Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2?source=workingforessex.com\">Nolan principles </a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.\nAs 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 <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service?source=workingforessex.com\">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>\nEssex 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.\nIf 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 <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert&source=workingforessex.com\">The Essex Talent Community</a>\nIf you have queries or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk\nFollow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil?source=workingforessex.com\">Facebook </a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc?source=workingforessex.com\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc?source=workingforessex.com\">Instagram </a>and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/?source=workingforessex.com\">LinkedIn </a>. 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As one of the largest county councils in the country, we have a significant growth agenda. Quite simply, we must think to the future to accommodate our burgeoning population, and as such, we must source the aggregates and resources that we need to secure a great quality of life for our local residents. From new schools and new homes to mixed-use schemes and libraries, we must consider every aspect of what our community will need to thrive across the next 20 to 30 years – and it is here that you could find an exceptional challenge.\n \nYou will be the lead officer at the council’s Planning Committee, and lead two teams within the Planning and Sustainable Development Service. Balancing a broad range of fascinating projects which will exponentially enhance the local area, you will be a trusted advisor to elected members, who will look to you for high quality guidance.\n \nAs such, half of your role will be focused on our Minerals and Waste Policy, in which you will take responsibility for maintaining the progress of our Minerals Local Plan review. Whether commissioning specialist resources to support planning activity or guiding the team in devising evidence-based recommendations, you will ensure that our ambitious plans are realistic and achievable.\n \nThe other half of your role will see you guiding the Development Management team that looks after planning applications relating to quarries, waste proposals, strategic county infrastructure projects and so forth. Intervening in the most complex development, enforcement and infrastructure negotiations, you will strive to improve the quality of application responses and ensure all planning decisions are robust. \n \nWith colleagues across the organisation looking to you for guidance, this is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level. You will also manage the Council’s corporate response to strategically important infrastructure planning applications, there will be plenty of variety in the projects you’re tackling, plus the chance to work at the highest levels.\n \nTo make the most of this career-defining role, you will be an inspirational leader with good project management skills. As someone who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex problems, you will bring plenty of tenacity and resilience to every challenge, plus a can-do mindset. With the ability to inspire confidence in the Planning Committee members, you will have exceptional communication, influencing and negotiating skills. We are always looking to develop the skills of our team, so you will also be keen to mentor your colleagues and help them develop their professional capabilities.\n \nFrom a practical point of view, we are looking for an experienced and qualified planning professional who holds Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). We are looking for someone who has experience and leadership in minerals and waste policy, and Development Management. It also would be ideal if you have undergone recognised leadership training. We will work with you to develop these skills, as long as you are an inspirational leader who is keen to learn. Above all else, you will need to be focused on improving the lives of Essex’s residents, and you will be passionate about helping Essex fulfil its full potential.\n \nIn turn, we can offer you a highly competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave (with the option to purchase additional days), access to our desirable Local Government Pension Scheme, life assurance and up to 4 days of volunteering leave – plus a range of staff discounts. You will also find lifestyle-friendly flexible working options, including the chance to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity.\n \nPlease note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.\n \nTo read more about us please visit: <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health\">People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex</a>\n \nWhy Essex? We are ambitious and a place to be proud of. 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. Essex is home to England’s oldest town, Colchester, and the two post war new towns– Basildon and Harlow. Along with the City of Chelmsford, our county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for advancing your career. 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Senior Building Services Engineer (Electrical)

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£42,679 to £50,211 per annum

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Inward Investment Lead

Essex County Council

£43,139 to £50,752 per annum

Essex (Hybrid)

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Business Partnership Lead

Essex County Council

£43,139 to £50,752 per annum

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Chief Planning Officer

Essex County Council

up to £71,036 per annum

Essex (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

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