Careers
Looking for your next career move? Discover job vacancies and apprenticeships across Essex with EGA tools and programmes.
Get in touch
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Essex Opportunities
Information about jobs, careers, skills and training
Essex Opportunities is a free, one‑stop platform that helps residents find jobs, apprenticeships, training and career resources across Essex. Whether you're exploring new roles, planning your next step or looking to upskill, the site brings together thousands of vacancies, local courses and helpful guidance to support your career journey.
Construction job brokerage
Access construction jobs, training & employment support.
Looking for a career in construction? The Construction Jobs Brokerage Service connects Essex residents with local construction employers who are hiring now. No experience needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn. We'll help you explore opportunities and take your next step into work.
WORKING FOR ESSEX
Job vacancies at Essex County Council
Interested in working with us at the Essex Growth Agency, or at Essex County Council, district and borough councils, and schools? Keep an eye out for upcoming vacancies at workingforessex.com.
Stories of progress
Don't just take our word for it, hear from the local individuals who are scaling faster and thinking bigger.
“It’s been fun, it’s been a good learning curve. Everyone is really nice here, the teachers are really good — Debbie is brilliant, she’s helped me out loads. I really like tiling. I would really like to work for the local council afterwards and repair houses, and I would like to be a multi trader.”
Skills Bootcamps
“The staff have been great honestly, and fun to work with. They’ve been really good at guiding, especially Dave or Lee. I really, really enjoyed the joinery part of carpentry too. That was really fun.”
Skills Bootcamps
“The whole course has been fascinating. Blender is an amazing piece of software with so many applications, from filmmaking to interior design. I now have a much better understanding of how to present myself and how to communicate what I do.”
Skills Bootcamps
“If I think back to 10 weeks ago and what I am capable of now — it’s astounding. Being able to use Blender will be incredibly useful going forward, and the course has been a welcome nudge to restart my business.”
Skills Bootcamps