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Southend-on-Sea

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Functional Assessor

Join Ingeus as a Functional Assessor in Southend-on-Sea and use your clinical skills in a new, rewarding way. This full-time, Monday–Friday role offers strong earning potential, structured development and the chance to make a real difference for people across Essex. Key Responsibilities - Carry out functional assessments, reviewing how health conditions impact day-to-day activities - Produce clear, accurate reports based on evidence, clinical judgement and assessment findings - Conduct assessments professionally, ensuring a supportive and respectful experience for each individual - Maintain high standards of quality, compliance and confidentiality in line with guidance and best practice - Keep up to date with training and feedback to continuously improve assessment and reporting skills What You'll Need - Registered healthcare professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC or GMC) with recent clinical experience - Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and ask the right questions - Confident report writing, attention to detail and good IT skills - A professional, impartial approach and commitment to delivering fair, evidence-based outcomes Why Apply Enjoy a competitive salary from £35,436 p/a with a starting salary up to £47,853, potential £2k uplift in year one, further uplifts from year two, up to 10% quarterly bonus, and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more.

From £35,436 per year
Southend-on-Sea
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical

Project Manager (Electrical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Electrical) to lead high-value engineering projects in Southend-on-Sea. This is a rare opportunity to step into an autonomous, permanent role with a growing business delivering electrical and mechanical solutions across exciting new contracts in Essex and beyond. Key Responsibilities - Manage electrical projects from planning through to commissioning, ensuring delivery on time and to budget - Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance - Produce and maintain project documentation, schedules, risk assessments and progress reports - Oversee site operations, ensuring health & safety and relevant electrical regulations are followed - Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, control variations and maintain strong relationships What You'll Need - Proven experience as an Electrical Project Manager (or similar) within engineering/construction environments - Strong knowledge of electrical installations, project planning and site coordination - Confidence leading teams and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced setting - Full UK driving licence (van provided); overtime flexibility is desirable Why Apply Join an expanding employer offering from £65,000 p/a, a company van, overtime, healthcare and the chance to grow with a team taking on new projects across Essex.

From £65,000 per year
Southend-on-Sea
Engineering

Resident Engagement Officer

Join Focus Resourcing Group as a Resident Engagement Officer in Southend-on-Sea, helping shape stronger relationships between services and the local community. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity in Essex for a confident communicator who enjoys making a visible difference to residents’ experiences. Key Responsibilities - Lead the development and delivery of resident engagement plans and activity across Southend-on-Sea - Organise and host resident meetings, forums, events and consultations to gather feedback and build trust - Create clear, engaging communications for residents, partners and stakeholders (updates, surveys, briefings) - Capture insights, analyse themes and report outcomes, ensuring actions are followed through and improvements are evidenced - Build positive working relationships with internal teams and community groups to support inclusive engagement What You’ll Need - Extremely confident communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in person and in writing - Proven experience in resident/community engagement, customer experience, housing, local government, or a similar environment - Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple activities and deadlines across a 37-hour Monday–Friday week - A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine passion for improving resident involvement and community outcomes Why Apply You’ll earn from £30,000 p/a (role advertised at £34,434) and gain a high-impact position with the chance to build long-term engagement programmes in Essex. There may be the option to start on a temporary basis before full onboarding.

From £30,000 per year
Southend-on-Sea
Administration

Sustainability Manager

Success Talent is recruiting a Sustainability Manager (Group Product Sustainability Lead) for an ambitious, international product business based in Southend-on-Sea. This is a rare chance to build the sustainability function from the ground up, shaping strategy that keeps the organisation ahead of fast-moving UK and EU regulation while delivering real commercial value in Essex. Key Responsibilities - Own and deliver the group product sustainability roadmap across the UK and Europe - Establish frameworks, governance, and reporting for product sustainability and compliance - Partner with product, sourcing, and technology teams to embed sustainability into lifecycle decisions - Track regulatory change and translate requirements into clear actions and timelines - Lead data capture and performance metrics to evidence progress and support stakeholder reporting What You'll Need - Proven experience leading sustainability programmes, ideally within consumer products, retail, or manufacturing - Strong working knowledge of product compliance and emerging UK/EU sustainability legislation - Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and building cross-functional processes from scratch - Analytical mindset with the ability to use systems/data to measure impact (IT/tech literacy beneficial) Why Apply Salary from £50,000 p/a, plus the opportunity to create a high-impact sustainability function with genuine influence and long-term growth in Southend-on-Sea.

From £50,000 per year
Southend-on-Sea
IT & Technology

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The Essex job market is diverse and growing, with opportunities spanning technology, healthcare, construction, retail, hospitality, and professional services. Discover Essex brings together the latest vacancies from local employers who are actively hiring across the county. Whether you are seeking a full-time position, part-time work, freelance contracts, or an apprenticeship, our jobs board connects you with employers who value local talent.

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Whether you are just starting out, looking for a career change, or searching for senior management positions, the Essex employment landscape has something to offer. Many local businesses advertise roles exclusively through community platforms like ours, meaning you will find vacancies here that are not listed on the larger national job boards. From entry-level warehouse and customer service roles to specialist engineering and finance positions, Essex employers are looking for dedicated individuals who want to work close to home.

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The cost of living in Essex is generally more affordable than in central London, while salaries in many sectors remain competitive. Towns like Harlow offer modern business parks and enterprise zones that attract employers from across the south-east. Essex is also home to several further education colleges and the University of Essex, providing a pipeline of skilled graduates entering the local workforce each year.

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