EssexWorks®: connected programmes for business growth, skills and economic prosperity.
EssexWorks® brings together targeted initiatives that help businesses grow, people develop new skills and local economies become stronger.
Designed and delivered by The Consortium, EssexWorks® connects employers, entrepreneurs, local authorities, education partners and economic development teams through practical programmes with measurable impact.
What EssexWorks® delivers:
- Business growth and resilience support
- Job creation and workforce development
- Sector-specific support
- Live reporting and measurable outcomes
Digital and employability skills
Employer engagement
EssexWorks® programmes are supported by EssexWorks® Engine, our proprietary digital platform for engagement, applications, reporting and performance tracking.
The Job Creation Programme supports employers with workforce development, recruitment and financial planning, employment law and access to local talent.
Outputs and Impacts:
- Workforce development
- HR, recruitment and finance guidance
- Business growth support
- Access to local talent pipelines
Business support programmes supported with a bespoke digital App, designed to help local businesses grow, build confidence and access practical support.
Client: Basildon Borough Council
Outputs and Impacts:
- KPIs exceeded
- New enterprises created
- Jobs created and safeguarded
- Capital grants successfully triaged, awarded and defrayed
- 98.5% participant average satisfaction rating
- Social value offering to local schools and community charity
A large-scale digital skills and employability programme helping young people build confidence, understand career pathways and engage with local employers.
Clients: Braintree District Council, Basildon Borough Council, North Essex Economic Board ‘NEEB’
Outputs and Impacts:
- 3500+ students supported
- 100% of students said they would recommend the event
- 92% reported improved digital confidence
- 85% became more aware of local career pathways
- Delivered with global brands and local employers
- Interactive sessions with live feedback collection
Targeted showcase events to encourage uptake and knowledge of T-Levels.
Client: Greater Essex Careers Hub
Outputs and Impacts:
- Employer engagement events helping businesses understand T-Levels and future talent pipelines with the aim of creating T-Levels vocational placements for students
- Student Showcase awareness events helping students discover the benefits and career pathways from T-Levels and connecting them with local schools and colleges
- 100% of attendees would recommend
- 26 new T-Level placement opportunities created
Business engagement and networking programmes with a bespoke digital App, designed to connect businesses across North Essex, including rural areas.
Client: North Essex Economic Board ‘NEEB’
Outputs and Impacts:
- KPIs exceeded
- 85% of participants new to local authority support
- 100% of participants would recommend NEEB Link
- Social value offering to local schools, HMP Chelmsford and community charity
Helping Essex businesses achieve national recognition.
We help Essex businesses understand their eligibility, develop strong evidence and prepare clear, compelling King’s Awards for Enterprise applications.
Support includes:
- Eligibility checks
- Application guidance
- Evidence development
- Submission review
Designed around place. Measured by impact. Creating social value.
Across every programme, The Consortium focuses on practical delivery, accessible support and measurable public value.
In recent years we have delivered social value at HMP Chelmsford, schools and colleges and food banks.
We help partners turn local priorities into programmes that make a visible difference.
