Workforce Ambassadors are employees who really want to make a difference at Essex County Council. They are curious about the way we do things and how they could be improved, as well as enthusiastic and positive. They have a creative approach to problem-solving.
Workforce Ambassadors are employee representatives within their own functions, who get involved with organisational projects, provide support to their teams and have their voices heard in a way that can really make a difference.
Role of Workforce Ambassadors
The role of the Workforce Ambassador involves:
- listening to colleagues, identifying the 'hot topics' and understanding their issues, and bringing these for discussion and resolution to the Workforce Ambassador group meetings
- engaging in cross-cutting organisational projects and being a voice for colleagues in the function
- being a positive advocate and champion for workforce initiatives, including those related to culture, wellbeing, ways of working, and more
- gathering feedback on how the workforce is feeling (temperature check)
- organising activities to support and enthuse the workforce
- being a two-way conduit for communication between the workforce and strategic priorities
How do I find out more
Workforce Ambassadors are currently being launched across the council. Look out for opportunities on our News pages and in function-based newsletters.
Contact
If you have any questions relating to Workforce Ambassadors, please email Our.Voice@essex.gov.uk.