Risk management

At Essex County Council, we use the risk management system JCAD Core​ to record and manage risk.  

The system is used to record risks at service, function and strategic level, as well as for any project or programme risks that need to be recorded on JCAD in addition to recording on project or programme books.  

Log in to JCAD Core

​Accessing for the first time​ 

You need to be granted access if you are using JCAD Core for the first time.  

Please contact the team at risk@essex.gov.uk to gain access. It is a single sign-in system, which means you will not need to enter a password each time you use JCAD Core. 

JCAD Core training 

The JCAD Core user guide (PPTX, 2MB) explains how to use all aspects of the system.

For information on how to use the system to report risks, read the JCAD reporting guide (PPTX, 2GB).  

Completing a risk review is an important part of the risk management process. Follow the guidance on best practice for completing a risk review on JCAD Core (PDF, 80KB).  

Training videos 

You can watch JCAD Core training videos on My Learning.

The videos explain how to use the JCAD Core risk management system, including:

• an introduction and navigation of the system 
• a guide to reviewing risks and controls 
• a guide to adding new risks  
• how to run reports in JCAD 

One to one guidance 

If you require any one to one guidance on using JCAD Core, please email risk@essex.gov.uk to book a session.