Essex County Council.
After a competitive tender process, we were selected to design and develop a new website for Essex County Council’s employee vetting service, E2E Vetting. Previously, the service was only accessible as a standalone page on the Working for Essex website. The goal was to establish a dedicated, user-friendly brochure site that would allow E2E Vetting to operate as a standalone brand.
Project overview.
Client: Essex County Council
The project had to align with public sector requirements, including GDPR compliance and strict accessibility standards. Our challenge was to create a simple yet effective website that would clearly communicate the service offering while ensuring a seamless user experience.
Scope of work.
- Branding
- Market research
- Website design
- Website development
- Digital accessibility
- Hosting
What we did.
- Branding: developed brand guidelines, including font family and a colour palette derived from the existing logo, ensuring a consistent visual identity across the website
- Market research: conducted extensive competitor analysis to inform design and functionality decisions.
Website architecture: designed a clear and logical sitemap for optimal user navigation - Design: created fully responsive mobile and desktop designs to confirm accessibility and usability across all devices
- Development: delivered the website on WordPress using our Lark setup for a cost-efficient, streamlined and flexible content management experience
- Quality assurance: implemented a comprehensive QA process to ensure functionality, security, and performance met high standards
- Accessibility audit: conducted a robust accessibility review to meet industry and client standards, ensuring compliance with AA accessibility guidelines
- Hosting: the website is hosted on our clean energy server, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable digital solutions
Results.
We delivered a fully responsive, user-friendly website that meets industry accessibility standards (AA) while providing a clear and professional platform for E2E Vetting’s services. By aligning with public sector requirements and best practices, the website provides a seamless experience for users while supporting Essex County Council’s broader goals of efficiency and accessibility.
Ongoing support and maintenance continue to ensure that the website remains functional, secure, and optimised for its users.