Admin – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council (ECC) is supporting Harlow District Council in recruiting a Governance Administrator on a temporary contract for up to 12 months. The role is on-site with pattern of 3 days per week, rising to 4 days as needed.

We are seeking a highly organised administrator to provide comprehensive support within the Property Directorate, handling meetings, records, and governance processes to ensure smooth operation of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Confident taking meeting minutes and producing professional documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Organising and scheduling meetings, including booking rooms and coordinating attendees.
• Managing calendars and arranging appointments.
• Taking accurate minutes during meetings and distributing actions as required.
• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading reports, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
• Monitoring shared inboxes and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
• Updating databases, records, and tracking systems. Supporting governance and administrative processes across the service.
• Liaising with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure deadlines and actions are met.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Meeting minutes

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Governance Admin – Harlow District Council

Location, Harlow

Full time, Temporary

12Month Contract

£156.19 PAYE

Closing Date:Wednesday 12th August 2026

Essex County Council (ECC) is delighted to be supporting Harlow Council in the recruitment of a Governance Administrator on a temporary contract for up to 12 months.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site. 3 days per week, increasing to 4.

Harlow is a vibrant and growing district with excellent transport links, shopping and leisure facilities. Conveniently located close to the M11 and M25, with direct rail connections to London and Stansted Airport, Harlow offers an excellent environment in which to build your career.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated administrator to join the team and provide comprehensive administrative support within the Property Directorate.

This is a varied and busy role where you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day administrative activities, coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and ensuring records and governance processes are maintained efficiently. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the team operate smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Organising and scheduling meetings, including booking rooms and coordinating attendees
• Managing calendars and arranging appointments
• Taking accurate minutes during meetings and distributing actions as required
• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading reports, correspondence, and other documentation
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
• Monitoring shared inboxes and responding to enquiries where appropriate
• Updating databases, records, and tracking systemsSupporting governance and administrative processes across the service
• Liaising with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure deadlines and actions are met
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an administrative or business support role
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Confident taking meeting minutes and producing professional documentation
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team