Governance Admin (12‑Month Contract) – On‑Site

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Harlow; Hybrid; 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

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.