Governance Administrator

Berry Recruitment Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Governance Administrator for a 12-month temporary role in Harlow. On-site requirement is three days per week, increasing to four as needed. You will provide governance support, manage records, and coordinate across the service with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes minute-taking, reports preparation, and efficient admin across MS Office tools. This is a local-authority setting with clear governance and compliance duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or business support.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Confident minute-taker with strong documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Organise and schedule meetings, including room bookings.
• Manage calendars and appointments.
• Take accurate meeting minutes and distribute actions.
• Prepare and proofread reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to enquiries.
• Update databases, records, and tracking systems.
• Support governance processes and compliance activities.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Experience in administration

Highly organised

Multitasking

Minute-taking

Microsoft Office

Reliable and proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Governance Administrator (FOR-20DJ) Harlow, England

A local authority in Harlow is seeking a Governance Administrator to join the Property Directorate on a 12-month temporary contract. This role is full time but you will need to be on-site for 3 days per week, increasing to 4.

Harlow offers excellent transport links, modern facilities, and strong connectivity to London and Stansted Airport - an ideal location to grow your career in public services.

Role Overview

You will provide high-quality administrative and governance support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective coordination across the service.

Pay: Either£156.19 to £200 per day dependant on the engagement type

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and schedule meetings, including room bookings
• Manage calendars and appointments
• Take accurate meeting minutes and distribute actions
• Prepare and proofread reports, correspondence, and documentation
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to enquiries
• Update databases, records, and tracking systems
• Support governance processes and compliance activities
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to meet deadlines
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team

About You

• Experience in administration or business support
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Confident minute-taker with strong documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team