Governance Admin – Harlow District Council
Location, Harlow
Full time, Temporary
12Month Contract
£156.19 PAYE / £200.00 Umbrella
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 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
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
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive local authority environment, gaining valuable experience within a busy and professional team while contributing to the effective delivery of services across Harlow Council.
What you should do next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk