Governance Administrator

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 Excellent written and verbal communication Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job