Job Description
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Borough Council to recruit an Administrator on a full-time temporary basis, with part-time (30 hours) considered.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.
We are seeking a highly adaptable and proactive Administration Support Officer who can quickly pick up tasks and work effectively within a fast-paced local government environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective, proactive, reactive and comprehensive business support to the team
- Support the organisation of meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and coordinating paperwork
- Quality assure documents required for internal and external meetings
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Management Office (PMO) and Democratic Services teams
- Assist with a range of administrative tasks including inbox management, tracking actions, maintaining records, and supporting project documentation
- Ensure confidentiality, accuracy and timely completion of all tasks
Key Requirements
- Ability to learn quickly, work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
- Previous local authority or council experience is highly beneficial
- Experience in governance, democratic services, or elections is advantageous
- Confident using IT systems and capable of navigating new digital platforms with ease
- Good understanding of GDPR and information governance
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ideal Candidate
- Highly organised and reliable
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple teams
- Clear communicator, both written and verbal
- Comfortable managing competing deadlines and working independently
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