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 atte