Admin (Democratic services)

Posting date:	26 February 2026
Salary:	£16.5 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 March 2026
Location:	Basildon, South East, SS14 1DL
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP226623CT1757-21902-26022026

Summary

£16.50 PAYE / £21.13 Umbrella
Full-Time (36.25 hrs) Temporary 3–6 Months
Part‑time (30 hrs) considered

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Administrator to join a busy and fast‑paced environment, providing high‑quality business support to a team delivering governance and meeting management functions. This is a temporary position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

About the Role

You will play a key part in supporting meetings, preparing documentation, coordinating agendas and paperwork, and ensuring accurate record‑keeping. The role involves working closely with multiple teams, managing inboxes, tracking actions, and maintaining smooth administrative operations. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and business support.
• Organise and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate paperwork.
• Quality‑check documents for internal and external use.
• Work collaboratively with project and governance-focused teams.
• Manage shared inboxes, track progress against actions, and maintain accurate records.
• Support project documentation and ensure timely completion of tasks.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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