Environmental Health Officer

London Borough of Barnet; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government administration in London seeks experienced Environmental Health Practitioners to join their team dedicated to enforcing food laws and ensuring public health. In this role, you will carry out health and safety inspections, support food law enforcement, and collaborate with others to protect communities. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in local authority settings. Flexible working options promote a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance options

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits including gym membership

Excellent training opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Proven track record in food law enforcement.
• Experience in health & safety inspections and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health & safety enforcement functions including inspections.
• Support food law enforcement work through inspections.
• Work collaboratively to ensure compliance.

Skills

Health & safety inspections

Food law enforcement

Complaint investigations

Education

Registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Food Law Code of Practice qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out health & safety enforcement functions, including inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Support food law enforcement work, including inspections.
• Work collaboratively to ensure compliance and safeguard communities; be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of Environmental Health.
• Work on meaningful projects that protect public health.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Qualification listed in the Food Law Code of Practice to deliver official food controls.
• Experience in health & safety inspections and enforcement action.
• Proven track record in food law enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Practical experience in complaint investigations.

Ready to take on this challenge? A pply now and help us deliver exceptional Environmental Health services!

We're looking for experienced Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) to join our team. If you're passionate about protecting public health and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a wonderful place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values (Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusive, Collaborate).

About the Directorate

The Assurance and Public Protection directorate ensures democratic accountability of council services. The directorate work together to monitor and ensure compliance and provide assurance of Barnet being an engaged and effective council that protects the public purse. They provide enforcement services that engage and protect residents and businesses to support a safer and healthier borough. In the Assurance and Public Protection directorate, we are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents and customers of Barnet every single day.

Benefits

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance.
• Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.