Environmental Health Officer

Borough of Barnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A borough council in England is looking for an Environmental Health Practitioner to enforce health and safety regulations. You will conduct inspections, support food law enforcement, and ensure compliance within the community. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and experience in health & safety as well as food law enforcement. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and is critical to public health initiatives. Apply now to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance options

Lifestyle discounts

Range of payroll benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee well-being training programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record in food law enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Experience in health & safety inspections and enforcement action.
• Practical experience in complaint investigations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Health & safety inspections

Food law enforcement

Complaint investigations

Education

Qualification listed in the Food Law Code of Practice

Job description

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 works 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.

Job Titles

• Head of Environmental Health, Consumer and Public Protection
• Counter Fraud and Trading Standards Manager
• Service Manager – Environmental Health (Commercial)
• Team Leader-Health and Safety
• Environmental Health Practitioner
• Senior Food Safety Officers x2
• Public Health & Noise Nuisance Officers x2
• Technical Scientific Officer
• Technical Trading Standards Officer

These are place‑based roles, which require officers to primarily work from Barnet Council offices in Colindale or other locations across the borough.

Environmental Health Practitioner (Health & Safety)

We’re transforming the way Environmental Health services are delivered! Following a recent reorganisation, we’ve introduced a new structure focused on risk‑based, proportionate approaches to statutory functions. This is an exciting time to join us and make a real impact.

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Why Join Us?

• 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

Ready to take on this challenge?

Apply now and help us deliver exceptional Environmental Health services!

Closing date for applications:

19 January 2026

Interviews will take place during week commencing 2 February 2026.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• 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

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.