Public Health & Noise and Nuisance Officer

London Borough of Barnet; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in London seeks an Environmental Health Officer to investigate service requests regarding noise and nuisance. The role demands strong investigative skills and the ability to enforce legal standards set by various environmental acts. Candidates should be proactive in delivering high-quality services and capable of working both independently and in teams. The position includes benefits like pension access, training opportunities, and next-level well-being support. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are possible, ensuring a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance options

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits including gym membership

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee well-being training programs

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high-quality services.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate service requests.
• Advise and enforce legal standards under environmental legislation.
• Conduct site visits and prepare legal notices.
• Participate in the out-of-hours service on a rota basis.

Skills

Investigative skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Proactive service delivery

Job description

Role Overview

As an Environmental Health Officer, you'll play a vital role in:

• Responding to and investigating service requests, primarily around noise and nuisance, while tackling other environmental concerns.
• Using your expertise to advise, assist, and enforce legal standards under key legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
• Conducting site visits, gathering evidence, and preparing legal notices to uphold community safety.
• Participating in our out-of-hours service on a rota basis (with additional pay).

Key Skills & Attributes

• A proactive professional committed to delivering high-quality services.
• Strong investigative and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet published service standards.

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.

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 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 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.