Team Leader (Health & Safety)

London Borough of Barnet; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is looking for a Health & Safety Team Leader to oversee enforcement activities across the borough. The ideal candidate will have local authority enforcement experience, relevant qualifications in Environmental Health or Occupational Health and Safety, and strong communication skills. This position offers benefits such as access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working options, and extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Lifestyle discounts from retailers

Broad payroll benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee well-being training programs

Qualifications

• Previous local authority enforcement experience.
• Strong communication and investigative skills.
• Proven supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement activities across the borough.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Investigative skills

Education

Environmental Health degree or IOSH certification

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and communities? Barnet Council is looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Team Leader to lead enforcement activities across the borough.

Qualifications

• Previous local authority enforcement experience.
• A relevant qualification such as an Environmental Health degree or IOSH certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong communication and investigative skills.
• Proven supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 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 and Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working.

Please read carefully the role profile and the person specification to ensure you meet the requirements of the role before commencing your application.