Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety & Health & Safety)
Location: Barnet (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £42,771 – £46,968
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health team. This role is key to protecting and improving the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents, workers, and visitors across the borough. The successful candidate will lead on complex Health and Safety investigations and deliver a comprehensive Food Safety inspection programme, ensuring compliance with legislation and maintaining high professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct food safety and hygiene inspections across a variety of premises
Lead and manage complex health and safety investigations and incidents
Enforce legislation using the full range of statutory powers
Investigate food complaints, infectious diseases, and public health risks
Inspect premises in relation to pests, drainage, refuse, and associated issues
Prepare legal case files, serve notices, and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required
Provide professional advice and guidance to businesses, schools, and stakeholders
Liaise with key partners including the Food Standards Agency and the Health and Safety Executive
Support outbreak investigations and multi-agency working
Contribute to service improvement, policy development, and training initiatives
You will be a qualified and experienced professional with:
A recognised qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent
Experience in food safety enforcement and health and safety regulation
Strong knowledge of relevant UK legislation and enforcement practices
Experience managing complex investigations and preparing legal cases
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid working environment
To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency