Public Health & Noise and Nuisance Officer

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 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.

The following exciting permanent job opportunities have arisen at Barnet Council, where you will be empowered to make a real difference.

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 Officer
• 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.

Public Health & Noise Nuisance Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join us in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of every resident, worker, and visitor in our Borough.

As a Public Health & Noise Nuisance 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 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).

What we’re looking for

• 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.

Why join us

You’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations while making a tangible impact on public health and wellbeing.

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Ready to make a difference

Please read carefully the role profile and the person specification to ensure you meet the requirements of the role before commencing your application. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace and helping us complete some work tasks more efficiently. AI tools lack the authenticity and ability to showcase a candidate’s breadth of knowledge, skills and experience. We ask that you complete your application using your own words and experiences.

If you would like further information or to have an informal discussion about this post before applying, please email Je

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,…