Senior Environmental Health and Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Salary range
: £44,685 - £55,323 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract
:
Permanent

Hours of work
: 36 hours per week

Location
:
Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us.

Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.

We are looking to recruit an Environmental Health Officer/Enforcement Officer to join our Health & Safety Enforcement Team with responsibilities primarily for health and safety interventions, accident investigations, special treatment licensing, and smoke free enforcement.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are looking to make a difference and contribute to the Borough's wellbeing with opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of commercial settings; explore opportunities and take part in regular high profile projects to improve the health and wellbeing of the Borough’s visitors and businesses. Consideration will also be given to newly qualified EHOs who have signed up to the CIEH EHP pathway to registration.

To be successful you will need to have a professional qualification to undertake health and safety interventions e.g. NEBOSH or a Diploma/BSc/MSc in Environmental Health and EHRB registered with the CIEH. You will also need to have a good working knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation as well as experience of investigating RIDDOR notifications, health and safety complaints and enforcement action.

We Know People Do Their Best Work When They Feel Valued, Supported And Able To Grow. At Brent, You Will Benefit From

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• hybrid and flexible working options for most roles
• supportive family-friendly policies
• health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities
• learning and development opportunities to support your career
• access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

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Closing date
:
Friday 04 September 2026 (23:59)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote…