Public Protection Officer - Public Health and Noise Nuisance

Directorate: Assurance Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time 36 hours Salary: Grade I - £42,771 £46,968 Location: Colindale / Hybrid / Onsite Closing Date: 1st November 2026 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 great 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: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do. About the Directorate The Environmental Health - Consumer and Public Protection Service sits within the Assurance and Public Protection Directorate. We are committed to providing the very best services for residents, businesses, consumers and visitors. We work in a modern, hybrid way recognising the importance of office attendance for key, in-person meetings and to collaborate with other colleagues, but with the flexibility needed to fulfil the role. About the roles We are at an exciting point in this journey following a recent reorganisation to bolster Environmental Health service delivery. There is a new structure in place, focused on a risk-based and proportionate approach to the delivery of Environmental Health services and our statutory functions. We are now looking for extraordinary colleagues to join our team and help us to continue to deliver an excellent service. Join us in our mission to create a healthier and more pleasant environment for all residents of Barnet. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) Public Health & Noise Nuisance Officer Are you interested in contributing to the reduction of noise, nuisance and public health issues for the residents and workers of Barnet? We are seeking a dedicated officer to join Public Health & Noise Nuisance Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating nuisance issues including noise, smoke, odour, and light; and public health issues relating to drainage, refuse and pests. The successful candidate will contribute to a front line ‘witnessing’ service, carrying out visits and gathering evidence of reported breaches. You will be required to work some weekend nightshifts as part of a shift rotation. Key responsibilities include: Working independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrating excellent communication skills and confidence in handling potentially confrontational situations with the public. Attending court as a witness when necessary. Essential qualifications and skills: A good standard of knowledge of legislation pertaining to statutory nuisance and demonstrable experience. About you Barnet are looking for individuals that are confident in dealing with enforcement issues. You will need to demonstrate: effective communication and investigative skills a willingness to tackle non-compliance the aptitude of promoting a culture of close collaboration the ability to work independently and as part of a team the ability to create working relationships both internally and externally. 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, 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 op