Environmental Health Practitioner x2
Environmental Health Practitioner x2
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21-04-2025
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About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers 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 role
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 all focused on rebalancing Environmental Health and delivering statutory functions using a riskbased and proportionate approach. Progress has been made but there is still a long and challenging journey ahead of us. That is why we are looking for extraordinary colleagues to join our team for what will undoubtedly be one of the most rewarding challenges of their careers.
Environmental Health Practitioner X2 (Health & Safety)
We are looking for candidates who have experience in delivering food and health & safety enforcement as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) so you must be registered as an EHP. Your main responsibility will be delivering the full range of health and safety enforcement functions including inspections investigations and taking enforcement action. These roles will also include elements of food law enforcement work (inspections).
About you
You will need to demonstrate:
- A qualification as listed in the Food Law Code of Practice to deliver the full range of official food controls
- Experience in carrying out health & safety inspections
- Experience in taking enforcement action
- Proven front line experience in delivering official food controls within a local authority setting
- Practical experience in food and health and safety complaint investigations
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
- Worklife balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working parttime
- 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
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. 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 candidates 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 these posts before applyingplease email: Obi Oranu (Service Manager Environmental Health Commercial)
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including parttime compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy worklife balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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