Team Leader (Health & Safety)

Team Leader (Health & Safety)

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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. Our staff are committed to our values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

Job Description

As part of the Assurance and Public Protection directorate, you will lead enforcement activities across the borough, ensuring compliance and providing assurance that Barnet is an engaged and effective council that protects the public purse.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee health and safety enforcement functions.
• Take proactive enforcement actions to ensure compliance.
• Lead and mentor a small, committed team.
• Work collaboratively while managing investigations independently.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous local authority enforcement experience.
• A relevant qualification such as an Environmental Health degree or IOSH certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong communication and investigative skills.
• Proven supervisory experience.

Why join us?

You’ll play a vital role in protecting the health and wellbeing of our community while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Closing Date & Interviews

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2 February 2026.

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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 opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance

How To Apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact obi.oranu@barnet.gov.uk.

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. We practice stringent safer recruitment procedures and offer equal opportunities. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident, Committed Employer. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

All posts are subject to a probationary period of six months. Due to the high number of applications, vacancies may close before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible and check your email, including the Junk Mail folder, for further communication. If you do not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted.