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Job Description
Salary range: £44,685- £55,323 per annum inclusive of London weighting
Contract: Fixed term (12 month)
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.
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.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an Environmental Health Officer/Enforcement Officer to join our Food and Health & Safety Team with responsibilities primarily for food safety and health & safety interventions, Infectious Disease Control, accident investigations, special treatment licensing, and smoke free enforcement.
About you
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 food and health & safety interventions e.g. Diploma/BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or NEBOSH and registered with the CIEH/IOSH. You will also need to have a good working knowledge and understanding of food and health & safety legislation as well as experience of investigating food and health & safety complaints, infectious diseases, RIDDOR, and enforcement action
Why join us?
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
To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you.
How to apply
Closing date: Friday 13 September 2026 (23:59)
Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application.
You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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 inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.