Senior Scientific Officer

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a vibrant borough with excellent schools, town centres, green spaces and diverse communities. As a council we are committed to building on these strengths, working with residents and partners to make Barnet an even better place to live and work. Our staff share the values of Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusiveness and Collaboration.

Join Barnet Council’s Assurance and Public Protection Directorate to play an essential role in safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. You will work mainly from Barnet Council offices in Colindale or other borough locations.

• Carry out inspections, applying statutory powers to protect public health
• Provide expert advice and assistance to businesses and residents
• Help the Council meet its statutory obligations while delivering exceptional service

• Degree in Environmental Science, Pollution Control or a related field
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, codes of practice and guidance
• Experience recording data accurately using specialist systems
• Adaptable, flexible and ready to take on new challenges
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Benefits
• 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Work‑life balance options including hybrid, flexitime and part‑time work
• Extensive discount and payroll benefits (cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel, gym membership)
• Excellent training, development and employee well‑being programmes

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2 February 2026.

Equality and Diversity

Barnet Council is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout the recruitment process.