# Public Protection Officer - Public Health and Noise Nuisance

**Company**: Barnet Council
**Location**: London Borough of Barnet, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: Full time
**Salary**: GBP 42,771 - 46,968 per year
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

We are seeking a dedicated Public Protection Officer to join our Public Health and 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.

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

We are looking for individuals that are confident in dealing with enforcement issues, with effective communication and investigative skills, a willingness to tackle non-compliance, and the aptitude of promoting a culture of close collaboration.

Benefits include:

- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

- Work-life balance options including hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time

- A vast range of lifestyle discounts

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- legislation pertaining to statutory nuisance
- excellent communication skills
- investigative skills

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