Working at the CWGC
The CWGC's commitment extends across 150 countries around the world. To ensure that we are able to continue to commemorate the fallen soldiers from the two World Wars, we employ a wide variety of staff across the world, alongside various volunteer programmes and other opportunities.
Our listings are updated on a regular basis, so please check back often.
Current vacancies:
Gardener - Belgium
Eyes On, Hands On Coordinator - South East Region, UK
Gardener South East - United Kingdom
Country Manager - Italy
Horticultural Manager - Belgium
Gardener
Location: Messines (Belgium)
The post holder works in a mobile role or at a static site, and is responsible for the maintenance of a number of specific plots within a region under the supervision of the (Senior) Head Gardener. He/she carries out gardening maintenance to the standards of excellence as set by the Commission, and according to horticultural policies and procedures. This is a practical role, requiring maintenance craft skills to undertake a wide range of duties. These include turf culture, headstone border, maintenance and planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance and the care of ornamental features.
Please see the job description:
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to wea.jobs@cwgc.org.
Closing date: 20/01/2021
Eyes On, Hands On Coordinator South East Region
Part time, fixed term contract to 31 March 2022
Salary: Circa £29,746 pro rata, depending upon experience, with an allowance of £1,044, pro rata, to compensate for the fact a home office will be required. The Commission will also require the successful candidate to use their own car for any travel, for which mileage will be paid.
Location: South East Region 1 (ideally in the Kent/Sussex area)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and self-motivated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team based in our South East Region to deliver the Annington Homes sponsored ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ volunteering project.
The ‘Eyes on, Hands On’ project is a new venture which will seek to develop a volunteer network to link the military communities in the UK with the CWGC sites in their local area. The postholder will develop opportunities to use volunteers to support and supplement the care provided by regional operations staff to CWGC commemorations.
Working 15 hours over the week, you will be liaising closely with the local Regional Manager, the in-place Volunteer Coordinators and your volunteers building and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of volunteer organisations and associations, ensuring regular engagement.
In order to succeed in this role, you will have excellent communication, presentation and networking skills. You will also have experience of working with the UK Armed Forces, and empathy with the Service ethos.
For more information about the role please see:
If you would like to be part of a key team raising the profile of our valuable work and think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in this role please send your completed Application Form, CV and a covering letter explaining what you can bring to the role and why you believe you can fulfil the requirements of the job, as outlined in the job description to ukna.careers@cwgc.org
The closing date for applications is 29 January 2021 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on week commencing 15 February 2021. Due to current Covid-19 Social Distancing requirements, interviews will take place using Microsoft Teams.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
GC1 Gardener South East – United Kingdom and Northern Area.
The United Kingdom and Northern Area (UKNA) commemorates 310,000 casualties, in over 13,000 locations throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar, Scandinavia, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Of these 134,456 are on ten major memorials located throughout the UK.
Location: You will cover maintenance in a group of sites mainly covering sites in the Surrey and Hampshire areas and will be based out of our Brookwood Military Cemetery in Surrey. However, you may be asked to cover any other sites within the South East Region.
Opportunities to work on short-term projects in Scandinavia and other regions may also arise.
Contract Type: Permanent/full time
Hours of work:
Summer Hours
Monday to Thursday: 0800 to 1230, 1330 to 1700 hours
Friday: 0800 to 1230, 1330 to 1600 hours
Winter Hours
Monday to Friday: 0830 to 1230, 1300 to 1600 hours
Salary: Starting salary of £21,499 per annum.
About the Role:
As a GC1 you will work individually or as part of a small team and be responsible for specific plots within the region. You will carry out manual horticultural maintenance and renovation work to the standards of excellence as set by the Commission. You will also complete various related administrative duties and assist the Regional Manager and Regional Operations Coordinator in meeting the overall objectives of the Region.
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About you:
As a minimum you will need NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent level qualification in Amenity Horticulture, or relevant horticultural experience. You will also need a full manual car driving licence.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days annual leave, rising each completed year of service to 30 days
- Paid public holidays, one paid ‘privilege day’, plus paid office shutdowns for the afternoon of Maundy Thursday and between Christmas and New Year
- Generous Pension, with CWGC contributing up to 13% of gross salary
- Life Assurance
- Occupational Health Services
- Employee Contribution Awards
- Sickness Pay and Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, shopping discounts and free eye tests
- Professional subscriptions relevant to the role
How to apply:
If you think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in this role please send your CV and a covering letter explaining what you can bring to the role and why you believe you can fulfil the requirements of the job, as outlined in the job description to ukna.careers@cwgc.org
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 3 February 2021 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on week commencing 22 February 2021. Due to current Covid-19 Social Distancing requirements, interviews will take place using Microsoft Teams.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Country Manager, Italy
Location: Rome
Contract Type: Permanent, must have the right to live and work in Italy
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week Monday to Friday)
Salary: Salary – Circa €47,000 gross per annum, dependent upon skills and experience, plus a 13th and 14th monthly salary
Travel: Frequent travel within Italy and ad-hoc travel within the Mediterranean Area
Other Benefits: Lunch Vouchers, Supplementary Pension Fund, Supplementary Healthcare Fund
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is seeking to recruit a Country Manager, based in Rome to fully manage the CWGCs operational commitment in Italy. The post is responsible for ensuring Commission standards of horticulture and works at the cemeteries and memorials within the country and securing value for money in achieving those standards.
About the role:
- Manage the Commission’s commitment and staff in Italy on behalf of the Area Director and wider management team.
- Maintain the Commission’s Horticultural and Works standards within Italy.
- Identify and execute regular inspection visits to Commission’s cemeteries and memorials to ensure appropriate standards of Management, Horticulture and Works are maintained; assess and report on corporate Key Performance Indicators.
- Manage and monitor delegated budgets, prepare estimates, comment on the monthly accounts and expenditure reports in accordance with corporate objectives to ensure achievement of Horticultural and Works objectives.
- Manage the horticultural and works maintenance programme, the works survey program and contractual maintenance agreements in accordance with operational control.
- Establish, negotiate, specify and administer maintenance agreements with contractors and others to ensure maintenance of Commission cemeteries and memorials.
- Manage the implementation of corporate Health and Safety Policies including the adoption of safe working practices, taking appropriate action to enable supervision and monitoring to manage the areas risks effectively.
- Collate and provide data and information in line with ISO 45001 and as required for the Area Health & Safety Action Plan.
- Co-ordinate all projects with the Regional Managers, Operations Manager, Finance and HR Manager in respect of budgets and staffing issues.
- Assist in the delivery of major projects in the region including with tenders, obtaining quotations for Works contracts, setting up new vendors, and monitoring works on site.
About you:
- A recognised management qualification and demonstrable successful experience of working in an international management position is essential.
- Proven experience of effective Operations, project, change and performance management in an international environment.
- Clear evidence of strong budget management skills.
- A recognised technical qualification (BTEC/HND or equivalent) in Horticultural, conservation management or construction is highly desirable.
- Experience of working in multi-cultural environment, with an understanding of cultural and political sensitivities.
- A knowledge of works standards and practices is desirable, together with a thorough knowledge of organisation policies, horticultural standards and practices.
- Able to work with a high degree of autonomy organising their work to meet deadlines set by the Operations Manager or Area Director. Willing to accept increased responsibility.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal in Italian and English
- Able to prioritise the allocation of resources in order to successfully execute agreed work programmes. Is sensitive to the need to work flexibly, and at times, beyond conditioned working hours in the region. Uses the resources wisely and economically
For more information, please see the:
Job Description Application Form
To apply:
Please send your completed application form, together with your CV and cover letter explaining what you can bring to the role and why you believe you can fulfil the requirements of the job as outlined in the job description, in English, to ma.careers@cwgc.org by no later than 21st February 2021. Due to current Covid-19 Social Distancing requirements, interviews will possibly take place using Microsoft Teams.
Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence and in accordance with our job privacy notice, available upon request. The CWGC is an equal opportunities employer. Appointment will be subject to background checks.
Horticultural Manager, Belgium
Location: Ieper, Belgium
The post holder is responsible for ensuring Commission standards of horticulture at the cemeteries and memorials within the region and securing value for money in achieving those standards. The post is also responsible for the implementation of organisational policy, including approved working practices, health and safety procedures, environmental and Commission policies relating to corporate objectives.
Please see the full job description:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to wea.jobs@cwgc.org
Closing date: 08/02/2021