Working at the CWGC

Cell Leader Project, Western Europe Area (France)

Location: Beaurains, France.

Contract type: Permanent / full time

Travel: Must be willing to travel and work on regular occasions away from the office sometimes at short notice. Valid passport and category B driver’s licence required.

About the role:

To lead and manage the project cell on all aspects: team and projects. To deliver the allocated technical projects within the Commission’s standards, to the WEA (France) Works programme, and to cost. To ensure we comply with all aspects of building conservation law including the sourcing of all necessary authorisations and permits.

Find full information in the job description:

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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 wea.jobs@cwgc.org before 31 March.

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Teamleader (Bricklaying and Stonework), Western Europe Area (France)

Location: Beaurains, France.

Contract type: permanent / full time

About the role:

Is in charge of a team that carries out all the structural work and the works maintenance of the Commission's sites in compliance with the objectives and standards set by the Commission, through efficient and economical management. The post requires a good balance between management activities and manual tasks.

• Organises and manages daily teamwork according to the programme and priorities communicated by Supervisor in compliance with the CWGC standards defined in the manual technical work and the objectives set by the Works Direction (e.g. stone work, the realignment, building of the tombstone, re-engraving the stone on site, masonry, etc.).
• Fill in the administrative documents related to the use of equipment and vehicles.
• Informs their supervisor every week of the completion of the worksites.
• Ensures the proper use and regular maintenance of the team's vehicle.
• Ensures the correct use and routine maintenance of machines and tools.
• Concerns itself with its Supervisor to consider machine renewals.
• May be required to take the first steps in the event of vandalism or damage.
• May be required to represent the Commission at external meetings or ceremonies.
• Provides information and guidance to visitors, where appropriate.
• Generally speaking, takes an active part in all the projects of their Service, the Commission, according to the needs and guidelines given.
• Ensures compliance with the rules and procedures for the Health and Safety of staff under its authority.

Is responsible for one or more teams:

• Organises the work of the people under his/her responsibility according to the recommendations and the requirements of line managers in compliance with the rules and procedures of the Commission.
• Ensures the integration of new permanent or temporary employees within its group, including security reception. Trains new employees.
• Assists their Supervisor, in particular in tasks relating to the staff under their supervision.
• Ensures the smooth running of all staff appraisal interviews. Discusses and validates the personal development plan.
• Proposes any changes in work processes and procedures to improve the conditions of work and the performance of the people under its responsibility.

How to apply:

If you think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in their 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 to wea.jobs@cwgc.org before 31 March.

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Horticultural Supervisor, Western Europe Area (France)

Location: Beaurains (62), France.

Contract type: permanent / full time

About the role:

Assists the Horticultural Director in the organization and supervision of maintenance work in the sector. Works in collaboration with other Horticultural Supervisors to ensure the efficient operation of horticultural work within WEA France.

Find full information in the job description:

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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 wea.jobs@cwgc.org by 30 June.

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Stonemason foreman, Italy

Location: Faenza (Ravenna)

Contract Type: Temporary – 12 months; 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 €25k. gross per annum, plus a 13th and 14th monthly salary

Travel: Frequent travel within Italy

Other Benefits: Lunch Vouchers, Supplementary Pension Fund, Supplementary Healthcare Fund

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is seeking to recruit 2 Foreman, based in Faenza to lead our stonemasons. Across Italy we commemorate 49,259 casualties from both world wars. They are spread across 123 cemeteries, with 42 constructed CWGC cemeteries and 6 memorials. You will join our team of nearly 70 staff working from 29 bases to maintain and conserve our memorials and cemeteries.

The role is part of a mobile team and supports the Works Team Coordinator (WTC) in the execution and co-ordination of masonry works within the Commission’s cemeteries. The main task is of an operational type and consists in performing manual wall maintenance, structures and tombstones for the restoration and conservation of sites according to the CWGC standards; together with small administrative tasks closely related to the position.

About the role:

• Assist the Coordinator in achieving the objectives for cycle maintenance, including erection of headstones, projects and unforeseen emergency work
• Ensure all aspects of masonry work including the replacement, repairing, repointing and cleaning of stone, brickwork, paving and any special features, the occasional engraving and re-engraving of grave markers are all carried out to our standards
• Cut, shape and dress stone from a rough block to the required dimensions and finish
• Refurbishment and maintenance of bronze work 
• Ensure all Timberwork and Metalwork features are maintained
• Monitor the works carried out by staff according to the instruction received
• Ensures that safe working practices and the Commissions Health & Safety policies and procedures are always adhered to by all members of the team. Following correct procedure for accidents at work & near misses.
• Ensure that all tools, mechanical equipment supplied, properties and assigned vehicles are in good running order, adhering to specified maintenance schedules and instructions and is used effectively
• Reports time spent, cost of materials, and mileage, further other data might be required by line managers or office.
• Undertake such other duties required by the Line manager, as required

About you:

• A relevant recognised technical qualification or relevant experience working in a similar position
• Demonstrable experience as qualified worker for at least 5 years
• Good command of the main IT tools devices
• Good command (spoken and written) of the Italian Language. English is desirable.
• Certificates to use specific tools and machineries
• Valid driving license
• Manual skills as required to complete the tasks listed before
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a team with good organisational and time management skills

Job Description Application Form

To apply please complete the application form. Kindly send the completed application form, together with your CV to ma.careers@cwgc.org by no later than 31 July 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.

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HR Generalist, Belgium

Location: Ieper, Belgium

The post holder is responsible for assisting with HR projects, in accordance with best practice and relevant employment legislation, and undertakes HR administration.

Please see the full job description: 

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French

German

Dutch

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to wea.jobs@cwgc.org

Closing date: 31/05/2021 

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Bricklayer (F/M) - Area (France)

Location : Based at Beaurains (France). With daily regional travel and frequent long distance travel throughout the year.

Contract type: There are 2 permanent contract and 1 temporary.

About the role:

Carry out basic maintenance work at all cemeteries and memorials throughout France, Monaco and Switzerland, under the ongoing supervision of the team leader, in accordance with the Commission’s standards.

Find full information in the job description.

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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 wea.jobs@cwgc.org before 30 June.

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Professional Services Manager (Purchase, Facilities and Estate Manager)

Location: Belgium

To manage properties, purchasing and facilities for the Area
To ensure that the Area's systems, processes and procedures are fit for purpose. To provide efficient, informative and professional support and solutions (e.g. purchasing, fleet, utilities, work wear) for the Area Management in accordance with CWGC rules and policy.

Must be prepared to travel and work across Europe.
A valid B drivers’ licence is required.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities of the role

General

• Delivers purchase management and provides general administrative services, contracts and purchases for all departments across the region.
• Manages the C&Sea transport fleet.
• Manages machinery and stock of goods in collaboration with the various departments.
• Evaluates systems, processes, procedures and reports, to ensure the Area's operation as an efficient model.
• Manages and provides utilities and all ‘soft facilities’ in C&Sea.
• Takes responsibility for supporting accessibility and sustainability projects.
• Manages the buildings in collaboration with the other departments.
• Acts wherever appropriate as C&Sea representative in the company's CWGC committees.
• Assists in the supply of management information demonstrating the effective functioning of the Professional Services department.
• Contributes to the Area's strategic management within the various fields of expertise.

Functional knowledge

• Uses professional expertise to advise over changes in processes and work procedures to improve the operational output of the Professional Services department.

Business expertise

• Contributes by providing professional, expert advice for C&Sea teams, as and when required.

Leadership

• Organises team activities in accordance with the recommendations, management requests and Commission's standards.
• Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews, evaluates personal development plans and, wherever necessary, conducts return-to-work interviews.
• The Professional Services Manager and team provide a service for all C&Sea team members and contribute to the development of an integrated, multidisciplinary team.

Problem solving

• An analytical problem solver.
• Good at priority setting and decision making.

Impact type

Uses professional expertise to identify and assess issues with a view to informing, influencing and guiding managers in their decision making.

Impact area

• Own team and other, related teams.

Interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish contact effectively with a variety of professionals and develop productive working relations.

Personal profile

Education and knowledge
Essential

• Master's or equivalent qualification/experience and good experience/a background in administration/purchasing.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of complex administrative/financial management

Desirable

• Experience of buildings and facilities management
• Experience of project management

Competencies

• Administrative and organisational competencies and a methodical approach to work.
• Personal effectiveness, as regards planning, developing, contributing to and carrying out projects.
• Good analytical skills, rigour and attention to detail.
• Good communicator, with sensitivity to culture.
• Autonomous decision-making in line with CWGC rules/policy.
• Prepared to take the initiative.
• Reliable and resilient with a flexible approach to changing working environments/situations and people.
• Dedication to professional development.
• Alignment with and fulfilment of the Commission's values: RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, PROFESSIONALISM and DEDICATION.
• Responsible for own health and safety, and, where responsibility for line management is concerned, responsible for others.

This job description sets out your main duties. From time to time you may be asked to carry out other appropriate tasks which are not under your job title or main duties, as and when required in the Commission's interests.

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How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with cover letter to rebecca.sinnaeve@cwgc.org

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Bricklayer and/or Stone mason (M/F) - France 2 vacancies

Location : Based at Beaurains (France). With daily regional travel and frequent long distance travel throughout the year.

Contract type: There are 2 permanent contracts.

About the role:

Carry out basic maintenance work at all cemeteries and memorials throughout France, Monaco and Switzerland, under the ongoing supervision of the team leader, in accordance with the Commission’s standards.

Find full information in the job description.

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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 wea.jobs@cwgc.org before 30 June.

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Arborist (M/F) - France

Location: Based at Beaurains (France). With daily regional travel and frequent long distance travel throughout the year.

Contract type: Permanent / full time

About the role:

The post holder is part of a highly specialised team maintaining and felling trees throughout WEA France. 

Find full information in the job description.

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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 wea.jobs@cwgc.org before 30 June.

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General Accounting Administrator

Location: Ieper, Belgium

Contract type: Permanent

About the role:

To assist the C&SEA General Accountant Supervisor with the daily and monthly financial activities (CWGC and CWGF).

Find full information in the job description.

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How to apply:

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to: csea.careers@cwgc.org before 4^th of March.

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EXPERIENCED GARDENER (GC1)

Location: A Mainly static role in Cambridge City Cemetery however, you will be expected to carry out work in other sites throughout the East Region when required

Contract Type: Full time permanent contract, 37 hours a week

Salary: Starting salary of up to £ 24,700 dependent on skills and experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join our team maintaining horticultural plots at cemeteries and churchyards across the East of England

You must be a keen horticulturist, in possession of excellent practical knowledge and a broad breadth of experience. You will be hard working, highly motivated and enjoy being part of a dedicated, enthusiastic skilled team. Most of all we would like you to bring a proactive and flexible approach to the role and to integrate into the team.

Pesticide Certificates (PA1 and PA6) are required for this role, and the Commission is willing to provide you with the necessary support and training to gain these qualifications.

This is a partly mobile role, so travelling and spending nights out may be necessary at times. We pay for your hotel accommodation, as well as allowances to cover expenses.

We offer you:

• Generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid time off for all the public and bank holidays & paid closure between Christmas and New Year
• Future prospects and increased salaries
• Uniform, wet weather gear, PPE, van and tools and equipment
• Training and career development opportunities which are encouraged and funded
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 15%
• Life Assurance cover of up to 6 x salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits such as a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme

We are looking for:

• Ideally a minimum of three years’ experience or training of at least NVQ2 or similar
• An excellent understanding of horticultural techniques and plant identification
• An ability to maintain and demonstrate the highest horticultural standards
• An understanding of Health & Safety and knowledge of sustainable garden practices
• Extensive experience with the use and care of a wide range of garden machinery
• A good work ethic – reliable, punctual, hardworking and able to work in all types of weather
• A full driving licence is essential
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates an advantage
• The role is practical and hands-on and requires commitment and a decent level of physical fitness

If you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please read the job description and recruitment pack on the links below. 

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

How to Apply

If you think you’ve got what it takes please send your CV, completed application form 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 recruitment@cwgc.org

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.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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GARDENER

• A mainly static role at Brookwood Military Cemetery however, you will be expected to carry out work in other sites across the South East when required.
• Full time permanent contract, 37 hours a week
• Starting salary of up to £ 24,700 dependent on skills and experience

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable gardener to join a small team carrying out manual horticultural maintenance and renovation work at Brookwood Military Cemetery in Woking, a site which covers around 37 acres and commemorates over 5,000 identified casualties. You may also be required on occasion to work on other sites within the South East Region, which may require occasional overnight stays.

You must be a keen horticulturist, in possession of excellent practical knowledge and a broad breadth of experience. You will be hard working, highly motivated and enjoy being part of a dedicated, enthusiastic skilled team. Most of all we would like you to bring a proactive and flexible approach to the role and to integrate well  into the team.

Pesticide Certificates (PA1 and PA6) are required for this role, and the Commission is willing to provide you with the necessary support and training to gain these qualifications.

We offer you:

• Generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid time off for all the public and bank holidays & paid closure between Christmas and New Year
• Future prospects and increased salaries
• Uniform, wet weather gear, PPE, tools and equipment
• Training and career development opportunities which are encouraged and funded
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 15%
• Life Assurance cover of up to 6 x salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits such as a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme

We are looking for:

• Ideally a minimum of three years’ experience or training of at least NVQ2 or similar
• An excellent understanding of horticultural techniques and plant identification
• An ability to maintain and demonstrate the highest horticultural standards
• An understanding of Health & Safety and knowledge of sustainable garden practices
• Extensive experience with the use and care of a wide range of garden machinery
• A good work ethic – reliable, punctual, hardworking and able to work in all types of weather
• A full driving licence is essential
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates an advantage
• The role is practical and hands-on and requires commitment and a decent level of physical fitness

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

How to Apply:

If you think you’ve got what it takes please send your CV, completed application form 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 recruitment@cwgc.org.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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SKILLED MAINTENANCE CRAFTSperson

SALARY:         Up to £24,700 dependent upon experience

LOCATION:    Countrywide, working out of Brookwood Military Cemetery

JON TYPE:      Permanent 37 hours a week  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Craftsperson to join our Works Team travelling the country carrying out structural maintenance to war graves and iconic memorials such as our 3 Grade 1 listed Naval Memorial located in Portsmouth, Plymouth and Chatham as well as other sites such as the Grade II listed Runnymede Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial and Lyness cemetery on Hoy in the Orkneys. There are also opportunities to travel over to seas to work in our site located in Scandinavia, Iceland, Ireland and the Baltics.

You must be in possession of excellent practical knowledge and a broad breadth of experience. You will be hard working, highly motivated and enjoy being part of a dedicated, enthusiastic skilled team. Most of all we would like you to bring a proactive and flexible approach to the role and to integrate into the team.

Pesticide Certificates (PA1 and PA6) and NAMM (National Association of Memorial Masons) membership are required for this role, and the Commission is willing to provide you with the necessary support and training to gain these qualifications.

This is a mobile role, so travelling and spending up to 3 to 4 nights away from home a week is usual. We pay for you hotel accommodation, as well as allowances to cover expenses.

We offer you:

• Generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid time off for all the public and bank holidays & paid closure between Christmas and New Year
• Future prospects salary increases
• Uniform, wet weather gear, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), shared works van, tools and equipment
• Training and career development opportunities which are encouraged and funded

• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 15%
• Life Assurance cover of up to 6 x salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits such as a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme

We are looking for:

• Proven experience or training of at least NVQ2 or similar
• Experience in the use of hand tools
• A reasonable knowledge of general building practices
• An understanding of Health & Safety and knowledge of sustainable masonry practices
• Extensive experience with the use and care of a wide range of machinery
• A good work ethic – reliable, punctual, hardworking and able to work in all types of weather
• Basic IT literacy
• Experience of completing weekly and monthly paper based and E-mail returns
• A full driving licence is essential
• The role is practical and hands-on and requires commitment and a decent level of physical fitness

If you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

How to apply:

If you think you’ve got what it takes please send your CV, completed application form 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 recruitment@cwgc.org.

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.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Health and Safety Advisor C&SEA - Ieper, Belgium

Location: Ieper office, Belgium

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

About the role:

To ensure that Occupational Health and Safety arrangements meet with Commission’s global standards as well as comply with national legislation in order to guarantee the safety off all employees, visitors and contractors in the Area.

Please find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.
Vous trouverez ci-jointe la fiche fonction en anglais, néerlandais, allemand et français.
In der Anlage finden Sie die Funktionsbeschreibung in Englisch, Niederländisch, Deutsch und Französisch.
De functiebeschrijving kan u in bijlage terugvinden in het Engels, Nederlands, Duits en Frans.

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How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to:
Merci aux personnes intéressées de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir leur CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante:
Wer sich bewerben will, schickt seinen Lebenslaub und Motivationsschreiben an:
Wie wenst te solliciteren stuurt zijn/haar CV en motivatiebrief naar:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:
Au plus tard pour le:
Spätestens am:
Ten laatste op:

10/05/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener - Messines/Bedford House, Belgium

Location: Messines or Bedford House, Belgium

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role:

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 find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

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How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:

18/05/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Interim Gardener - Tyne Cot/Bedford House, Belgium

Location: Tyne Cot or Messines, Belgium

Contract Type: Interim

About the role:

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 find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

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How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:

18/05/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener - Messines, Belgium

Location: Messines, Belgium

Contract Type: Temporary - 4 Months

About the role:

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 find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

Job Description EN Job Description FR Job Description GER Job Description NL 

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:

18/05/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener - Lijssenthoek, Belgium

Location: Lijssenthoek, Belgium

Contract Type: Permenant

About the role:

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 find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

Job Description EN Job Description FR Job Description GER Job Description NL 

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:

18/05/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener - Central and Southern Europe Area (C&SEA)

Location: Central and Southern Europe Area (C&SEA)

Contract Type: Temporary vacancy

About the role:

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 find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

Job Description EN Job Description FR Job Description GER Job Description NL 

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to:
Merci aux personnes intéressées de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir leur CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante:
Wer sich bewerben will, schickt seinen Lebenslaub und Motivationsschreiben an:
Wie wenst te solliciteren stuurt zijn/haar CV en motivatiebrief naar:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:
Au plus tard pour le:
Spätestens am:
Ten laatste op:

12/06/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener (M/F) - FRANCE

Location: Serre les Puisieux Group (France)

Contract Type: Temporary contract / full time

About the role:

As part of the cemetery maintenance program and in compliance with the objectives and standards set by the Commission, the jobholder is called upon to perform tasks that do not require any specific knowledge. This is a training grade and most tasks are performed under the supervision of a line manager.

Find full information in the job description.

Job Description EN Job Description FR 

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 fa.careers@cwgc.org before 24th of May.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Country Manager - Egypt

Location: Egypt

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week

About the CWGC

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.

About this Role and You

To lead and manage the CWGC’s operational commitment in Egypt, implementing organisational policy, including that relating to the application of approved working practices, health and safety, environmental standards, and policies relating to corporate objectives.  In doing so, to ensure the dignity of the cemeteries and memorials are maintained and public safety is ensured.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities for this role as follows:

Accountable for the effective operational management in Egypt and compliance with Commission standards and environmental best practice.

• Actively support the implementation of the Area Business Plan.
• Day to day leadership of the horticultural staff, ensuring that the standards of maintenance specified by the Commission are met as efficiently and economically as possible.
• Organise, plan and control the horticultural and caretaking work of the gardening staff, leading the gardening teams in the day-to-day work to be carried out.
• Maintain accurate cemetery technical data and plans.
• Support the Regional Manager of North Africa in organising, supervising, and carrying out horticultural maintenance, and administration including HR, Finance and External Communications.
• Provide Area Office with details on changes to local legislation, conditions of employment, pay data.
• Liaise with Clearing Agents and authorities to obtain documents/permits for the clearance of equipment and supplies through customs and the distribution to other sites as required.

Ensure Health and Safety practices comply with Commission standards.

• Champion health and safety procedures and complete all necessary documentation. Uphold environmental policies.
• Ensure that all work practices are risk assessed, COSHH assessments are in place and LOLER and PUWER checks are made at defined intervals with guidance from AAA Ops/Regional Manager.
• Promote staff understanding and compliance with Global H&S Standards. Work to implement ISO 45001 for Health & Safety Management. Collate and provide information as required of the Area Health & Safety Action Plan.
• Promote safe use of horticultural equipment; record accidents, near misses and take appropriate action to effectively manage risk.

Accountable for ensuring staff and contractors are managed to ensure operational objectives and standards are achieved and maintained, whilst demonstrating value for money.

• Encourage high levels of staff performance.  Identify training needs and ensure the required training is delivered.
• Carry out staff training as required in all aspects of the work.  Undertake the practical implementation of organisational policy, including approved working practices.
• Maintain discipline and complete accurate records. Escalate issues to line management as necessary. Instigate disciplinary action when required, dealing with minor infringements of policy, investigating and referring more serious matters to Regional Manager, and AAA HR Business Unit.  
• Administer routine Human Resource functions: induction, training, absence management, disciplinary action, informing AAA HR Business Unit of any issues including changes to local labour and/or payroll legislation.

Represent the Commission’s interests in Egypt.

• Support the Regional Manager with preparations for high profile visits and ensure the Commission is recognised and represented in the preparation of ceremonial events.
• Represent the Commission at meetings and outside events as required. Liaise with diplomatic missions and advise organisers of commemorative events. Demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours if required.
• Welcome and accompany VIP visitors as necessary.

Finance and Risk Management.

• Maintain effective working relationship with local bank/client manager, to ensure efficient financial/local banking process and procedures.
• Submit monthly accounts, together with progress reports and funding requests.
• Proactively highlight country risks to the Regional and Area management team and manage accordingly at country level.

Team Performance.

• Manage the performance, development and standards of behaviour.
• Co-ordinates and works co-operatively with the Technical Hort Manager and Technical Works Managers and their teams to ensure standards are achieved and maintained
• Identify staff training needs and highlight any skills gaps.
• Deliver training to maintain and improve the staff skills base.
• Conduct regular team meetings to update staff on all aspects of operations.

Job Functional Knowledge.

• A significantly experienced manager with the ability (typically following attainment of a university degree), to understand and apply procedures within their own discipline; whilst also demonstrating a broader basic knowledge of this requirement in other disciplines.
• Have a sound working knowledge of the Commission’s maintenance standards, and methods of work.

Operational Acumen and Expertise.

• Demonstrates an ability to understand the country/team operation and how it relates to, and interacts with, others within the Region and Area.

Leadership.

• Responsible for providing training and performance coaching to team members, overseeing the country/cemetery work in progress, and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes.

Problem Solving.

• Demonstrates an ability to make judgements based on experience and practice. Evaluating and selecting from appropriate options in circumstances not foreseen.

Nature of Impact.

• Impact on CWGC objectives through his/her influence in decisions and a shared responsibility for the end results; whilst some accountability is placed on financial or resource planning.

Area of Impact.

• Own work reflects the performance and effectiveness of the country/cemetery teams. Direct impact on NA Region but with wide-ranging visibility and impact across AAA.

Interpersonal Skills.

• Demonstrates comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills required in the exchange of complex information (i.e. sensitive information; information that may need to be translated to team members) to both own team and external stakeholders.

Education, Knowledge and Experience.

• Ideally, a recognised professional horticultural qualification is required but a formal qualification in civil engineering or business management (or similar) can be substituted if the candidate fulfils the other criteria.
• At least three years’ demonstrable experience in a management role, related to one of the professional qualifications.
• Strong budget planning and management skills – clear experience of managing a budget effectively.
• Good command of written and spoken English language, in addition to high level of literacy in their first language.
• A good working knowledge of Health and Safety Systems and their practical application.
• Knowledge of CWGC organisational policies, horticultural and works standards and practices.
• Good Project Management skills.
• Highly competent in Excel and general IT skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Proven reliability, honesty and integrity.
• Experience of working in horticulture, is highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities.

• Leadership - Provide hands-on instruction and direction to head gardeners and teams.
• Communication - Develop productive relationships with staff, local officials, outside agencies and dignitaries at all levels to ensure the smooth running of the region. The ability to take dignitaries for cemetery tours tailored to their interests.
• Personal Effectiveness - Organise own work to meet deadlines set by the Area Management Team. Willing to accept increased responsibility, for the interests of the Commission.
• Planning and Organisational Skills - able to prioritise allocation of resources to successfully execute agreed work programmes. Can work flexibly and uses resources wisely and economically.
• Service Delivery - Excellent administrative, numerical and IT skills and promulgates sound H&S practices, providing the service required by the public and Area Office.
• Resource Management - Work within a budget, and provide accurate reporting, tracking and management of country finances. Negotiate effectively with local suppliers to ensure best value for the Commission.
• Application of Specialist Expertise - Use knowledge effectively to take forward the Commission’s Corporate Objectives. Keen and open to developing new skills by taking part in training and development but should know where to seek specialist advice when required.
• Management Skills - Monitor standards and conduct, provide coaching and assistance to motivate staff to give their best. Deal effectively with poor performance.  A good team worker who recognises the contributions made by others and will not tolerate and unacceptable behaviour.
• Pursue continuous professional development. 
• An alignment and adherence to the Commission’s Values: RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, PROFESSIONALISM and COMMITMENT.
• Health and Safety responsibility for self and line management responsibility

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Rojen.shikhkilo@CWGC.org

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Senior Head gardener

Location: Central and Southern Europe Area (C&SEA)

Contract Type: Permanent vacancy

About the role:

Lead a horticultural maintenance team with both static and mobile personnel at cemeteries and memorials.
Provide high horticultural quality at all the cemeteries under their charge by using the available resources as efficiently and safely as possible.
The position requires a good balance between management activities and manual work as a gardener.

Please find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

Job Description EN Job Description FR Job Description GER Job Description NL 

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to:
Merci aux personnes intéressées de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir leur CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante:
Wer sich bewerben will, schickt seinen Lebenslaub und Motivationsschreiben an:
Wie wenst te solliciteren stuurt zijn/haar CV en motivatiebrief naar:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:
Au plus tard pour le:
Spätestens am:
Ten laatste op:

12/06/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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EXPERIENCED GARDENERS REQUIRED IN THE SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND

• We are currently recruiting for 2 mobile gardeners covering:
• Full time permanent contracts, 37 hours a week
• Starting salary of up to £ 24,700 dependent on skills and experience
• Hampshire: ideally located in the Portsmouth area
• Sussex: ideally located in the Hastings area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced and capable gardeners to join our team maintaining our iconic horticultural plots at cemeteries and churchyards across the South East of England to our universally admired high standards. 

You must be a keen horticulturist, in possession of excellent practical knowledge and a broad breadth of experience. You will be hard working, highly motivated and enjoy being part of a dedicated, enthusiastic skilled team. Most of all we would like you to bring a proactive and flexible approach to the role and to integrate well into the team.

Pesticide Certificates (PA1 and PA6) are required for these roles, and the Commission is willing to provide the necessary support and training to gain these qualifications.

These are mobile roles, so travelling and spending nights out may be necessary at times. We pay for hotel accommodation, as well as allowances to cover expenses.

We offer you:

• Generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid time off for all the public and bank holidays & paid closure between Christmas and New Year
• Uniform, wet weather gear, PPE, van and tools and equipment
• Great training and career development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 15%
• Life Assurance cover of up to 6 x salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits such as a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme

We are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience or training of at least NVQ2 or similar
• An excellent understanding of horticultural techniques and plant identification
• An ability to maintain and demonstrate the highest horticultural standards
• An understanding of Health & Safety and knowledge of sustainable garden practices
• Extensive experience with the use and care of a wide range of garden machinery
• A good work ethic – reliable, punctual, hardworking and able to work in all types of weather
• A full driving licence is essential
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates an advantage
• The role is practical and hands-on and requires commitment and a decent level of physical fitness

If you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description - Hampshire Job Description - Sussex Recruitment Pack Application Form

How to apply:

If you think you’ve got what it takes please send your CV, completed application form and a covering letter indicating which job you are applying for, explaining what you can bring to the role and why you believe you can fulfil the requirements of the job to recruitment@cwgc.org.

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.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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MarComms Coordinator

Location: Central and Southern Europe Area (C&SEA)

Contract Type: Permanent vacancy

About the role:

The MarComms coordinator is the front line person for public engagement and external relations in the area. This is a varied and dynamic role which requires a strong communication background. The post requires a flexible and adaptable person in order to carry out a vast range of engagement and external relations tasks.

Please find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

Job Description EN Job Description FR Job Description GER Job Description NL 

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to:
Merci aux personnes intéressées de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir leur CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante:
Wer sich bewerben will, schickt seinen Lebenslaub und Motivationsschreiben an:
Wie wenst te solliciteren stuurt zijn/haar CV en motivatiebrief naar:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:
Au plus tard pour le:
Spätestens am:
Ten laatste op:

31/05/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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EVENTS AND CHALLENGE FUNDRAISING OFFICER

Location: Office based in Maidenhead with hybrid working arrangements, a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. You should be within a reasonable commute of Maidenhead, which has fantastic direct train links and is located a 10-minute walk from the station. Maidenhead is a direct line stop from Paddington, London, with journeys taking approximately 35-45 minutes.

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary: Circa £30-31,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

About the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is a highly respected and prestigious global organisation. We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. The battlefields may be long gone, but our cemeteries, memorials, records, events, community, and outreach programmes remain an important and abiding memorial to all those who fell. They are the last physical and human reminders we have of those world-changing conflicts.

About the CWGF
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through diverse projects that actively engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the whole community with our work – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working. 

About this Role and You

As our first Events and Challenge Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for generating and growing income through development and delivery of a wide programme of events. You will bring new supporters to the organisation by ensuring exceptional event experiences and you will plan and deliver the supporter journeys to ensure ongoing engagement.

In this role, you will be strategically planning, costing and delivering a range of events within a fast-growing charity that is going through an exciting period of growth. This is an exciting mix of donor and sponsor engagement, event planning, administrative support, delivery and stewardship. As a critical member of small and dynamic team, the role will be high pressure, with challenging targets, and a lot of hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate and driven fundraiser who has excellent event/project management experience. You will be an exceptional organiser, able to manage multiple projects within budget and driven to meet deadlines and income targets. Excellent communication skills are essential and as a team-player you will be able to build strong and meaningful relationships and offer exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate a calm and adaptable approach as there will be times when you will be working with minimal supervision. You will also have a good working knowledge of databases. Some travel and attendance at evening and weekend events may be required, so it is essential you have a full UK driving licence.

In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Commitment.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays
• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We offer piece of mind for our employees travelling on business via International SOS

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

How to apply:

Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@cwgc.org.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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TRUSTS & CORPORATE FUNDRAISING OFFICER

Location: Location: Maidenhead, Head Office based with Remote Working offered

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary: Circa £30-31,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience, plus a Facilities Allowance of £1,200 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

About the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is a highly respected and prestigious global organisation. We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. The battlefields may be long gone, but our cemeteries, memorials, records, events, community, and outreach programmes remain an important and abiding memorial to all those who fell. They are the last physical and human reminders we have of those world-changing conflicts.

About the CWGF
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through diverse projects that actively engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the whole community with our work – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working. 

About this Role and You

As our first Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for generating and growing income by researching and developing excellent written applications and reports. You will need to stay abreast of all fundraising opportunities the charity has to offer and prepare strong and compelling grant proposals for all fundable areas of the charity, often working closely with colleagues from other teams.

You will bring new corporate supporters to the organisation through Identifying and building excellent relationships with businesses that lead to partnerships, sponsorship and additional support including Charity of the Year partnerships.

In this role you will be strategically planning, costing and delivering a range of activities and initiatives within a fast-growing charity that is going through an exciting period of growth. As a critical member of small and dynamic team, the role will be high pressure, with challenging targets, and a lot of hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a strategic and driven fundraiser who has excellent experience of securing significant income from partnerships with Trusts and/or Corporates. You will be well organised, able to manage multiple projects within budget and driven to meet deadlines and income targets. Excellent communication skills are essential and as a team-player you will be able to build strong and meaningful relationships and offer exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to work with minimum supervision and possess excellent time-management skills. You will have also have some experience of working with databases.

In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Commitment.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays
• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We offer piece of mind for our employees travelling on business via International SOS

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

How to apply:

Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@cwgc.org.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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gardeners

Location: Central and Southern Europe Area (C&SEA)

Contract Type: Cologne - permanent vacancy, Becklingen - temporaray vacancy (4 months)

About the role:

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 find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.

Job Description EN Job Description FR Job Description GER Job Description NL 

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to:
Merci aux personnes intéressées de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir leur CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante:
Wer sich bewerben will, schickt seinen Lebenslaub und Motivationsschreiben an:
Wie wenst te solliciteren stuurt zijn/haar CV en motivatiebrief naar:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:
Au plus tard pour le:
Spätestens am:
Ten laatste op:

05/06/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Project Coordinator (HRIS)

Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 months

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, depending upon skills and experience

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Would you like to join a prestigious Organisation that has been established for over 100 years and be part of our talented HRIS Project team?

About this Role and You

In this project critical role, you will be supporting the HRIS Project team to deliver our new global Human Resources Information System (Cornerstone) to all of our countries and employees. You will be friendly, flexible and extremely organised, helping to ensure the Project is kept on track.

As our Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for monitoring and updating Project milestones, risks, logs and reporting. You will arrange various meetings and must be confident at preparing presentations, taking minutes, recording actions and ensuring they are all followed up in good time. You will be familiar with Project Management methodology and enjoy juggling multiple workstreams and tasks. As an excellent communicator, both in writing and in person, you will be able to work with limited supervision, taking responsibility for your own workload, whilst comfortably working as part of a team.

You will be able to demonstrate

• A Project Management qualification, for example APM Project Fundamentals Qualifications or higher
• Previous experience of project coordinating, preferably in an IT environment
• An excellent understanding and ability to follow PMO methodology
• A confident and highly methodical approach, with high levels of organisational skills and the ability to handle complex and demanding time pressures and varying priorities

In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Respect, Excellent, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Commitment.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday allocation of 25 days plus paid public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover

How to Apply:

Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@cwgc.org.

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (AAA)

Location: May be office based or can adopt a flexible hybrid option of part home/part office working

Salary: depending upon experience

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel throughout the AAA area, with some limited travel to Europe. Valid Passport and full driving licence is required.  

About the CWGC

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.

About this Role and You

Delivering at an operational level, this role leads the delivery of Health & Safety priorities for AAA, in line with the corporate business plan and H&S objectives. The H&S Co-Ord will ensure that the AAA meets UK H&S best practice and adheres to relevant legalisation in all countries at a minimum. The coordinator will deliver H&S support, guidance and training to all AAA staff. The coordinator will implement the CWGC Global standards, OHSAS45001 and OHSAS45003, and carry out internal audits and performance monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

General

• Co-ordinates and manages the H&S activity across AAA including the implementation and embedding the CWGC global Standards, and the alignment to the OHSAS45001 Management System.
• Draw up annual monitoring plans in liaison with the Regional and Country Managers, and coordinate and analyse country performance providing practical advice on corrective and preventative actions as necessary.
• Implement the AAA H&S Action Plan and create country level action plans to address non-conformities and corporate objectives.
• Develop the AAA H&S Management System ensuring the area is compliant at all times with relevant local H&S legislation and corporate objectives.
• Maintain a registry of incidents and near-misses for ongoing improvement opportunities
• Carry out incident investigations to establish root causes and analyse AAA near miss reporting to provide recommendations for actions.
• In conjunction with the Operations Manager deliver H&S knowledge gap analyses and an associated H&S Training plan for all AAA staff.
• Plan and facilitate staff H&S meetings at all levels, and embed consultation, and participation from staff in all AAA countries, supporting communications with regular H&S bulletins and lessons learnt reporting.
• Ensure that all relevant H&S documentation remains current and is available locally in local language.
• Act as the principal point of contact for all external H&S professionals and consultants including Occupational Health providers. Monitor and manage their performance.
• Keep all AAA Chemical usage records up to date and analyse usage to manage exposure rates.
• Develop, plan and undertake internal H&S audits to ensure that statutory, legal and global standard compliance as agreed with the Head of H&S.
• Report on AAA H&S performance for the Quarterly Management Meetings and represent AAA in the CWGC Health & Safety Committee.

Job Functional Knowledge

• A professional qualification NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum plus on the job experience.
• International experience is desirable.

Business Expertise

• Experience in Change management especially in embedding a good H&S Culture.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders such as H&S consultants, construction firms and training providers.

Leadership

• Able to work with and influence stakeholders to deliver outcomes in line with policy, best process and Commission Values.

Problem Solving

• Able to take H&S knowledge of processes, policies, precedents. and apply to it in novel situations.

Nature of Impact

• Has an impact by influencing decisions through advice to others

Area of Impact

• Across allocated countries.

Interpersonal Skills

• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required, often to exchange advise and complex information to a range of audiences. A good understanding of diversity is also required.  Opened minded to cultural and other difference.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated at degree level or equivalent
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent with demonstrable experience of working in a diverse H&S environment.
• IOSH Membership

Desirable

• Demonstrates a good knowledge of delivering practical H&S advice and instruction in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of international H&S law and working practices

Experience

Essential

• Good administrative skills inc. use of Microsoft suites

Desirable

• Experience of working within international H&S law and working practices

Skills and Abilities

• An excellent and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact well with senior managers and engage with all staff both via Teams or Zoom, email and in country.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Ability to turn action plans and objectives into practical actions to achieve them
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to work autonomously
• Excellent organisation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Team Player
• Ability to demonstrate a professional, confident and ‘can do’ attitude
• Proactive approach to all projects and tasks, meeting deadlines and objectives
• Takes initiative and responsibility for finding resolutions and problem solving
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and keep calm under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Committed to professional development
• An alignment and adherence to the Commission’s Values: RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, PROFESSIONALISM and COMMITMENT
• Demonstrates excellent Health and Safety responsibility for self and promotes a good Health & safety culture to others

How to Apply

Job Description Recruitment Pack

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Rojen.shikhkilo@cwgc.org.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener (M/F) - 2 vacancies, FRANCE

Location : 

• Lens Group (France) 1 vacancy
• Béthune Group (France) 1 vacancy

Contract type: Permanent contract / full time

About the role:

As part of the cemetery maintenance program and in compliance with the objectives and standards set by the Commission, the jobholder is called upon to perform tasks that do not require any specific knowledge. This is a training grade and most tasks are performed under the supervision of a line manager.

Find full information in the job description.

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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 fa.careers@cwgc.org  before 17th of June.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Gardener (M/F) - FRANCE

Location: Thiepval Group (France)

Contract type: Temporary contract / full time

About the role:

As part of the cemetery maintenance program and in compliance with the objectives and standards set by the Commission, the jobholder is called upon to perform tasks that do not require any specific knowledge. This is a training grade and most tasks are performed under the supervision of a line manager.

Find full information in the job description.

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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 fa.careers@cwgc.org  before 17th of June.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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HEAD Gardener (M/F) - FRANCE

Location: Rouen (France)

Contract type: Permanent contract / full time

About the role:

Together with the SHG or in the event the post manages a smaller group, is responsible for the daily management of a mobile team of horticultural workers responsible for carrying out the horticultural maintenance program for cemeteries and memorials located in a given geographical area, in compliance with the objectives and standards set by the Commission, and within the framework of the most efficient and economical management possible. The position requires a good balance between executing management activities and horticultural manual work.

Find full information in the job description.

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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 fa.careers@cwgc.org  before 17th of June.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING OFFICER

Location: May be office based in Maidenhead or can adopt a flexible hybrid option of part home/part office working

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Circa £33,100 per annum, depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

About the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is a highly respected and prestigious global organisation. We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. The battlefields may be long gone, but our cemeteries, memorials, records, events, community, and outreach programmes remain an important and abiding memorial to all those who fell. They are the last physical and human reminders we have of those world-changing conflicts.

About the CWGF
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through diverse projects that actively engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the whole community with our work – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working. 

About this Role and You
As our first Individual Giving Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for generating and growing income through the development and management of a portfolio of individual giving campaigns and audiences with a particular emphasis on growing and improving our membership programme. You will plan and deliver supporter journeys from welcome through to reactivation across a range of digital and offline channels.

In this role, you will be strategically planning, costing and delivering a range of campaigns within a fast-growing charity that is going through an exciting period of growth. This is an exciting mix of supporter acquisition and development with opportunities for cross-selling and upselling between products. As a critical member of small, supportive and dynamic team, the role will be high pressure, with challenging targets, and a lot of hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a passionate and driven fundraiser who has direct experience of managing a range of individual giving activities. You will have experience of working with data for selections, segmentation, reporting and analysis and be able to manage multiple projects within budget and driven to meet deadlines and income targets. You will be an innovative and creative thinker, able to turn potential into results. Excellent communication skills are essential and as a team-player you will be able to build strong and meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Commitment.

 What We Offer:

• Hybrid working plus flexible working arrangements. You will be required to attend the office two days a week, with Tuesdays at the office mandatory. The second day can be arranged with your Line Manager. Every Friday we work from home.
• A generous holiday allocation of 25 days plus paid public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover

How to Apply:

Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@cwgc.org.

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Internal Communications Officer

Location: Office based in Maidenhead with hybrid working arrangements, a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. You should be within a reasonable commute of Maidenhead, which has fantastic, direct train links and is located a 10-minute walk from the station. Maidenhead is a direct line stop from Paddington, London, with journeys taking approximately 35-45 minutes.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Circa £37,800 per annum, depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time

About the CWGC
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.  

About this Role and You
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our Directorate Team, based in Maidenhead. In this key and challenging role, you will join a highly motivated team within the Director General’s office to champion news, information, and the intranet for your colleagues around the globe. You will own the process of sourcing, creating, and disseminating internal communications content, using multiple channels. You will liaise with staff across the business and work with them to disseminate key messaging on behalf of the Director General to the rest of the organisation.

To be successful within this position you will have significant experience in internal communications across digital platforms and paper format. You will bring creativity and stakeholder management skills to the role.

Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for collecting and helping to create all internal communications, the day-to-day running of the intranet (The Hub) and the monthly company-wide newsletter. Along with several other smaller communications and projects as required.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A friendly and outgoing personality
• An ability to network throughout the organisation
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience with creating online content platforms

In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Commitment.

 What We Offer:

• Hybrid working plus flexible working arrangements. You will be required to attend the office two days a week, with Tuesdays at the office mandatory. The second day can be arranged with your Line Manager. Every Friday we work from home.
• A generous holiday allocation of 25 days plus paid public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover
• We offer peace of mind for our employees travelling on business via International SOS

How to Apply:

Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@cwgc.org.

Job Description Recruitment Pack Application Form

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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Supervisor Maintenance Support C&SEA - Ieper, Belgium

Location: Ieper office, Belgium

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

About the role:

Monitoring and supporting 4 workshops (mechanic, blacksmith, carpenter, and painter), budget management, purchasing department monitoring and warehouse inspection. Developing efficient support in function of the five-year ongoing maintenance programme. Supervising the asset management system

Please find attached the job description in English, Dutch, German and French.
Vous trouverez ci-jointe la fiche fonction en anglais, néerlandais, allemand et français.
In der Anlage finden Sie die Funktionsbeschreibung in Englisch, Niederländisch, Deutsch und Französisch.
De functiebeschrijving kan u in bijlage terugvinden in het Engels, Nederlands, Duits en Frans.

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How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV with motivation letter to:
Merci aux personnes intéressées de bien vouloir nous faire parvenir leur CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante:
Wer sich bewerben will, schickt seinen Lebenslaub und Motivationsschreiben an:
Wie wenst te solliciteren stuurt zijn/haar CV en motivatiebrief naar:

csea.careers@cwgc.org

At the latest by:
Au plus tard pour le:
Spätestens am:
Ten laatste op:

12/07/2022

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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