Working at the CWGC
The CWGC is a highly respected, prestigious, global organisation that honours and cares for the men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Funded by six Commonwealth Member Governments, we build and maintain war memorials and cemeteries at 23,000 locations, in 150 countries, including some of the world’s most iconic, landmark monuments.
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. More about what we do can be found on our who we are page.
Our listings are updated on a regular basis, so please check back often.
Current vacancies:
Horticultural Supervisor - France Area
Gardener - Ieper Salient, Belgium
Gardeners - Cologne - permanent, Becklingen - temporary, Central and Southern Europe Area (C&SEA)
Supervisor Maintenance Support C&SEA - Ieper, Belgium
Team Leader - Works C&SEA - Ieper, Belgium
Compliance and Ethics Manager - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Recoveries and Reburials Manager - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Head Gardener- Netherlands
Assistant Works Project Supervisor (M/F) - Ieper, Belgium
Works Manager and Drawing Office - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Mobile Support Team Gardener (M/F) - France Area
Gardener (M/F) - France Area, Vimy, Reims (3 vacancies)
Gardener (M/F) - France Area, Serre, Le Cateau, Doullens (3 vacancies)
Forestry Worker (M/F) - France Area, Vimy
Operation Cell Leader (M/F) - France Area
Assistant Horticultural Supervisor (M/F) - France Area
Health and Safety Director - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Health and Safety Advisor C&SEA - Rome, Italy
Internal Communications Assistant - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
HR and Recruitment Advisor - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Gardener (M/F) - France Area, La Bassée (temporary contract)
Assistant Works Surveyor Supervisor (M/F) C&SEA - Ieper, Belgium
Head Gardener, Tunisia - Africa and Asia Area (AAA)
Worker (M/F) - France Area, Beaurains (4 vacancies)
Senior Marketing Executive - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Mason, Egypt - Africa and Asia Area (AAA)
Works Foreman, Egypt - Africa and Asia Area (AAA)
Horticultural Supervisor - France AREA
Location: Based in 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 France Area.
Find full information in the job description:
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 by 31 January 2023.
Gardener - Ieper Salient, Belgium
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, 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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
TEAM LEADER - WORKS C&SEA
About the role:
To manage a team of builders/craftsmen and ensure the compliance with the standards of the Commission on war graves, memorials and associated buildings, throughout the Western Europe Area.
Please find attached the job description in English and Dutch.
Vous trouverez ci-jointe la fiche fonction en anglais et néerlandais.
De functiebeschrijving kan u in bijlage terugvinden in het Engels en Nederlands.
In der Anlage finden Sie die Funktionsbeschreibung in Englisch und Niederländisch.
Can line managers please ensure that their staff are aware of this vacancy.
Chaque responsable d’équipe est tenu d’informer l’ensemble des membres de son équipe.
Alle lijnmanagers dienen ervoor te zorgen dat deze vacature bij al hun teamleden bekend is.
Vorgesetzen, stellen Sie bitte sicher, dass diese Stelle bei Ihren Mitarbeiter bekannt ist.
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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:
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.
COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS MANAGER
Location: Remote, home-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £64,000 per annum, depending upon experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Are you committed to high standards looking for a fulfilling role in Compliance and Ethics? Apply today to join our talented Legal team.
About this Role and You
We are incredibly excited to be hiring our Compliance and Ethics Manager. This is a new role, reporting to our General Counsel, with responsibility for creating and implementing CWGC’s global approach to ethical compliance, across a variety of important topics. You will be enthusiastic with excellent communications and relationship building abilities.
Essential to this role is extensive experience of leading on and implementation of polices, frameworks, procedures and training across a global, diverse employee population to ensure we are building and maintaining the very highest standards.
As our Compliance and Ethics Manager, you will have a lead role influencing across a broad range of stakeholders, taking complicated principles, and translating these into what can be easily understood and implemented across the CWGC. This role is a standalone role working as part of our legal team, who are based in Maidenhead, offering support to a wider community of compliance professionals (for example, in health and safety, and data protection, based in locations across our 150 countries).
You will have significant relevant compliance experience and be able to demonstrate your success via effective, efficient, frameworks and solutions that you have implemented. 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
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.
RECOVERIES AND REBURIALS MANAGER
Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: circa £37,800 per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Do you have professional research experience, an in-depth knowledge of First and Second World War military history, and want an interesting and rewarding career where you can make a difference? This is an exciting time to join the Commemorations Team in a newly created role as the Recoveries and Reburials Manager.
About this Role and You
As the CWGC’s Recoveries and Reburial Manager, your work will influence the way men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice are commemorated forever.
You will line manage a small team that delivers the casework and programming relating to the recovery and reburial of First and Second World War casualties. Working closely with the CWGC Recovery Unit in France and our global recovery partners, you will apply your research knowledge, manipulate complex data and write evidence-based reports, accurately documenting each case and maximising the potential to identify those we recover. You will coordinate the annual programme of burial ceremonies, supporting internal and external stakeholders to deliver dignified and meaningful events. You will be an integral part of the Commemorations Team, responding to complex enquiries, maintaining an efficient operational tempo for tasks, trackers, emails, and website information, and providing excellent customer service to our key stakeholders.
You will be able to demonstrate
To be successful in this position you will have a degree, preferably an MA, in a related subject and substantial experience in undertaking historical research. An expert knowledge of military organisations, ranks, structures, insignia, and equipment from the World Wars is essential. You will be able to present complex data and have excellent writing and analytical skills. Strong project and line management experience will be an advantage with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
You will be able to motivate and manage a small team, and quickly respond to changing information and circumstances. Your casework, policy application, and research will be of the highest quality and your project management skills will ensure we are a trusted partner in all commemoration events and ceremonies.
Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives.
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
Job descriptionApplication Form
How to Apply
Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to recruitment@cwgc.org.
Head Gardener - Netherlands
Location: Mierlo, Netherlands
Contract Type: 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 programme 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.
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:
At the latest by:
15/01/2023
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.
ASSISTANT WORKS Project Supervisor (m/F) - Ieper, Belgium
Location: Ieper office, Belgium
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
About the role:
The Assistant Works Project Supervisor assists the Project Supervisor & Works Manager in the management of projects: from feasibility phase to sign off.
He/she ensures compliance with CWGC (heritage) policies and all aspects of building conservation law.
He/she prepares conservation statements, permit requests and funding applications.
The Assistant Supervisor helps to develop long term maintenance and conservation strategy.
Please find attached the job description in English and Dutch.
Vous trouverez ci-jointe la fiche fonction en anglais et néerlandais.
De functiebeschrijving kan u in bijlage terugvinden in het Engels en Nederlands.
In der Anlage finden Sie die Funktionsbeschreibung in Englisch und Niederländisch.
Job Description EN 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:
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.
Works Manager and Drawing Office
Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: circa £43,500 per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
We are currently looking to add a new proactive, team member to the Estates Works Department, to manage the scheduling and oversee our Headstone & Panel production and Drawing Office Team. The role is pivotal to delivering and managing inspection and legibility criteria for the CWGC’s headstones and memorials, as well as to deliver training in aspects of building conservation.
About this Role and You
In this exciting and newly created role you will be responsible for the headstone ordering process, scheduling, prioritisation, and verification of all headstone, plaque & panel layouts.
As our Works Manager and Drawing Office you are responsible for global Amendment tracker; making changes and additions to headstones and memorials, including overseeing and approving the addition of new panels or points of commemoration to our existing memorials and sites, including proposals to make changes to our memorials and sites.
You will also be the lead person, working with other members of the Estates Department, to provide guidance training and support for the CWGC’s legibility and cleanliness criteria, as well as other conservation-based methods of working on historic structures. In addition, you will manage the Drawing Office Team, who are responsible for preparing CAD drawings.
You will be able to demonstrate
Experience and knowledge of building surveying, historic building conservation, with a degree or equivalent qualification, and have knowledge of methods and techniques for best practice, conservation, repair and maintenance of stonework.
Evidence of effective building pathology skills and appropriate conservation-based methodologies to effect repairs. You will have excellent stakeholder management with the ability to provide training, guidance and management of staff, external contractors and suppliers.
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, and the ability to speak and read conversational French would be beneficial (our headstone production facility is based in France).
Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives.
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 and cover letter via our Career Portal, which can be found by following this link: https://cwgc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home?c=cwgc&lang=en-GB#/requisition/19
You can create a profile to keep up to date with future vacancies, as they arise.
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.
MOBILE SUPPORT TEAM Gardener (M/F) – France Area
Location: Based in Beaurains
Contract type: permanent / full time
About the role:
Provides support to horticultural teams performing exceptional tasks or techniques.
Backfills in various horticultural teams on an ad hoc basis as directed by the respective team leader within France Area.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org before 19th of January 2023.
Gardener (M/F) – France Area (3 vacancies)
Location: Vimy Group (France) – 2 vacancies, Reims 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.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
Gardener (M/F) – France Area (3 vacancies)
Location: Serre Group (France) – 2 vacancies, Le Cateau Group (France) – 1 vacancy
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.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
FORESTRY WORKER (M/F) – France Area
Location: Vimy Group (France)
Contract type: Permanent contract / full time
About the role:
Cares for and maintains the forest in preparation for its reforestation; fells trees using the equipment provided and also ensures maintenance of such equipment.
Respects biodiversity and safety rules.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
Operation Cell leader (M/F) – France Area
Location: Based at Beaurains (France). With daily regional travel and frequent long distance travel throughout the year.
Contract type: Permanent contract / full time
About the role:
To lead and manage the operation cell on all aspects: team and maintenance programme.
To ensure that the FA maintenance programme is planned, prepared, managed and delivered within the Commission’s standards, to timescale and to cost.
To manage the allocated workforce, to ensure efficiency and continuous professional development of staff.
To help develop our long-term maintenance and conservation strategy.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
Assistant Horticultural Supervisor (M/F) – France Area
Location: Based at Beaurains (France). With frequent travel throughout the year.
Contract type: Permanent contract / full time
About the role:
perimeter. Will be responsible for a hort group and do PQMS throughout the area.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR
Location: Maidenhead, hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:circa £70,000 – 75,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Are you a H&S Director looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a purpose-driven and unique organisation?
About this Role and You
We are looking for a highly experienced Health and Safety professional who can lead and develop health and safety in a truly global organisation. As a senior leader, you will be working closely with the Executive leadership team to shape and lead health and safety priorities and positively influence our strategy.
You will be pragmatic, and solution orientated with a genuine desire to drive health and safety. You will be able to positively influence hearts and minds whilst continuing to build and transform our health and safety culture globally.
Reporting to the Director of Operations you will be the trusted advisor to our Commissioners, Director General and Executive Leadership Team on health and safety performance. As a global role, there will be the opportunity to visit our international sites.
You will be able to demonstrate
- A strong track record in developing health and safety performance through the creation and implementation of effective global health and safety management systems
- A flair for transforming safety culture in a global organisation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing and engaging with a wide variety of senior stakeholders to clearly communicate complex information
- Competence to develop and oversee a comprehensive and inclusive, global H&S training strategy
- Success in developing and implementing monitoring and audit programmes
- Cultural appreciation and sensitivity when dealing with a global client group
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
- CMIOSH standard or similar
Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives.
What We Offer:
- A generous holiday allocation of 30 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
- A comprehensive range of staff benefits
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.
Health and Safety Advisor C&SEA – Rome
Location: CWGC Italian office, Rome
Contract type: Temporary (1 year)
We are looking for a temporary H&S Advisor for the CWGC Italian office based in Rome.
About the role:
Supports the Health and Safety Manager ensuring that the Occupational Health and Safety arrangements meet with Commission’s global standards as well as comply with national legislation in order to guarantee the safety of all employees, visitors and contractors in the Area.
You will have:
- A Bachelor degree that is of relevance within Health and Safety
- IT literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel, Word and Outlook desirable
- Knowledge of ISO 45001
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health and Safety desirable
- Work experience in a technical environment (construction or horticulture)
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal in English and Italian
- Ability to convey and complete tasks and information clearly and concisely
- Takes initiative and responsibility for solving problems and issues
- Undertakes and contributes constructively to team meetings.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Possible future permanent contract
- Daily Lunch Voucher.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: Fiorangelo.ferrara@cwgc.org
Internal Communications Assistant
Location: Maidenhead with hybrid working from home, minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: circa £23,600 per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week but open to flexible part time working arrangements
We’re looking for an exceptional person to help provide a great employee engagement experience and drive continuous improvement of our intranet.
About this Role and You
As an organisation with 1300 staff worldwide, we speak many languages, possess different talents and come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are looking for someone who is excited by the challenge of using their communication skills to help us tell the Commission’s story via a range of digital and non-digital platforms.
This is an exciting time for us as we embark on a new chapter in our history. You’ll be playing a key part in our new strategy, and you will be joining a talented and supportive team.
You will be able to demonstrate
You’ll be a confident user of IT and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Ideally you w,ill have experience of working on an intranet (although this is not essential) and you will be good at writing grammatically accurate and engaging copy. If you are able to write in another language, this would be an advantage, but not essential.
Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives.
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
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.
HR and RECRUITMENT ADVISOR
Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: circa £35,000 per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Are you a caring HR Advisor with a focus on people? Then look no further, we have the role for you!
About this Role and You
We are seeking an ambitious HR and Recruitment Advisor to deliver professional, timely and sound HR advice with a particular focus on ER casework, guidance and project support ensuring employee wellbeing is at the centre of all decisions. This role will also be key to delivering all aspects of recruitment in accordance with best practice and legislation, ensuring candidates and hiring managers receive a positive experience.
In this exciting role you will have autonomy to run end to end ER cases with the support and guidance of a talented, global HR team. You will work closely with the Head Office HR team, specifically the HR Manager and HR Coordinator to deliver excellent advice and services to the stakeholders within the Head Office.
You will be able to demonstrate
- CIPD Level 5
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, in particular Excel to at least an intermediate level
- Working as an advisor within a busy, confidential and employee focused environment a recruitment background or managing onboarding processes would be advantageous
- Effectively utilising online systems and data bases
- Managing casework
Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives.
What We Offer:
- A generous holiday allocation of 25 days (increasing to 30 over a period of 5 years), 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
- Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days at home)
- Cycle to work scheme
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.
GARDENER (M/F) – France Area
Location: La Bassée 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.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
Assistant Works Surveyor Supervisor (m/f) – Ieper (Belgium)
About the role:
To inspect, survey and assess the condition of our estate in order to guide and influence the operational output of the WEA Works Department is delivered to the Commission’s standards and in a cost-effective manner.
Please find attached the job description in English and Dutch.
Vous trouverez ci-jointe la fiche fonction en anglais et néerlandais.
De functiebeschrijving kan u in bijlage terugvinden in het Engels en Nederlands.
In der Anlage finden Sie die Funktionsbeschreibung in Englisch und Niederländisch.
Internal and external candidates may apply.
Le poste est ouvert en interne et en externe.
Zowel interne als externe kandidaten kunnen solliciteren.
Interne und externe Kandidaten dürfen sich bewerben.
Can line managers please ensure that their staff are aware of this vacancy.
Chaque responsable d’équipe est tenu d’informer l’ensemble des membres de son équipe.
Alle lijnmanagers dienen ervoor te zorgen dat deze vacature bij al hun teamleden bekend is.
Vorgesetzen, stellen Sie bitte sicher, dass diese Stelle bei Ihren Mitarbeiter bekannt ist.
Job Description EN 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:
At the latest by/Au plus tard pour le/Ten laatste op/Spätestens am: 10/03/2023
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.
HEAD GARDENER, TUNISIA - AFRICA AND ASIA AREA (AAA)
Location: Tunis Office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: From 1628 TND gross per month depending upon experience
Hours: Full time, 44 hours net per week spread over 5 working days
About this Role and You
As a global organisation, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) operates in over 150 countries and territories, and 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.
We are seeking candidates for the role of a Head Gardener, based at Tunis cemetery, Tunisia.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- A degree in a relevant technical qualification
- Substantial experience in team management or working in horticulture
- A good command of both verbal and written English and spoken French and Arabic
- An in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Everyone who works for us, or with us, share our values which are formed around the concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence) We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives
What We Can Offer You:
- 15 days annual leave, rising to 21 days after 5 years and 24 days after 10 years service
- Lunch vouchers
- Paid public holidays in accordance with local legislation
Job DescriptionApplication Form
How to Apply
Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to aaa.careers@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.
Worker (M/F) – France Area (4 vacancies)
Location: Based at Beaurains (France), Daily travel within the cemeteries. – 4 vacancies
Contract type: Permanent contract / full time
About the role:
Carry out structural maintenance work under the supervision and control of the team leader in charge, in accordance with the Commission's standards on war graves, memorials and other related buildings and structures within France Area.
Full information is available in the job description.
How to apply:
Anyone wishing to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: fa.careers@cwgc.org
Senior Marketing Executive
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 £43,500 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Our Marketing and Comms team are at the heart of our Organisation. They are passionate about our brand and tailoring content to reach our current audiences and are committed to diversifying and developing multichannel marketing activities to widen our overall engagement across the globe.
Does this sound like something you would like to be part of?
About this Role and You
We are looking for a creative, super organised Senior Marketing Executive to develop and deliver our marketing campaigns and materials. Our goal is to raise the profile of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and our charitable arm the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation through creative and compelling marketing. This role will be pivotal in driving footfall to CWGC sites and our website through innovative campaigns whilst always maintaining the integrity of our brand.
In this fulfilling role you will be relied upon to provide customer insights to influence our approach. You will be involved with events throughout the year, offering a fantastic platform to build ideas in line with our Mission and Strategy. You will regularly collaborate with internal departments in addition to establishing and growing beneficial partnerships with other organisations.
To be successful within this position you will have significant experience of professional marketing, with highly honed campaign management and organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams and priorities. You will be able to demonstrate experience in strategic marketing, planning and branding.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Creative thinking and ability to translate into compelling advertising
- Excellent copywriting skills with a keen eye for messaging, design and layout
- Experience of creating, producing and delivering integrated (digital and offline) campaigns across multiple channels
- Experience of multi-channel campaigns and strong paid digital marketing skills
In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence.
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 and 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.
Mason, Egypt - AFRICA AND ASIA AREA (AAA)
Location: Heliopolis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: E£8,240 per month
Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week
We are incredibly excited to be hiring for a Mason to support our works team in Egypt.
About this Role and You
As a global organisation, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) operates in over 150 countries and territories, and 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.
The purpose of this job is to support the Works Foreman in the execution of maintenance and conservation works within the Commission’s cemeteries, to the standards set by the Commission and carry out inspections as requested.
You will be able to demonstrate
To be successful in this position you will have a recognised technical qualification or substantial experience working in a similar position. An expert knowledge of principal materials, equipment, techniques and procedures used to maintain the Commission’s standards.
Everyone who works for us, or with us, share our values which are formed around the concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence) We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives
What We Can Offer You:
- 21 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 10 years completed service
- Paid public holidays
- Generous Pension Scheme on completing the probation
Job DescriptionApplication Form
How to Apply
Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to aaa.careers@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.
Works Foreman, Egypt - AFRICA AND ASIA AREA (AAA)
Location: Heliopolis
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: E£13,000 per month dependant on experience
Hours: Full Time, 42 hours per week
We are incredibly excited to be hiring for a Works Foreman to support our works team in Egypt.
About this Role and You
As a global organisation, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) operates in over 150 countries and territories, and 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.
The purpose of this job is to support the Technical Supervisor (Works) in the execution of maintenance and conservation works within the Commission’s cemeteries, to the standards set by the Commission and carry out inspections as requested.
You will be able to demonstrate
To be successful in this position you will have a recognised technical qualification and substantial experience working in a similar position. An expert knowledge of principal materials, equipment, techniques and procedures used to maintain the Commission’s standards is essential. Extensive experience of building conservation practice and working with stone would also be an advantage. As the role will involve computer based tasks, a good command of IT tools and technological devices would be beneficial.
Everyone who works for us, or with us, share our values which are formed around the concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence) We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives
What We Can Offer You:
- 21 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 10 years completed service
- Paid public holidays
- Generous Pension Scheme on completing the probation
Job DescriptionApplication Form
How to Apply
Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter to aaa.careers@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.