Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Maidenhead (UK), however we will also consider candidates who live in Heliopolis (Egypt), Nairobi (Kenya), or Delhi (India) and allow you to work from that location.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £54,000 for UK applicants, depending on experience. Salary will differ for locations outside of the UK
Hours: This is a full‑time role, with hours aligned to the working patterns of the relevant country
What you'll be doing:
In this role, you will lead Health & Safety activity across the Africa and Asia Area (AAA), ensuring compliance with CWGC standards and local legislation. You'll oversee monitoring and inspection plans, analyse performance data, and drive continuous improvement through the AAA H&S Action Plan. A key part of the role includes strengthening incident and near‑miss reporting, conducting investigations, and addressing root causes. You will deliver regional H&S training, coordinate meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and support a proactive safety culture. Acting as the main contact for external H&S and Occupational Health partners, you will manage hazardous substances, maintain the AAA Asbestos Register, carry out audits, and present performance reports at senior meetings.
What you need to have
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) with practical H&S experience; TechIOSH (or working towards) preferred
- Strong knowledge of UK and international H&S legislation, regulations and best‑practice guidance
- Experience implementing H&S management systems, auditing, and leading incident investigations
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels, including remotely
- Highly organised with strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Who we are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the Commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
How to apply
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As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have a reasonable amount of suitable applications.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
