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'll be part of our Health & Safety team, working primarily from our UK Headquarters supporting our Africa & Asia Area (AAA). You'll provide practical health and safety advice and assurance across a wide range of locations, with occasional travel to countries within the AAA region when needed.

You'll ensure compliance with CWGC standards and local legislation across the AAA region. Your work will include overseeing monitoring and inspection plans, analysing performance data, and driving improvements through the AAA H&S Action Plan. You'll strengthen incident and near‑miss reporting, lead investigations, and address root causes. You'll also deliver regional training, support key meetings, maintain accurate records, and promote a proactive safety culture. As the main contact for external H&S and Occupational Health partners, you'll oversee the management of hazardous substances, maintain the AAA Asbestos Register, conduct audits, and present performance updates 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
• Full valid drivers licence

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.