Health & Safety Advisor

Maidenhead, Berkshire
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Split between Head Office in Maidenhead, travelling to UK sites, and home working, depending on the needs of the organisation and H&S requirements
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £48,000 per annum, depending upon skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

What you’ll be doing
You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring that our UK and Northern Area (UKNA) operations comply with CWGC global standards. You’ll take the lead in developing and implementing Health & Safety action plans, conducting risk assessments, and delivering essential training to our teams. Your role involves not only managing incident reporting and investigations but also ensuring that our workplaces are safe and compliant with Health & Safety legislation. You’ll play a crucial part in maintaining accurate Health & Safety reports and advising on corrective actions to mitigate risks.
In this role, you’ll coordinate and oversee all Health & Safety activities within the UKNA, working closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory and global standards. You’ll be responsible for managing emergency plans, maintaining Risk and Non-conformity Registers, and facilitating Health & Safety Committee meetings. Additionally, you’ll engage with external Health & Safety professionals, represent UKNA at global meetings, and support on facilities management contracts to ensure the highest standards of safety across our operations.

What you need to have

• NEBOSH National or International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent qualification
• Solid understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience in accident investigations, risk assessments, audits, and report writing
• Excellent communication, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Organised, proactive, resilient, and adaptable

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.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service 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%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
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.