About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Health & Safety Reviewer who will support Cognita sites across the different regions.

About the role
The successful candidate will review health & safety practice across Cognita sites as outlined in published frameworks and documents, with work commencing from January 2026. It should be noted that this role is a self-employed, consultant role and the individual appointed as Independent Health & Safety Reviewer will not be a Cognita employee. This role is hybrid as the successful candidate will perform in-person audits of the schools and all other responsibilities will occur remotely.

Key Responsibilities will include, (but not limited to):
•Undertake Health & Safety reviews and monitoring visits in line with an agreed deployment schedule.
•Review practice against the agreed framework in a professional and consultative manner, taking account of local context.
•Write evidence-based reports which are of a high standard.
•Ensure that reviews are conducted in an open and transparent manner.
•Identify effective Health & Safety practice.
•Escalate risks and/or concerns, providing a written account of all relevant information and evidence.

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Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you will be a Chartered Member of IOSH (or equivalent) and have educational sector experience alongside an understanding of facilities-based compliance. You will have multiple years of consultancy experience, with the expectation that this work will sit alongside other consultancy work or part time employment. We would also expect;
•Educational sector experience, alongside an understanding of facilities-based compliance.
•An ability to understand cultural differences towards compliance, in a global setting.
•An interest or experience in understanding the general principles of international health and safety legislation

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 21st September 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.