Independent Health & Safety Reviewer

About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 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 experienced Independent Health & Safety Reviewer to join our fantastic team. 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 September 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. We are seeking a professional and consultative Health & Safety Reviewer to undertake reviews and monitoring visits in line with an agreed deployment schedule. The successful candidate will prepare thoroughly for each visit by reviewing relevant documentation to ensure a strong understanding of the school’s context, policies, practices, and legislative requirements. They will assess practice against the agreed framework, identify and promote effective Health & Safety practice, and maintain strong professional relationships built on integrity and transparency. Responsibilities include providing verbal feedback following on-site reviews, producing concise, evidence-based reports with clear and actionable recommendations, and ensuring timely circulation of reports to key stakeholders, including Heads of School and Regional Teams. The role also requires the ability to identify and escalate risks or concerns promptly, supported by clear written evidence,