Data & Compliance Administrator

Cognita Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free lunch during term

School holidays

Fee discount

Professional development

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking a Data & Compliance Administrator to help ensure regulatory, health & safety, and data protection compliance across the school. You will maintain accurate records, support audits, and contribute to a secure learning environment for pupils and staff.

Working with the Operations Manager and school teams, you will manage audits, inspection readiness, and essential administrative processes in a varied, permanent, full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety, compliance, or data administration is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory, health and safety, and data protection compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support audit readiness.
• Assist with inspections and oversee key administrative processes.
• Support day‑to‑day school operations in collaboration with the Operations Manager.

Job description

About the School - Charterhouse Square:

Charterhouse Square is a non-selective, co-educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3-11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5-minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

About the School - Charterhouse Square:

Charterhouse Square is a non-selective, co-educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3-11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5-minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

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".

About the Role:

As our Data & Compliance Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and safe operation of the school. You will help ensure compliance with regulatory, health and safety, and data protection requirements, contributing to a secure and well-managed learning environment for pupils and staff. Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider school teams, you will coordinate audits, maintain accurate records, support inspection readiness, and manage key administrative processes. This is a varied role that combines compliance, data administration, and day-to-day operational support, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the school community.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and detail-focused individual who is confident working independently while also being a collaborative team member. You will have strong communication and administrative skills, a high level of discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information securely. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing needs, and learning new systems and processes. Experience in health and safety, compliance, or data administration will help you succeed in this role, and experience within a school environment would be an advantage. Above all, you will share our commitment to safeguarding, compliance, and providing a safe environment for pupils and colleagues.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

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.