Junior Product Owner
Posted 5 days ago by Cognita Schools
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Junior Product Owner at Cognita will support the rollout of a new global Employee Experience Platform, enhancing internal communications and employee engagement across a network of schools. This role involves coordinating project activities, gathering requirements, and collaborating with various teams. It is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanence, requiring in-office presence in Central London at least twice a week. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy graduate with relevant experience and a proactive mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of a modern intranet solution.
- Coordinate project activities and gather requirements.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and Communications teams.
- Assist in enhancing internal communications and employee engagement.
- Contribute to the maturation of the Employee Experience Platform.
Key Skills:
- Experience in Business Analysis, PMO, testing, or IT support.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proactive mindset and eagerness to make an impact.
- Familiarity with internal communications platforms or HR tech is a plus.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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 95,000 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 a Junior Product Owner to join our fantastic team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
About The Role As a Junior Product Owner, you'll play a vital role in the rollout of Cognita’s new global Employee Experience Platform. Working closely with our Implementation Manager, you’ll support the delivery of a modern intranet solution designed to enhance internal communications and employee engagement across our global network of schools. You'll help coordinate project activities, gather and prioritise requirements, and collaborate with teams across HR, IT, and Communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a Product Owner role as the platform matures. The role is an initial fixed-term contract for 6 months, with a view to becoming a permanent role. This is a hybrid role. You’ll need to be in our Central London office at Eastcastle Street least twice a week to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders. London Office Address: 41-42 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8DY
Who we are looking for: You’re a tech-savvy graduate with some experience in related roles like Business Analysis, PMO, testing or IT support. You’re organised, communicative, and eager to make a real impact on how people work. Experience with internal comms platforms, HR tech, or change management is a plus but not essential—but more importantly, you’re a fast learner with a proactive mindset. If you're excited about improving business processes through technology and ready to develop your career in a global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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Benefits at Cognita: Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 25 day Holiday Allowance School fee discount Exclusive third-party discounts Professional Development
How To Apply Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 13th July 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.