SEND Tribunals Officer — Hybrid, Impactful Local Authority

Hertfordshire County Council; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 38,220 - 41,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market enhanced payment

One-off welcome payment

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring a SEND Tribunals Officer in a hybrid role based in either Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead. The role involves representing the Local Authority at SEND hearings, managing complex cases, and developing multi-agency responses. Candidates should have extensive experience in SEND, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. A market-enhanced salary package is offered along with a welcoming payment for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with families or children aligned to SEND.
• Extensive knowledge of the statutory EHCP process.
• Experience working with internal and external agencies across the SEND Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality casework for appeals.
• Represent the Local Authority at the SEND Tribunal.
• Negotiate and influence resolutions with parents and agencies.
• Develop multi-agency responses to Tribunals.
• Contribute to the development of SEND policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Resilience

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring a SEND Tribunals Officer in a hybrid role based in either Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead. The role involves representing the Local Authority at SEND hearings, managing complex cases, and developing multi-agency responses. Candidates should have extensive experience in SEND, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. A market-enhanced salary package is offered along with a welcoming payment for external candidates.