Senior Tribunal officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim SEND Tribunal Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim, fully remote basis. The role requires coordinating tribunal appeals, mediations, and ensuring compliance with SEND Code of Practice, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and stakeholder liaison.

The successful candidate will manage complex caseloads remotely, draft legal documentation, provide guidance to colleagues, and maintain thorough record-keeping to support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Experience managing SEND tribunal appeals and mediation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases remotely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to SEND tribunal appeals and prepare legal documentation.
• Arrange and support mediation meetings between families and the Local Authority.
• Ensure actions comply with SEND Code of Practice and statutory timelines.
• Work with parents/carers, legal representatives and internal teams to manage disputes.
• Provide expert advice on tribunal and mediation processes to colleagues.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

SEND legislation

Tribunal appeals management

Mediation coordination

Legal communication

Stakeholder liaison

Record keeping

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Remote work

Job description

Interim SEND Tribunal Officer

Day Rate: £400 per day

Contract: Interim

Location: Fully Remote

We are looking for an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis, working fully remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Tribunal Case Management: Coordinate responses to SEND tribunal appeals, including preparing legal documentation, gathering evidence and representing the Local Authority at hearings.
• Mediation Coordination: Arrange and support mediation meetings between families and the Local Authority, aiming to resolve disagreements without formal legal proceedings.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure all actions and responses comply with the SEND Code of Practice, tribunal procedures and statutory timelines.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with parents/carers, legal representatives, schools and internal teams to manage disputes sensitively and professionally.
• Advice and Guidance: Provide expert advice to colleagues on tribunal and mediation processes, supporting consistent and lawful decision-making.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of cases, outcomes and learning points, contributing to service improvement and accountability.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Previous experience managing SEND tribunal appeals and mediation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases professionally.
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong understanding of statutory deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload remotely.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.