Resolution and Tribunal Officer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Service Care Solutions
£380 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Ipswich
Summary: The Resolution & Tribunal Officer role involves managing tribunal cases and supporting dispute resolution within the SEND team of a local authority in the East of England. The position is contract-based for an initial three months and requires a hybrid working arrangement. The officer will represent the local authority at tribunal hearings and coordinate mediations to resolve disputes. Strong experience in SEND tribunal processes is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee appeals to the First-tier Tribunal
- Coordinate and facilitate mediations to resolve disputes
- Represent the Local Authority at tribunal hearings
- Liaise with parents/carers, young people, legal teams, advocates, and education providers
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation
Key Skills:
- Strong experience within SEND tribunal processes
- Confident representing a local authority in hearings
- Skilled in case management and stakeholder engagement
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Salary (Rate): £380/day
City: Ipswich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Resolution & Tribunal Officer
£380 per day (umbrella) (£300 PAYE per day)
East of England (Local Authority)
Initial 3-month contract
Hybrid working (ideally 1 day per week in office, flexible/remote considered)
A local authority in the East of England is seeking an experienced Resolution & Tribunal Officer to support their SEND team on a contract basis. You’ll play a key role in managing tribunal cases and supporting dispute resolution across education settings.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee appeals to the First-tier Tribunal
- Coordinate and facilitate mediations to resolve disputes
- Represent the Local Authority at tribunal hearings
- Liaise with parents/carers, young people, legal teams, advocates, and education providers
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation
About you:
- Strong experience within SEND tribunal processes
- Confident representing a local authority in hearings
- Skilled in case management and stakeholder engagement
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
If you’re available and ready to start a new contract, we’d love to hear from you.