Tribunal Officer Specialist

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tribunal Officer to join Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for representing the Council at First-tier Tribunal (SEND) legal hearings, including Case Management Hearings and Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution (JADR) hearings.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Tribunal Hearings: Represent the Council at First-tier Tribunal (SEND) legal hearings, including Case Management Hearings and JADR hearings.
  • Decision Making: Make decisions and take financial responsibility within a SEND Tribunal legal hearing, in agreement with the Head of Service.
  • Pre-Action Judicial Reviews: Manage all SEND related pre-action Judicial Review proceedings, prepare responses, and coordinate WBC's response with counsel where appropriate.
  • Expert Knowledge: Provide expert knowledge on the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Children and Families Act 2014, Case Law Rulings, and SEND Regulations to support the effective delivery of the SEND Service.
Requirements:
  • Education: Degree-level or equivalent qualification.
  • Legal Knowledge: Maintain a high level of legal knowledge as it applies to SEND, including the ability to confidently translate relevant legislation into working practice.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to gather and collate insight, and translate it into impactful learning & development interventions for the wider SEND service, families, and schools.
  • IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, with enhanced ability in using MS Excel to integrate data and MS PowerPoint to present findings.
Benefits:
  • Annual Leave: 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays.
  • Pension Scheme: Excellent local government pension scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Including 24/7 wellbeing helpline.
  • Local Discounts: Range of local & lifestyle discounts.
  • Gym Membership: Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office).
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Car & cycle to work schemes.
What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development. As a SEND Tribunal Officer, you will be part of a dedicated team working to deliver high-quality services to our communities.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this role is £50,788 - £56,075 per annum, plus benefits. This is a permanent position with a full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week.



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