Tribunal Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £47,142 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Surrey County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SCC/TP/287946/4092_1762791975 |
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The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum, working 36 hours per week.
If you have a thorough knowledge of SEND legislation, a keen eye for detail and confidence communicating with a wide range of audiences - we would be delighted to tell you more about an excellent opportunity with our SEND Tribunal Team!
This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office for a minimum of two days per week. This role will be based within one of our offices in: Woking, Reigate and Dorking.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Excellent training and CPD opportunities
About the Team
Surrey's SEN Area Teams administer, and are responsible for, statutory functions on behalf of the Authority and have significant contact with members of the public and other professionals from both within and outside of the County Council; approximately 408 schools and other settings.
There are four SEN Area Teams, which cover the four areas of the County, working across 11 Boroughs and Districts managing crucial interfaces with support services, Children's Services and the Corporate Parenting Team, as well as maintaining excellent multi-agency working.
As a Tribunal Officer in the team, you will be working in a fast-paced and at times complex interpersonal environment directly with parents, schools and other professional bodies within the statutory and legal framework related to the SEND Tribunal process.
About the Role
This is an exciting, wide and varied role and no two days ever look the same. One day you might be representing the Local Authority at a hearing, and the next be meeting with families and young people to work together to resolve a case or chairing a meeting with professionals to gather evidence. Restorative Practice and working together for Children and Young People will be at the core of what you do. Frequent analysis of conflicting deadlines and changing priorities as well as responding pro-actively to situations will be a daily part of your practice.
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- That you are naturally methodical and forensic in your analysis of case evidence
- Excellent planning skills and a well organised approach to managing changing priorities
- Ability to foster good working relationships with professionals and parents
- Well-developed and flexible communication skills - both in writing and verbally
- Ability to use initiative to manage pressured situations and unpredictable demands relating to your workload.
- Substantial legal knowledge of the relevant legislation
- Significant experience of successfully managing conflict and disputes in difficult situations and effectively negotiating resolutions
The job advert closes at 11:59pm on 24th November 2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion please contact Rhianwen Best via email at .
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.