Tribunal Manager

3-4 months contract Role with a local authority

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Local Authority’s response to SEND Tribunal appeals, ensuring legal compliance, high‑quality case preparation, and effective representation. The role focuses on delivering timely, child‑centred outcomes while promoting early dispute resolution and improving services for children and young people with SEND.

Key Duties / Accountabilities

• Lead the SEND Tribunal function, ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and statutory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on trends, risks and improvements.
• Oversee all SEND appeals from registration to resolution.
• Ensure high‑quality preparation of case statements, evidence bundles and documentation.
• Review EHCPs and associated reports for legal accuracy.
• Manage complex and hi...