Senior Appeals Officer
5 Star RecruitmentRushcliffe, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
5 Star Recruitment specializes in connecting employers with top talent across a range of industries. Their core focus is on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that match candidates' skills and career aspirations with employers' strategic objectives. The firm differentiates itself through a rigorous screening process, a robust network of industry experts, and a commitment to building long‑term partnerships with both clients and candidates. By combining deep market knowledge with a personalized approach, 5 Star Recruitment consistently places the right people in the right roles, driving success for both organizations and individuals.
Job Description
To take the lead on SENDisT tribunals on behalf of the Local Authority (LA), preparing the LA defence, training senior practitioners and deputising for the Team Manager with responsibility for appeals.
Requirements
- Prepare the LA's case, identifying relevant legal points, the evidence required to support our legal position and support for witnesses
- Present the LA's case at hearings, having met all deadlines throughout the appeal process and have a thorough understanding of the issues relevant to individual cases
- Build a strong professional network of colleagues and partners within education, health and care ensuring colleagues and partners are well informed throughout and have a firm understanding of their role within the process.