SEND Mediations and Appeals Manager

Excellent opportunity to secure a filly remote contract working for a Council in North West England.
They are looking for a SEND Mediations and Appeals Manager; key duties being to provide leadership in case management to ensure that the Council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) and working to build strategic links with schools, education provider services and other agencies to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.
You will be working to put in place effective process and procedure to limit the Local Authority's exposure to risk of appeals to tribunals. You can expect to be working directly with parents, schools, parental appointed legal representatives and other professional bodies within the statutory and legal framework. You will make full use of your extensive experience and knowledge of working in this field to provide vital and accurate information on case law from previous lower and upper tier tribunals.
This will be a demanding role and as such we are looking for a high calibre candidate with a proven track record. It is essential that you have a deep knowledge and understanding of current SEN legislation and reform, statutory procedures and processes governing the provision of services for children with special educational needs. You will be expected to analyse and interpret detailed and complex information and to use such information to benefit work objectives.
The initial contract will be 3 months but is very likely to extend. Our client is offering a fully remote position and a day rate of £450 (umbrella).