Description internal LI-DNI Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers). Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. School Admissions Officer (Appeals) Permanent Contract Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week A vacancy has arisen in the School Admissions and Fair Access Service for an experienced Appeals Presenting Officer. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in school admissions and appeals. The role requires resilience and confidence, as you will regularly present complex cases for non-admission to independent panels and parent/carers for extended periods, often in environments that can be confrontational and emotionally charged. You must be prepared to handle frequent and robust challenges from families and panel members while maintaining professionalism and clarity under pressure. Success in this role depends on an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of all relevant school admissions codes, policies, and procedures, and the ability to articulate these accurately and persuasively to diverse audiences. Meticulous preparation of detailed documentation and thorough background research are essential, alongside effective collaboration with colleagues across the service and schools. This demanding role is suited to individuals who can combine expert knowledge with outstanding communication skills and resilience in the face of challenge. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Please note that this document is currently under revision as part of the Council’s ongoing Equal Pay Programme. For more information feel free to contact Basmah Mockbil, Basmah.Mockbil&64;birmingham.gov.uk Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing&64;birmingham.gov.uk Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.