Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36 hour week. We are excited to be recruiting a new Court Presentation Officer to join our fantastic Courts Team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. This role is open to hybrid working with the right balance. As a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for a minimum of two days per week, visiting schools, and working remotely, including from home. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role As a Court Presentation Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting Surrey County Council’s statutory responsibilities for school attendance by ensuring that legal interventions are applied fairly, consistently and effectively. Through your work, you will help secure better attendance outcomes for children and young people. You will lead the delivery of the Council’s attendance enforcement functions, managing the Courts Team and overseeing the administration of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) on behalf of schools. Working closely with Attendance, Advice and Intervention Officers, schools, legal services and wider partners, you will ensure that legal processes are robust, compliant and proportionate, supporting a graduated approach to improving attendance. This is a highly specialist role where your expertise will directly contribute to improving educational outcomes for children and young people. You will provide advice and guidance to schools and attendance professionals on the use of legal interventions, ensuring that statutory duties are fulfilled and that attendance concerns are addressed effectively and in line with current legislation and guidance. No two days will be the same. One day you may be reviewing evidence for prosecution, advising schools on the appropriate use of Fixed Penalty Notices, or liaising with legal colleagues regarding complex attendance cases. The next, you may be presenting cases in court, analysing enforcement trends, or supporting service colleagues to ensure that legal interventions form part of a coordinated approach to improving attendance. As the lead for the Courts Team, you will oversee and develop staff, ensuring that practice remains high quality, legally sound and aligned with Surrey County Council’s policies and procedures. You will provide clear leadership, quality assurance and professional challenge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. This would be a great role for someone who is motivated by achieving positive outcomes for children, has a strong understanding of attendance legislation and court procedures, and enjoys working collaboratively with schools and partners to ensure that legal interventions are used effectively, as part of a wider attendance improvement strategy. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Sound knowledge and experience of the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance or regulatory frameworks Strong practical understanding of court procedures, evidential standards and legal processes Experience of leading, managing or developing a team Strong partnership working, influencing and communication skills Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience of interpreting and applying legislation, policy or statutory guidance in your current or previous role/s. Please provide an example that demonstrates your understanding of court, tribunal, or other formal legal proceedings, including the preparation and presentation of evidence. Please describe your experience of leading or managing a team, and how you have maintained high standards of performance and service delivery. Please give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with partners, stakeholders or agencies to achieve a positive outcome in a complex case or situation. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25.09.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Debra Shucksmith by email at debra.shucksmith@surreycc.gov.uk Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) 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 shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, 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.

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