The Senior President of Tribunals is a senior judge in the United Kingdom who presides over the UK tribunal system.

The Senior President is appointed by the monarch of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Lord Chancellor[1] following the recommendation of an independent selection panel under the auspices of the Judicial Appointments Commission.

[2][3] Lord Justice Carnwath was appointed as the first holder of the post on 12 November 2007.

[4] The Senior President must satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a seven-year basis, or have had similar experience in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

The Senior President can also represent the views of tribunal members to Parliament, the Lord Chancellor and government ministers.