Job Overview

The BMA is an independent trade union and professional association for doctors. We provide advice and representation to doctors who are BMA members.

We are looking for a full-time Administrator to provide administrative support to our BMA Scotland Office and our team of Member Service advisers based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is predominantly an office-based position, however the appointed candidate may work from home on occasion.

This is a fixed term contract role for 12 months.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Experience in an administrative role
• Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal are required
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to handle complex and confidential information
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience of working with the full MS Office suite is required

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. Please, note that we are unable to accept CVs and applications via email.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Licenced Worker Scheme, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.