Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

About the role

We're looking for an Economic Analysis and Policy Support Team Lead to manage the BMA's economic analysis and policy support team.  You will provide economic advice and support to the Communications & Policy team and more broadly across the association.

If you have an Economist or think tank background and an interest in health policy this could be the opportunity for you. You will work across a range of economic topics alongside supporting policy work across the public health and healthcare function, both yourself and through the team. You will also ensure staff provide effective governance to the Board of Science committee and the Patient Liaison Group.

This is a hybrid role and involves a mix of working at home and from BMA House (min 1 day per week in the office).

As the Economic Analysis and Policy Support Team Lead you will:

• Line Manage an Economic Analyst and a Senior Policy Advisor (committee secretary to the Board of Science and the Patient Liaison Group)
• Provide economic support, input and advice across the Association
• Undertake economic research, fiscal modelling and analysis across a variety of topics to support policy work, lobbying and media
• Ensure effective governance and secretariat support to two committees

To be successful as the Economic Analysis and Policy Support Team Lead you'll ideally have:

• A background as an Economist or in an equivalent role (eg in a think tank)
• Line management experience
• Ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis and research, including the ability to analyse large datasets and surveys
• An understanding of fiscal policy and ability to cost policy proposals
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate key information
• An ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and good relationship building skills
• Influencing skills
• An interest and understanding of health policy and the effective governance of committees

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

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

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 this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience 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 points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.