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 Analyst to join the Economics unit within our Communications & Policy directorate on a 6 month fixed term contract. The team works closely with the BMA’s democratic structures to gather evidence, develop policy solutions, advice and guidance and lobby for and delivery policy change.

This is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working from home and from our London office (BMA House).

In this role you will:

· Support the economic unit to deliver its work programme which includes health funding and  staffing

·  Be supporting doctors to get better pay and conditions by providing economic support when needed to our National Negotiations and Representations team

· Be addressing health inequalities and a variety of other high-profile healthcare delivery and  public health issues

·Provide research support to the team in developing costed policy proposals and analysing health funding requirements

· Conduct data analysis with the support of the Economic Analysis Lead

· Be providing expert advice and guidance to a variety of audiences including senior staff, the media office, chief officers, BMA committees and members

This is a hybrid role based one day a week at our London office (BMA House).

To be successful as an Economic Analyst you’ll have:

• Proven ability to undertake economic analysis and quantitative research
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly (written and verbal)
• Ability to build relationships effectively with stakeholders across different business areas
• Knowledge of economic and fiscal policy (desirable)
• Knowledge of healthcare policy (desirable)
• A degree in Economics/ similar qualification or relevant professional experience

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 everybody 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.