Job Overview

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 a Field Events Co-ordinator to join our team. This post is a permanent role.

As a Field Events Co-ordinator you will work closely with the Local Recruitment & Retention team organising the delivery of a UK wide programme of events and activities that recruit and retain BMA members. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the logistics, collateral, and scheduling of face-to-face events, local campaigns and activities. You will also support the Membership Development Managers with administrative duties and attend events when required.

This is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working from home and from BMA House.   

Working outside normal office hours is required on occasion. (Please note that due to a key event annual leave is unable to be taken for the last 2 weeks of July, 1st week of August unless agreed with manager).

To be successful in this role you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience of event logistics and operations (essential)
• Good organisation and confidence in managing a wide range of activities, resources, and situations at any one time
• Good marketer with proven marketing experience preferably with experience of marketing, writing copy and general customer acquisition
• Excellent understanding of different communications channels and how to tailor messages for different audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of the career structure and progression of doctors is not essential however would be advantageous
• Strong networking skills with ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and medical professionals and members at all levels

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
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• 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.