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HR Assistant

Job Overview

The BMA has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Assistant to gain invaluable experience supporting the staff at the BMA in the full spectrum of HR back office and some advisory level activities.

This is a 6-month contract but a great opportunity to gain access to the sector, so if this sounds interesting, then please apply or get in touch should you have further questions.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • HR system experience (Core HR experience will be considered an advantage)
  • documentation preparation to support starters
  • changes and leavers management
  • strong communication skills
  • attention to detail  
  • teamwork and the ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently.
  • general HR knowledge.

We take pride in our values as expert, committed, reliable, challenging, and leading. Our mission is to look after doctors so they can look after you. The BMA has been a leading voice in both national and local media throughout the pandemic. 

The British Medical Association (BMA) are the registered trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK, and we represent, support, and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. We are member-run and led, fighting for the best terms and conditions as well as lobbying and campaigning on the issues impacting the medical profession.

Why work for us?

As a BMA employee, you`ll receive:

  • Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
  • Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
  • Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
  • Additional flexible benefits.

You may be working remotely initially, but we`ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. For any queries please email recruitment@bma.org.uk

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:
We need your support to make sure our staff come from a variety of backgrounds so we especially welcome applications from disadvantaged communities. Even if you`re not selected, it would be really helpful if you could complete the diversity & inclusion data when you apply for this role, because we can make sure we are encouraging a diverse mixture of candidates to apply. Thank you very much.

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