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 are looking for an Insights Analyst to join our central insight function and help strengthen how the BMA understands and responds to its members. Working with the Insights and Research Managers, you will provide analytical and research support across the full range of the BMA’s activities. You will deliver UK-wide insight that informs strategic decisions including conducting surveys, interviews and occasionally focus groups to support membership growth, improve engagement and help shape our membership offering.

This is an excellent opportunity for a market research professional who can combine qualitative and quantitative evidence, turn complex findings into clear and actionable insight, and communicate compelling recommendations to a wide range of audiences.

This is a fixed term contract until end of July 2027. This is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working from home and from BMA House in central London.

As an Insights Analyst you will:

• Support qualitative and quantitative insight work across the BMA’s activities.
• Deliver research projects in line with the BMA’s integrated insight strategy
• Maintain a central insight hub that captures, collates and shares valuable insights in an accessible and up-to-date format.
• Manage primary research projects, with supervision, from identifying stakeholder needs and framing research questions through to methodology design, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Analyse complex data from multiple sources and translate the findings into succinct, practical recommendations.
• Create and deliver compelling insight presentations to a variety of stakeholders
• Act as a central point of contact for market research, championing the effective use of member insight and supporting colleagues undertaking research.
• Collaborate with research and data teams across the BMA to ensure relevant evidence is interpreted and integrated into decision-making.
• Build effective relationships with research suppliers, agencies, industry bodies and sector networks, ensuring individual project budgets are managed effectively.

To be successful as an Insights Analyst you’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience in market research 
• Demonstrable experience undertaking projects using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analytics and visualisation 
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information and datasets.
• Experience presenting data-driven stories and recommendations to different audiences
• Problem-solving skills and the confidence to explore and propose innovative research solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build good relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A flexible, adaptable and collaborative approach essential.

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, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary
• Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three
• Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London)
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• Long service recognition every 5 years
• Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role
• 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)
• Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year

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.

To apply please upload an up to date version of your CV and supporting information setting out your suitability for the role. 

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.

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: 

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody 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 and we do not hold a sponsorship licence.