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 to recruit a Policy Advice and Research Officer to join the Healthcare Delivery team, within our Communications and Policy directorate. This department is responsible for ensuring the BMA maintains a strong, influential position in the eyes of stakeholders, the Government, media and doctors. 

This role is a fixed term contract for 6 months. 

The Policy Advice and Research Officer will support the delivery of key projects within the team, supporting their line manager and Senior Policy Advisers by undertaking research and analysis on a variety of policy issues. They will provide policy advice, help to develop policy recommendations and draft written reports. 

This is a hybrid role with a mix of working at home and from our Central London office. This role would suit a candidate with experience in policy gained in a think tank, research or membership organisation or a recent graduate who has gained research skills and policy expertise through their programme. 

To be successful as a Policy Advice and Research Officer you’ll ideally have: 

• Previous experience of working in a policy environment  

• Proven ability to work with data and an ability to conduct research and analysis 

• Good working knowledge and proficiency with MS Excel 

• Excellent written skills with experience of drafting policy reports and briefings 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and convey information in a succinct way 

• Good analytical skills and an eye for detail 

• An understanding of health policy issues would be desirable 

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 all candidates 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.