Job Overview

We're looking to recruit a Policy Advice and Support Officer to join our GP Committees team within the National Negotiations & Representation (NNR) function. This team is responsible for supporting committees that represent over 45,000 GPs and over 10,000 GP trainees across the UK. As a team we support these committees in delivering on their aims for the benefit of their members and the work of the team can often be diverse and fast-paced.

The role will support the Deputy Head of GPC for Sessional GPs and GP Trainees Committees in committee management, administration, committee communications and supporting on project and policy work. In this role you will also undertake research, analysis and drafting of written reports on policy issues specific to the committees and the GP profession as a whole.

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

• Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to work and problem-solving
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience of handling complex situations requiring tact and discretion
• Good communication skills with proven ability to build strong relationships with counterparts in the department, stakeholders and senior elected members
• A team player with the ability to work well autonomously and within a team
• Good analytical skills with an eye for detail
• Influencing skills
• The ability to grasp new policy concepts quickly and undertake research and review of policy issues.
• Experience of drafting policy reports and briefings and getting to grips with wide range of policy areas
• Preferably experience of working with committees 
• Experience of the full MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience of providing project support and working towards deadlines

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.

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 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 Licenced Worker Scheme, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.