Regional Support Officer (Trade Union)
Job Overview
The British medical association is the professional association and trade union for doctors and medical students in the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Regional Support Officer with Trade Union or employment law experience to join the Member relations team of BMA Cymru/Wales, providing support to our members across North, Mid and West Wales.
About the role:
You will support the work of the member relations team ensuring effective industrial relations and trade union support across the region, representing individual members with complex case work alongside collective negotiation, organising workplace representatives, campaigning and recruitment.
As the role is based in North, Mid and West Wales and due to the need to represent members across that area, it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based within the region or within a commutable distance.
To be successful you’ll have:
- Significant experience gained as a trade union official or in a legal, HR or employee relations role
- This could be a Graduate or equivalent with experience of complex casework, advising / representing employees and / or employers (may hold Law or CIPD qualification)
- Up to date and in-depth expert knowledge of industrial relations, employment law, HR policies and procedures
- Ideally have knowledge of NHS structures and an understanding of the key issues facing the medical profession locally
- You’ll have the ability to manage a demanding workload and manage your own work diary
- Excellent negotiating and dispute and conflict resolution skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Excellent relationship building and networking skills (Essential)
This role is home based and we provide comprehensive training as well as IT and office equipment. You will be required to travel across North, Mid and West Wales to carry out the role.
Why work for us?
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We offer a competitive salary and other competitive benefits including:
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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.
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