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 the medical profession and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for doctors, and as we continue our journey into a campaigning, organising and fighting union.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Support Officer with Trade Union experience to join the BMA London regional team initially on a six-month fixed term contract from the date of appointment.

As we continue our journey to becoming a fighting and organising union, the successful candidates will support the work of the regional team in delivering the ‘Five Pillar’s strategy’ with specific reference to representing members, negotiations, supporting and organising reps, campaigning, and recruitment.

The roles will include supporting BMA Local Negotiating Committees and regional branch of practice committees, as well as individual and collective representation.

The successful candidate will work closely with relevant BMA staff and BMA reps and will have transferrable skills or knowledge which can be applied to negotiating, representing, campaigning, and organising within a trade union.

To be successful as a Regional Support Officer you’ll have:

• Up to date and in-depth expert knowledge of industrial relations, employment law, HR policies, procedures and good practice
• Ability to gather and evaluate information and develop strategies for dealing with complex negotiations, cases or campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with BMA colleagues and members
• Knowledge of NHS structures and an understanding of the key issues facing the medical profession locally
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and manage your own diary
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in dealing with varying situations

The role is home-based and the successful applicant will be required to travel across the London region in order to carry out the role. As the role is covering the London it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based in or near London or willing to relocate (at their own expense) in order to attend meetings.

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.