Job Overview

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. 

We're looking for a Senior Public Affairs Officer to join our BMA Cymru Wales team.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Media and Public Affairs, the Senior Public Affairs Officer will play a vital role within the team and wider BMA through planning and leading the BMA’s work to influence political and stakeholder audiences in Wales to achieve the required objectives of the organisation.

They will keep up to date with political developments, proactively identifying opportunities to engage with MSs and stakeholders in Wales to promote BMA policies. They will produce written briefings, represent the BMA at external meetings and events, and organise the presence of the BMA at Welsh party conferences.

The successful candidate will play a key role in influencing policy in Wales and have the ability to deliver the strategic direction for the BMA.

At a time when NHS services and the doctors that provide them are under unprecedented pressure, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy team, leading on multiple high profile issues.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of working two days from our Cardiff office and at home.

To be successful as a Senior Public Affairs Officer you'll have:

• Experience in a Public Affairs role (essential)
• Excellent knowledge of Welsh politics, legislative procedures and an understanding of policy -making
• Proven ability of developing and delivering effective public affairs campaigns and influencing policy
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a variety of communication outputs
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Good understanding of health-related policy and trade union functions.

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)
• 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.