Policy Advice and Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - BMA

BMA

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

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

We are looking to recruit a full-time Policy Advice and Support Officer for 11 months to cover maternity leave. The successful applicant will support the work of the Junior Doctors Committee and Less Than Full Time Forum, in addition to supporting the line managers and Senior Policy Advisers within the team.

Ensuring that the BMA negotiates on behalf of its members on pay and contractual matters is a critical function of the National Negotiations and Representation team, so too is ensuring that our national negotiating committees and internal structures work effectively and dynamically

This is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working from our central London office (BMA House) and from home.

In your new role, you will:

Arrange meetings and draft agendas, papers and minutes for review
Undertaking research work with mínimal guidance
Contribute to the development of guidance and other materials to support members
Undertake research and evaluation
Draft written reports on policy issues specific to the committee.
Be able to grasp new concepts quickly and work flexibly
Have experience in providing project support
Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Possess effective organisational skills
Have the practical aptitude to think quickly and respond to demands in a positive manner.