Industrial Relations Officer - Devon, United Kingdom - British Medical Association

British Medical Association

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Devon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Overview:

Industrial Relations Officer

About the role:
The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union for doctors in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Industrial Relations Officer to join our team covering the Devon and Cornwall areas.

The IRO is the lead BMA negotiating Official for their patch, working closely with locally elected representatives to represent the collective interests of employed doctors to their employers.

This role will play an integral role in the area in support of the BMA's 'five pillars' strategy which prioritises high membership; supporting and developing reps; high visibility in the workplace and effective negotiation and representation.

The role will negotiate terms and conditions at a local level, alongside working to improve local organisation, recruitment and retention of members.

The IRO may also be asked to manage a regional support officer.

As the role is based in the Southwest of England (Devon and Cornwall) it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based within the region or within a commutable distance.

Attendance at meetings at a variety of locations (e.g. hospitals & trusts) across the region will be required.

To be successful as an Industrial Relations Officer you'll have:

A up to date knowledge of industrial relations

- experience of collective bargaining and negotiating terms and conditions of employment
- an understanding of the importance of effectively organising, recruiting and retaining members in order to maximise the union's strength
- experience of representing members or providing similar transferable advocacy

Strong organisational, interpersonal and relationship building skills

- the ability to manage competing demands and implement a national strategy within your area of responsibility

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A team player who is selfmotivated

Why work for us?:

As a BMA employee, you'll receive:

Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
Additional flexible benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

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.

Industrial Relations Officer:

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Salary £ per annum
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Frequency Annual
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Job Reference bma/TP/128/465
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Contract Type Permanent
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Working Hours 40 hours
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Closing Date 13 February, 2023
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Job Category Trade Union
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Business Unit Local Member Engagement Relations
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Location South-West England (Devon & Cornwall), United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
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Posted on 20 January, 2023