Senior Policy Advisor (Devolved Nations)
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.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor for the Devolved Nations. This fixed term secondment post (six months, full time) will have responsibility for supporting and delivering policy and research across BMA Cymru Wales, BMA Scotland and BMA Northern Ireland, whilst also working closely with UK-wide policy teams.
This unique role will work with senior staff and a variety of elected committee members on the objectives, goals, and strategies which underpin a wide range of BMA objectives. Duties are varied and include developing robust policy briefings, research, consultation responses or guidance papers and supporting other policy and negotiation workstreams as required.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be adept at managing relationships, have experience of policy development in a health or health-related context, have excellent research and writing skills and sound judgement. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The ability and flexibility to work collaboratively, and support knowledge sharing across internal teams is essential to this role, as is the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
W hilst we welcome applicants from across the UK, the successful applicant will be based in one of the three national offices – Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast in a hybrid working arrangement (for example two days per week based in the office and three days at home, around business need). Some travel to other national offices is likely to be required.
In your application please outline your experience of working in the following areas:
- Providing a high quality customer service in a multifaceted and fast paced environment;
- Managing and prioritising work appropriately;
- Delivering multiple projects simultaneously;
- Working as part of a team
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
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
- 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
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.
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.