Employment Adviser
The Ideal Candidate
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Employment Adviser (EA) to join the Member relations team of BMA Cymru/Wales.
The Employment Adviser will provide individual case representation, both in person and via Teams, on complex issues to ensure that members receive the best possible individual advice and representation. This will include preparing and presenting cases to employers, internal or external appeal panels. You will also assist with the development and delivery of local BMA campaigns, working with others to organise in workplaces, and support members in undertaking campaigns in their places of work
The role is a hybrid role based a minimum of 2 days per week in the Cardiff office. The role is based in the Cardiff office, and it is a requirement for the successful applicant to live within the region or within a commutable distance. You must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to attend employee work sites when required.
To be successful as an EA you'll have:
- Extensive working experience of complex casework, advising / representing employees and /or employers
- Up to date and in-depth expert knowledge of employment law, employee relations, human resource policies, procedures and good practice
- Knowledge of the terms and conditions under which NHS doctors work
- Knowledge of NHS structures in Wales and an understanding of the key issues facing the medical profession in Wales is also desirable
- The ability to manage a demanding workload
- Effective presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal, networking and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent negotiation & influencing skills.
- A legal/CIPD qualification (desirable)
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
- Electric vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes (available after completion of probationary period)
- 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)
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 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 points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.