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 Trade Union campaigning for better pay and conditions for our members.

About the role

We're looking for 2 Employment Advisors to join our Trade Union in the South West of England team. These roles are home-based, permanent roles for 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing employee relations advice and support to our members, including face to face representation when required.

If you have previous and demonstrable experience gained in a Trade Union or equivalent expertise gained within an advisory, employee relations, and/ or employment law role and would like the opportunity to support our members then we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful as an Employment Adviser you'll have:

A commitment to the Trade Union movement

Good knowledge and understanding of employment law in an employee relations setting. A sound knowledge of HR practises. NHS experience would be an advantage.

Good working knowledge and understanding of the NHS structure and major NHS issues, together with an understanding of the role and function of the BMA.

The ability to apply initiative and analytical skills to problem-solving and exercise judgement, using influencing and negotiating skills to secure good outcomes.

Sensitivity and skills in facilitation to enable members to find their own solutions to workplace issues with your guidance.

An ability to deal with members problems sensitively and difficult situations both tactfully and confidentially.

Proven experience of case management and providing advice to employees

Experience of recruiting new members to an organisation or a willingness to do so.

The ability to manage a high volume of complex cases and workload effectively.

Strong relationship building skills and a commitment to supporting your wider Team.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presentation skills

Excellent IT skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook)

Graduate or equivalent level of education. May hold a CIPD or legal qualification

Previous experience and knowledge of working (paid or elected) within a democratic membership organisation/trade union would be an advantage.

As the role is covering the South West of England as part of a team, it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based in or near the South West in order to attend meetings when required. A full UK drivers license and access to a car is required. All our Employment Advisers are home-based and all IT equipment will be provided.

We anticipate that interviews will be held on 29th/30th January virtually via MS teams.

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

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.