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 Assistant Secretary in the Member relations team of BMA Cymru/Wales.
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 will provide individual case representation on complex issues to ensure that members receive the best possible individual advice/representation. You will be responsible for several Health Boards across the area, facilitating the local negotiating committees ensuring terms and conditions are protected and enhanced. You will also provide advice and support to Welsh national branch of practice (BoP) committee Chairs on contractual and collective negotiations. You will line manage other members of the member relations team, leading in their coaching and development.
To be successful as an Assistant Secretary you'll ideally have:
1. Extensive working experience of complex casework, advising/representing employees and /or employers (may hold legal or CIPD qualification)
2. Up to date and in-depth expert knowledge of employment law, employee relations, human resource policies, procedures and good practice, and terms and conditions under which NHS doctors work
3. Knowledge of NHS structures in Wales and an understanding of the key issues facing the medical profession in Wales is also desirable
4. Effective presentation skills with strong interpersonal, networking and stakeholder management skills
5. Excellent negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
6. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in dealing with varying situations.
7. You will need to be able to manage a demanding workload and work independently managing your own work diary whilst providing line management support. Experience of line management is therefore desirable.
We anticipate that interviews will take place early December in person at our Cardiff office.
Why work for us?
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
8. 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
9. Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
10. Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
11. Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
12. Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
13. BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
14. Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
15. Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
16. 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.