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)
• 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

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 you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please email [email protected].

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. Please, note that we are unable to accept CVs and applications via email.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates 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 Licenced Worker Scheme, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

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're looking for a Communications and Social Media Office to join the BMA Northern Ireland team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week and will involve working one day per week from our Belfast office.

The successful candidate will work as part of a busy communications and public affairs team assisting with the delivery of the BMA Northern Ireland internal and external communications. This includes managing social media accounts, the production of e-newsletters and other member communications to inform and engage doctors on developments and issues affecting all aspects of their working lives, with particular regard to BMA priorities and developments.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience of managing multiple social media accounts for an organisation (essential)
• High level of social media awareness, including knowledge and experience of using different social media platforms and tools
• The ability to create and construct engaging content & social media posts
• Knowledge and understanding of current and upcoming social media trends, user habits, behaviours and metrics analysis.
• Excellent written communications skills
• Excellent news sense and judgement with an up to date understanding of media law
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise effectively
• An interest and understanding of health policy