Job description
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
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 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 Licenced Worker Scheme, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
Job OverviewAbout 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 an Employment Adviser to join the Employment Relations Delivery team within England covering London, Wiltshire and Surrey.
This is a permanent role for 40 hours per week.
The successful Employment Adviser will be responsible for providing comprehensive employment law and employee relations advice and support to our members, including representation when required.
If you have previous and demonstrable experience in a HR advisory, employee relations or employment law role and would like the opportunity to support our members then we’d love to hear from you.
As the role covers London, Wiltshire and Surrey it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based within one of the counties and be able to travel to the others to attend meetings when required. All our Employment Advisers are home-based and all IT equipment will be provided. A full UK Drivers license and access to a car is also required.
To be successful as an Employment Adviser you'll have:
- A sound knowledge of HR practises and an up to date knowledge of employment law
- Experience working within a HR Advisory or Employee Relations team
- Graduate or equivalent. May hold a CIPD or legal qualification
- Proven experience of case management and providing advice to employees
- Knowledge of good practice and terms and conditions under which NHS doctors work.
- The ability to manage a high volume of complex cases and workload effectively
- Excellent IT skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook)
- Strong relationship building skills
- Effective presentation skills with strong interpersonal and networking skills (essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills