Employment Adviser

British Medical Association; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional association for healthcare workers seeks a full-time Employment Adviser to provide case representation and support local campaigns in Cardiff. The role requires extensive experience in complex casework and a solid understanding of employment law. You will engage with members to ensure optimal representation. This hybrid role requires you to work at least two days a week in the Cardiff office, and applicants must reside within the region or have a commutable distance.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Double matching pension contributions

Onsite gym and subsidised café

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits and discounts

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive working experience of complex casework, advising / representing employees and / or employers.
• Up to date and expert knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR policies.
• Knowledge of NHS structures in Wales is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide case representation on complex issues for BMA members.
• Prepare and present cases to employers or appeal panels.
• Assist with the development and delivery of local BMA campaigns.

Skills

Complex casework experience

Expert knowledge of employment law

Knowledge of NHS doctors' terms

Interpersonal and networking skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Legal/CIPD qualification

Job description

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.