Employment Adviser, BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Guardian Jobs; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Employment Adviser to join their regional team in the South West of England. This pivotal role involves advocating for doctors and providing expert advice on employment issues. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to the Trade Union movement and a solid understanding of employment legislation, particularly within the NHS context. You'll be empowered to influence outcomes, support members through complex situations, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. If you're driven to make a difference and have the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Double matching pension contributions

Additional leave for volunteering

Onsite gym

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted legal services

Flexible benefits and discounts

Learning and Development opportunities

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Trade Union or HR roles is essential.
• Strong understanding of NHS employment structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise members on employment matters.
• Manage a high volume of complex cases and maintain excellent records.

Skills

Employment legislation knowledge

HR practices

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Case management experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

Experience in Trade Union or HR

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a full-time Employment Adviser to join our regional team representing doctors across the South West of England (Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Cornwall). The position is home-based.

This is a Trade Union case officer role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for representing and advising our members on matters arising from their employment, including face-to-face representation when required.

The successful candidate will fearlessly and unapologetically advocate for, and in the interests of, doctors at work. They will be motivated and driven in their delivery of maximizing outcomes for, and defending the interests of, doctors at work.

If you have previous demonstrable experience within a Trade Union or equivalent expertise gained elsewhere (i.e., an HR/employment law role) and would like the opportunity to represent 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 legislation and how it is applied in the workplace, a sound knowledge of HR practices, and experience of working with the NHS would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of NHS employment structures 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 judgment, using influencing and negotiating skills to secure good outcomes for doctors at work.
• 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, including maintaining excellent case records on a case management system.
• Experience of recruiting new members to an organization and/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 BMA Southwest team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presentation skills.
• Excellent IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Previous experience and knowledge of working within a Trade Union would be an advantage, either as an employed official or an elected representative.

This role is home-based, and the successful applicant will be required to travel across the South West of England to carry out the role, and therefore living in or within reasonable travelling distance of the patch is required. Candidates who wish to apply for the role but do not currently meet this criteria will be asked to demonstrate their commitment to relocate (at their own expense) within an agreed timescale in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. IT equipment will be provided, and an ability to easily cover Cornwall, Devon, or Somerset would be an advantage.

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.
• 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 [e-mail].

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 recognize 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.