Senior Research Adviser, Policy & Analytics

BMA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday entitlement + bank hol

Double matching pension up to 12%

Onsite gym at BMA House

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The British Medical Association (BMA) is recruiting a Senior Research Adviser to join the Research, Economics and Analysis team within the National Negotiations and Policy directorate on a permanent basis. The role supports pay negotiations, policy development analysis, and provides research advice to BMA committees across the UK.

We seek candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, experience in surveys, and clear communication of findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research projects within timescales, including occasional outsourcing management.
• Experience designing and managing small-scale surveys; familiarity with focus groups is beneficial.
• Excellent MS Excel or spreadsheet skills, with ability to construct simple economic/financial models.
• Ability to present research findings to varied audiences and to communicate complex information clearly.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care and GP pay/contract issues is desirable or willingness to develop subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support pay and contract negotiations and policy development analysis for doctors across the four nations of the UK.
• Provide research advice and support to BMA committees; lead work for the General Practice Committee and Sessional GPs Committee.
• Contribute to wider research objectives, including training and supporting non-research colleagues.
• Possibly line-manage a Research Analyst.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Survey design

Spreadsheet modelling

Policy communication

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

The British Medical Association (BMA) is recruiting a Senior Research Adviser to join the Research, Economics and Analysis team within the National Negotiations and Policy directorate on a permanent basis. The role supports pay negotiations, policy development analysis, and provides research advice to BMA committees across the UK.

We seek candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, experience in surveys, and clear communication of findings to diverse audiences.