Employment Adviser

British Medical Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday entitlement

Bank holidays and a BMA company day

Double matching pension contributions

Leave for volunteering/moving/wedding

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Group Income protection & life cover (

Annual salary reviews & increments

Onsite gym and subsidised café (BMA Hq

EV and Cycle to work scheme (afterprob

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Long service recognition every 5 years

Professional subscription cover

BMA Law – discounted legal services

Flexible benefits platform

Learning & Development opportunities

Season ticket loan

Extra annual leave buy-up

Job summary

The British Medical Association (BMA Cymru/Wales) is seeking an Employment Adviser to provide dedicated case representation and guidance to members. The role involves in-person and Teams-based support, presenting cases to employers or appeal panels, and contributing to local campaigns within workplaces.

This full-time position is based in Cardiff, with a hybrid pattern requiring a minimum of 2 days in the Cardiff office, and a requirement to live within the region or a commutable distance.

Qualifications

• 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, HR policies, procedures and good practice.
• Knowledge of NHS doctors terms and NHS structures in Wales.
• Understanding of key issues facing the medical profession in Wales is desirable.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent negotiation & influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual case representation, in person and via Teams.
• Prepare and present cases to employers, internal or external appeal panels.
• Assist with development and delivery of local BMA campaigns in workplaces.
• Support members in undertaking campaigns in their places of work.

Job description

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 licence and the ability to attend employee work sites.

• 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full‑time Employment Adviser (EA) to join the Member relations team of BMA Cymru/Wales. The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process.

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.

• 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, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary
• Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three
• Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London)
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• 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)
• Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year