Regional Officer-Bargaining

British Medical Association; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday entitlement + bank hol

Pension contributions (double matching

Leave entitlements (volunteering/move)

Maternity/paternity leave

Group Income protection & life cover

Annual salary reviews & increments

Onsite gym / facilities (London)

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning & Development opportunities

Season ticket loan

Job summary

British Medical Association is seeking an experienced Regional Officer - Bargaining to strengthen local membership structures, support workplace representatives and lead collective bargaining in the London region. This home-based role requires occasional travel across London and reporting to a Senior Regional Officer.

You will work with Local Negotiating Committees, lay representatives, and NHS stakeholders to secure positive improvements to terms and conditions while ensuring robust casework

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of employment law.
• Experience advising/representing employees or employers in complex matters.
• Substantial experience of collective bargaining and industrial relations.
• Strong negotiating, influencing, dispute-resolution and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to develop negotiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead collective bargaining and negotiations with designated employers in partnership with LNC representatives.
• Plan and coordinate activity across designated LNCs, developing bargaining, organising and campaign strategies.
• Build relationships with members, workplace representatives, NHS organisations, and employers.
• Provide expert advice on employment matters, contracts, terms and conditions, and local/national agreements.
• Undertake complex individual, group and collective casework with thorough records.
• Support member recruitment, engagement and sustainable representative structures.

Education

Law or CIPD qualification (desirable)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Regional Officer -Bargaining to strengthen local membership structures, support workplace representatives and lead collective bargaining in the London region. Working closely with Local Negotiating Committees (LNCs), lay representatives, employers and regional colleagues, you will act as a trusted advocate for members and help secure positive improvements to terms, conditions and working environments. These are home-based role reporting to a Senior Regional Officer. Regular travel across London will be required to attend meetings at hospitals, trusts and other locations. Therefore, it is a requirement for successful applicants to be based in or near the London region or willing to relocate (at their own expense). As a Regional Officer -Bargaining you will:

• Lead collective bargaining and negotiations with designated employers in partnership with LNC representatives.
• Plan and coordinate activity across designated LNCs, developing effective bargaining, organising and campaign strategies.
• Build strong relationships with members, workplace representatives, senior employer stakeholders, NHS organisations, other unions and medical schools.
• Provide expert advice on employment matters, contracts, terms and conditions, and local and national agreements.
• Undertake complex individual, group and collective casework, maintaining clear and comprehensive records.
• Use local intelligence and complex information to identify issues, shape negotiation priorities and evaluate the impact of campaigns.
• Support member recruitment, engagement and sustainable representative structures, including succession planning for LNC officers and representatives.
• Deliver training and briefings for members, workplace representatives and local elected officers.
• Prepare robust case histories and documentation, including material for potential legal referral.
• Support and mentor Representation and Casework Officers and provide cover across the regional team when required.
  You will have extensive working knowledge of employment law and significant experience of advising and/or representing employees or employers in complex matters.
• Substantial practical experience of collective bargaining and industrial relations.
• A strong track record of leading negotiations with employers alongside workplace or trade union representatives.
• Highly developed influencing, advocacy, dispute-resolution and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to analyse and present complex information to develop detailed negotiation, organising and campaign strategies.
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and tight deadlines.
• The credibility to build effective relationships with members, senior leaders, employers and external partners.
• Sensitivity and resilience when supporting members through workplace change and balancing member expectations with longer-term employer relationships.
• The confidence to work with significant autonomy while recognising when matters need to be escalated.
• A law or CIPD qualification is desirable
• A commitment to member-led organising, inclusion and the BMA's values.
  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.
• 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