Assistant Secretary

7 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom BMA Full time

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
- 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**

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.

**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.

**Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.**

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 part-time Assistant Secretary to join the Member relations team of BMA Cymru/Wales. The role is a hybrid role based a minimum of 2 days per week in the Cardiff office

The Assistant Secretary will provide individual case representation on complex issues to ensure that members receive the best possible individual advice/representation. They will be responsible for several Health Boards across the area, facilitating the local negotiating committees, ensuring terms and conditions are protected and enhanced. The successful applicant will also provide advice and support to Welsh national branch of practice (BoP) committee Chairs on contractual and collective negotiations. They will also be accountable for line managing other members of the Member relations team leading in their coaching and development.

To be successful as an Assistant Secretary 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.
- Line Management experience (desirable)
- A CIPD qualification (desirable)


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