Policy Advice and Research Officer

We are recruiting a Policy Advice and Research Officer to join our Healthcare Delivery team. The team undertakes research and analysis, gathers evidence, develops policy solutions, and provides advice and guidance and deliver policy change. You will support the team to deliver its work programme which includes NHS reform, workforce, digital transformation and a variety of other high-profile health policy issues. A significant portion of your time will be spent supporting the team's work on the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. You will provide expert research and data analysis support to the team in developing policy proposals, produce research reports and policy briefings, guidance and other practical support materials and represent the BMA at external meetings and events. Your role will include providing expert policy advice and guidance to a variety of audiences including senior staff, chief officers and members. You will also provide policy support to BMA committees looking at healthcare delivery issues and support the BMA's media and communications teams to effectively respond to external policy developments.

• The ability to grasp new policy concepts quickly and undertake research and analysis of policy issues.
• Experience working with data and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent writing skills with demonstrable experience of drafting policy reports and briefings
• Experience of providing project support and working towards tight deadlines
• Good analytical skills with an eye for detail
• Good communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with counterparts in the department and stakeholders
• A team player with the ability to work well autonomously and within a team
  
  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.