Regional Support Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Support Officer with Trade Union experience to join the BMA South West England regional team. Initially, the role will be predominantly case work focussed, representing doctors through HR processes and on all manner of employment matters including high risk disciplinary procedures. However, as we continue our journey to becoming a winning and organising union, and when operational circumstances allow, the successful candidate's work will also include support the broader work of the regional team in carrying out the 'Five Pillar's strategy' with specific reference to representing members, negotiations, supporting and organising reps, campaigning, and recruitment. The role may include supporting Local Negotiating Committees and/or a regional branch of practice committee as well as individual and collective casework. The successful candidate will work closely with relevant BMA staff and BMA reps and will have transferrable skills or knowledge which can be applied to negotiating, representing, campaigning, and organising within a trade union. This is a part time position for 24 hours per week.

• Up to date and in-depth expert knowledge of industrial relations, employment law, HR policies, procedures and good practice
• Ability to gather and evaluate information and develop strategies for dealing with complex negotiations, cases or campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with BMA colleagues and members
• Knowledge of NHS structures and an understanding of the key issues facing the medical profession locally
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and manage your own diary
• Excellent negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in dealing with varying situations
This role is home- based and the successful applicant will be required to travel across the South West England region in order to carry out the role, and therefore living in or within reasonable travelling distance of the South West is required. It is likely that initial case work will be concentrated in Devon and Cornwall although some of this will be undertaken via Teams.


• 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.