Job Description

Main Responsibilities


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 cafe 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.


If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

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


We are currently looking for a Senior Policy Adviser, specialising in pay and contractual negotiations, to join BMA Cymru Wales' policy and committee services team. This role will lead the planning, delivery and implementation of national policy, pay and contractual negotiations, working directly with senior representatives of Welsh Government and NHS Wales Employers.


The role will provide strategic advice and support to senior staff, elected committee officers and a variety of BMA committee members on the requirements, objectives and strategies to underpin their negotiations. Other duties include developing briefings, guidance and other practical support materials on complex contractual matters - whilst engaging with the wider profession to determine, agree and articulate detailed negotiating positions.


The role will also have responsibility for working with colleagues to coordinate the delivery of a range of local campaigns, supporting members to secure improvements in their places of work.


To succeed in this role, you will need to:



Be adept at influencing senior figures and managing relationships Have experience of policy development or contract management in a health or health-related context Have excellent research, verbal and written communication skills Develop and maintain expertise on the BMA's methodology for conducting negotiations and taking a lead in training others An ability to work collaboratively and support knowledge sharing across internal teams Ability to maintain trust and manage a complex workload An understanding of collective bargaining and/or experience in a membership-based organisation is desirable.

The successful applicant will be based in our Cardiff office where we operate a hybrid working arrangement ( two days per week based in the office and three days at home, around business need).