Regional Support Officer

Location: London.

About the role

We are looking for a Regional Support Officer with trade‑union experience to join the BMA London regional team on a six‑month fixed‑term contract. The role supports the regional team in delivering the Five Pillars strategy, including representing members, negotiating, supporting and organising representatives, campaigning, and recruitment. The successful candidate will work closely with BMA staff and representatives, applying transferable skills in negotiation, representation, campaigning and union organising.

Key Responsibilities

• Support BMA Local Negotiating Committees and regional practice committees.
• Provide individual and collective representation to members.
• Gather and evaluate information to develop strategies for complex negotiations, cases or campaigns.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with BMA colleagues and members.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Five Pillars strategy.

Qualifications

• In‑depth expert knowledge of industrial relations, employment law, HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Ability to gather, evaluate information and develop strategies for complex negotiations, cases or campaigns.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with 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 maintain your own diary.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in dealing with varying situations.

Employment terms

• Employment type: six‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Home‑based position with regular travel across the London region.
• Applicant must be based in or near London or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Benefits

• 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 and life assurance that is seven times your annual salary.
• Annual salary reviews and 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 schemes (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 five years.
• Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for the role.
• BMA Law discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing or 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 five additional holiday days per year.

EEO and diversity statement

The 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 encourage people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge – we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please advise us.

Note

As part of an organisational design process, the responsibilities and scope of this role may change as the association evolves. We will communicate any such changes transparently and support colleagues through any transitions that may arise.