Overview

Our Council Secretariat is responsible for providing support to our elections, corporate and political governance structures, ensuring that our committees and internal structures work effectively. The Elections and Committee officer will be responsible for carrying out elections for all BMA committees following the standard election process. They will provide project and administration support in the organisation and delivery of elections and appointments across the BMA. This is an exciting time to join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS. Become part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession. The role is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working at BMA House and from home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of all the BMA elections
• Arrange and attend meetings, drafting minutes and despatching agendas
• Develop member communications to engage our membership with the elections
• Assist with regular reporting on election outcomes

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills (essential)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good relationship building and management skills
• Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and competing priorities
• Experience of providing project support
• Strong database management skills

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 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