Senior Policy Advisor - Equality Inclusion and Culture team

We're looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Equality, Inclusion and Culture team. The policy work of this team is focused on improving access, experience and outcomes for medical students and doctors in their education, training and working environments., Additionally, the Senior Policy Advisor will provide ongoing case management support providing advice for disabled doctors and medical students, support general equality, diversity and inclusion related media communications and external and internal stakeholder management and event management.

• Experience developing open and evidence-based policy in health or health-related issues
• Knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and how it relates to the workplace
• Ability to present policy reports (verbal/written) to a variety of audiences
• Influencing and diplomacy skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with counterparts in stakeholder organisations
• Personal resilience - needs to 'own' policy reports/proposals and withstand challenges
• Work effectively with other departments across the association
  
  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.