Pensions, Pay and Taxation Lead

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. 

About the role

We’re looking for a Pensions, Pay and Taxation Lead to join our National Negotiations and Representation team. In this newly created role the successful candidate will provide advice and guidance on BMA position, policy and negotiation in relation to pension and Taxation matters.

We’re looking for a candidate with excellent knowledge of the NHS and other relevant pension schemes, regulations and Taxation – alongside an excellent level of spreadsheet and quantitative analysis skills. You’ll also have the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to our members. 

This is an exciting opportunity 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.

This is a hybrid role and will involve working a minimum of 1 day a week and from BMA House in central London.

To be successful as a Pensions, Pay & Taxation Lead you’ll have:

• Experience in a similar role with excellent knowledge of the NHS and other relevant pensions schemes
• Ability to write briefs and deliver presentations to members and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced level of MS Excel experience with a track record of quantitative analysis
• Ability to model pension issues to demonstrate the impact of policy changes
• Good relationship building skills with the ability to work collaboratively with elected representatives and colleagues across the Association
• Experience of negotiating and bargaining
• A high level of knowledge and awareness of the Pay and negotiation issues facing doctors across the UK
• Ability to influence, using expertise, tact and diplomacy

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 café at BMA House
• 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.