About BMJ

BMJ started out over 170 years ago as a medical journal with the aim of leading debate on health and to engage, inform and stimulate doctors, researchers and other health professionals in ways that will improve outcomes for patients.

Today, they are a global brand with a worldwide audience, helping medical organisations and clinicians tackle the most critical healthcare challenges. They do this by publishing the newest, cutting edge academic research, providing professional development solutions and creating clinical decision support tools.

To achieve this, they focus on their core values: be proud of our people, be independent, be courageous and unbiased, be patient-centred and customer-focused, be evidence-based, be transparent, open and trusted.

They publish more than 60 medical and allied science journals, and over the past 50 years have pioneered the migration to digital publishing and the development of open access.

The company is headquartered in London and is led by Chief Executive Officer Peter Ashman.

What is it like to work for BMJ

Giving Something Back

94% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

BMJ have a cycle-to-work scheme that all staff are welcome to apply for on a quarterly basis. They also have recycling bins throughout the building and encourage staff to use these as well as to work digitally and avoid printing more than is necessary.

94% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

91% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The CEO sends out regular updates on what is happening in the company, usually by video. There is a ‘Speak to Peter’ email address so staff can contact him anonymously if they wish to do so.

91% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Fair Deal

76% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

The bronze, gold and silver STAR award system allows peer-to-peer nominations for going above and beyond. The bronze award is £50 worth of high street vouchers, the silver £100 and the gold £150.

76% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

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Gym

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Profit Related Payment

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Development

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff