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

Wellbeing

70% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

The company organised a mental health week, in which sessions were run within working hours to help with work/life balance. The firm is dedicated to improving the mental wellbeing of staff and continuing to raise awareness and education of mental health among the team.

70% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

My Company

93% of staff agreed:

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

This year the company continued with the summer working hours scheme, which meant that staff can work additional hours during their working week to earn an extra half day off a week, or an extra full day off every two weeks.

93% 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

BMJ have a STAR award system where any employee can nominate another employee for going above and beyond. Awards are worth £150, £100 or £50 for individuals and £35 per team member for nominated teams.

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:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training to all staff