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Job Title: Events Manager

Location: Knightley, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST20 0JW

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £31,000 per annum

We are now looking for an experienced Events Manager to join our Midlands team.

This varied role leads the planning and delivery of events for CLA members, stakeholders and sponsors in the Midlands region. From seminars and networking events to regional shows and conferences, you’ll create engaging experiences that support members and strengthen the CLA’s presence across the region.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and delivering regional member events, seminars, shows and conferences.
• Coordinating venues, suppliers, bookings, attendee records and on-site arrangements.
• Managing event administration, budgets and forecasts.
• Working with colleagues to deliver successful events.
• Supporting sponsorship activity and commercial partnerships.
• Maintaining accurate event records and CRM data.
• Acting as a key contact for members, sponsors and stakeholders.
• Providing regional office support and assisting with national events where required.

Full list of job duties can be found in the job description.

You should be willing to learn, keep up to date with issues affecting CLA members, and understand the CLA’s purpose, products and services.

Experience in a membership or agricultural organisation, professional services, not-for-profit setting, or working with sponsors would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Midlands office, (ST20 0JW) with requirement to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Some travel across the Midlands and occasional out-of-hours work or overnight stays will be required. Expenses will be reimbursed, and Time Off In Lieu will be granted for abnormal hours.

Application process: Please apply in writing, by email, explaining how you meet the criteria for the position, together with a CV to recruitment@cla.org.uk.

Application deadline: 12pm, Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview process

First Stage: 30th November

Second Stage: 7th December

Interview dates may be subject to change.

We’re seeking a Rural Adviser / Surveyor to provide high-quality land and property advice to CLA members whilst also playing an important role in stakeholder engagement, relationship management and influencing outcomes on behalf of rural communities.

Based in Newmarket, you will work alongside other Rural Advisers and Surveyors on a broad range of land management and property matters, from tenancy and planning issues, diversification, renewables, infrastructure projects and other issues affecting rural farms, estates and businesses.

To apply and find out more, please visit the following link:

Rural Adviser / Surveyor – East, CLA