Job vacancies

Job Title: Events Manager
Location: CLA Midlands Office, ST20 0JW
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 per annum

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

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll take the lead in planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse programme of events for CLA members, stakeholders and sponsors. From technical seminars and networking events to major regional shows and conferences, you'll play a key role in creating engaging experiences that support our members and strengthen the CLA's presence across the Midlands.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and delivering a varied programme of regional member events, seminars, shows and conferences.

• Coordinating venues, suppliers, bookings, attendee records and on-site event arrangements.

• Managing event administration, budgets, income and expenditure forecasts.

• Working closely with colleagues across the Midlands and nationally to deliver successful events.

• Supporting sponsorship activity by helping to identify and develop commercial partnerships.

• Maintaining accurate event records and CRM data.

• Acting as a key point of contact for members, sponsors and external stakeholders.

• Providing wider support to the regional office and assisting with national events where required.

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

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering events.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Experience managing event administration, suppliers and attendee communications.

• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including members, sponsors and external partners.

• Good attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

• The ability to monitor budgets and manage event expenditure.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

You should be willing and able to learn, keep up to date with current issues affecting CLA members, and develop an understanding of the CLA’s purpose, ambitions, membership products and services.

Experience working within a membership organisation, professional services, not-for-profit environment or alongside sponsors and commercial partners 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.

Due to the nature of events at the CLA, from time to time there is requirement to attend meetings elsewhere in the country, primarily in the Midlands, outside of office hours and occasionally including an overnight stay. All travel, accommodation and subsistence 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 17th September 2026

Interview process

Screening calls may take place on 17th / 18th September

First Stage Interviews will take place 28th September

Second Stage will take place 5th October

*Interview dates may be subject to change.

Job Title: Executive Support
Location: CLA London Office, SW1X 8PQ
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,500 per annum

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is looking for an organised, curious and proactive person to join our Executive Support team. This role offers much more than traditional administrative support, as you’ll gain exposure to rural policy, member advice and stakeholder engagement, while developing strong professional skills in a supportive and busy team environment.

Working alongside our Tax team and wider colleagues, you’ll help coordinate committees and meetings, respond to enquiries and support the delivery of work that matters to rural businesses, landowners and CLA members. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, build confidence in a professional environment and be part of the work of a leading membership organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing proactive administrative support to the Tax team.

• Managing diaries, meetings and committee administration.

• Acting as a key point of contact for member and stakeholder enquiries.

• Supporting the CLA advice service and maintaining accurate CRM records.

• Coordinating events, meetings and team activities.

• Preparing correspondence, agendas, papers and meeting minutes.

• Cover reception twice a week to provide lunch cover.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to deliver an excellent member experience.

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

What you’ll bring to the role

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A professional, friendly and proactive approach.

• Confidence building relationships with colleagues, members and external contacts.

• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.

You do not need to be a tax expert, but you should be willing and able to learn and retain taxation basics, keep up to date with current issues affecting CLA members, and develop an understanding of the CLA’s purpose, ambitions, membership products and services.

Working arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent role based at the CLA London Office, SW1X 8PQ with requirement to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

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 17th September 2026

Interview process*

Screening calls week commencing 21st September.

1st stage interviews: in our office in Belgravia on Wednesday 30th September and Thursday 1st October.

2nd Stage interviews: in our office in Belgravia on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th October.

*Interview dates may be subject to change.

We’re seeking a Rural Adviser / Surveyor to provide high‑quality advice to members and play a key role in policy development across land use, rural economic matters, and farming systems.

Working closely with the CLA policy team, you will support landowners, farmers and rural businesses on topics including uplands agriculture, planning, tenancies, diversification, and property management. You will also represent the CLA at stakeholder meetings, consultations, and speaking engagements across the region.

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

Rural Adviser / Surveyor – North England, CLA

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