Job vacancies

Location: CLA East, The Old Estate Office, Hall Farm, Newmarket, CB8 0TX

Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (Travel and overnight stays will sometimes be required. Around branch committees, shows and events, additional hours may be required for which time off in lieu will be given).

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000, depending on experience

Working arrangements: Homeworking up to 2 days per week (Due to certain busy periods during show and events season, this can be variable depending on the needs of the business).

Are you an organised, self-motivated individual with a passion for supporting rural businesses and communities? Become a vital part of our dynamic team at the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) as a Regional Coordinator in the East Region!

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the first point of contact for members, handling enquiries and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Manage office operations, including overseeing the day to day running of the office to facilitate the smooth running of the office, maintaining filing systems, organising office supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• Provide administrative support for regional activities, including meeting organisation, minute-taking, and travel arrangements.

• Assist with CLA East events and coordinate stakeholder meetings with local authorities and other key players.

• Support the Regional Director and team members with administrative tasks to ensure seamless operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems, particularly MS Dynamics.

• Experience in office management and providing high-quality administrative support.

The Team You'll Work With

The successful candidate will be part of a small, hardworking and fun team, who are very passionate about the organisation and rural affairs in general. They will also work collaboratively with the CLA’s supportive team of over one hundred highly motivated individuals in the membership, finance, marketing, external affairs and advisory teams, in London and across the other five regions in England and Wales.

For more information and job description, please email Mark Riches: mark.riches@cla.org.uk.

Deadline: 10am Monday 2nd September

Application process: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@cla.org.uk.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and therefore we encourage early application.

Location: CLA South West, Manor Farm Stables, Biddestone, Chippenham, SN14 7DH

Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (Travel and overnight stays will sometimes be required. Around branch committees, shows and events, additional hours may be required for which time off in lieu will be given).

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000, depending on experience

Working arrangements: Homeworking up to 2 days per week (due to certain busy periods during show and events season, this can be variable depending on the needs of the business).

Are you an organised, self-motivated individual with a passion for supporting rural businesses and communities? Become a vital part of our dynamic team at the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) as a Regional Coordinator/Administrator in the South West Region.

The Team You'll Work With

We operate from a converted stable building set in the rural location which is bright and spacious. On reviewing our ways of working, some flexible working will be available on request but contact time in the office would be required each week for a minimum of three days, with a requirement to travel across the South West to unique and special landscapes on occasion.

You will be working in a small, friendly team, as well as being part of the CLA’s supportive team of over one hundred highly motivated individuals across England and Wales.

At the CLA, we work to champion, protect and enhance the rural economy. Our members are creating jobs in the countryside, growing businesses, feeding the nation, fighting climate change and reversing nature decline. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting these vital efforts and making a positive impact on rural communities.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the first point of contact for members, handling enquiries and delivering exceptional customer service.

• Manage office operations, including overseeing the day to day running of the office to facilitate the smooth running of the office, maintaining filing systems, organising office supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• Organising the six CLA County Branch Committees in the South West. Preparing and circulating agendas and papers for the committees and drafting minutes at the meetings. The Committees discuss a variety of topical issues impacting rural businesses. The post holder will be the main point of contact for the committee members.

• Provide administrative support for regional activities, including meeting organisation, minute-taking, and travel arrangements.

• Assist with CLA South West events and coordinate stakeholder meetings with local authorities and other key players.

• Support the Regional Director and team members with administrative tasks to ensure seamless operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems, particularly MS Dynamics.

• Experience in office management and providing high-quality administrative support.

If you're ready to contribute to the success of CLA South West and support our mission to serve agricultural and rural communities, apply today!

For more information and job description, please email Ann Maidment: ann.maidment@cla.org.uk.

Deadline: 10am Monday 2nd September

Application process: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@cla.org.uk.