Job vacancies

Job Title: Rural Adviser / Surveyor, CLA East

Salary: Depending on experience

Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

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

Following retirement of a long standing team member, the CLA East team are now looking for a Rural Adviser / Surveyor to join us at an incredibly exciting and pivotal time for the rural sector, to advise members, work on policy issues affecting the East and support the delivery of all CLA activities in the region.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in supporting CLA members to navigate the challenges they face, highlight opportunities to help them thrive, and lobby on their behalf. We are looking for someone with a broad appreciation of rural issues and a willingness and energy to engage in a variety of new subjects in the industry.

Working closely with the East team, and national property, land use, legal and tax teams, you will provide advice, opinion and guidance to CLA members on a range of issues relating to land ownership, occupation, land use, planning and rural business.

You will have the ability to influence policy and deliver real change in the rural sector by contributing to our policy development work and represent members’ views at stakeholder meetings.

The ideal person will:

• Have experience of land management and property issues such as agricultural, commercial and residential tenancies, planning, diversification, renewables, public access and other issues experienced by rural farms, estates and businesses

• RICS and/or CAAV qualification is desirable

• Be positive and have willingness and energy to engage in a variety of new subjects

• Have a desire to make a difference by helping farmers, landowners and rural businesses to influence policy

• Enjoy working with rural communities and building professional relationships

• Have a broad appreciation of rural issues

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Have a high level of computer literacy

The Location, Team, and Working Arrangements

The role is based outside of Newmarket, on the Stetchworth Estate. Flexible working will be available up to two days a week with core office days on Mondays and Wednesdays. Travel across the East region will be required as part of this role, however a Pool Car is available for your use.

You will be working in a small, friendly team of eight individuals, who are very passionate about the organisation and rural affairs. You would also be part of the CLA’s wider national team of over one hundred highly motivated individuals across England and Wales.

Application process

We welcome applications from a wide variety of individuals who are passionate about the industry and genuinely want to make a difference by influencing policy and guiding and supporting rural businesses.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, explaining how you meet the criteria for the position to: recruitment@cla.org.uk.

For further information on the role or the salary, please call or email Cath Crowther Regional Director on 07557 576127 / cath.crowther@cla.org.uk.

Closing Date: Monday 21st July, 9am

First interviews: Wednesday 23rd July

Job Title: Rural Adviser / Surveyor, CLA South West

Salary: Depending on experience

Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: Manor Farm Stables, Biddestone, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7DH

Following an internal promotion of a valued team member, the South West are now looking for a Regional Adviser / Surveyor to join us at an incredibly exciting and pivotal time for the rural sector, to advise members, work on policy issues affecting the South West and support the delivery of all CLA activities in the region.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in supporting CLA members to navigate the challenges they face, highlight opportunities to help them thrive, and lobby on their behalf. At this exciting time in the rural sector, we are looking for someone with a broad appreciation of rural issues and a willingness and energy to engage in a variety of new subjects in the industry.

Working closely with the South West team, and national property, land use, legal and tax teams, you will provide advice, opinion and guidance to CLA members on a range of issues relating to land ownership, occupation, land use, planning and rural business.

You will also contribute to our policy development work and represent members’ views at stakeholder meetings.

The ideal person will:

• Have experience of land management and property issues such as agricultural, commercial and residential tenancies, planning, diversification, renewables, public access and other issues experienced by rural farms, estates and businesses

• Preferably have experience of infrastructure projects and compulsory purchase, although training and support will be available

• RICS and/or CAAV qualification is desirable

• Be positive and have willingness and energy to engage in a variety of new subjects

• Have a desire to make a difference by helping farmers, landowners and rural businesses to influence policy

• Enjoy working with rural communities and building professional relationships

• Have a broad appreciation of rural issues

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Have a high level of computer literacy

The Location, Team, and Working Arrangements

The role is based in the village of Biddestone, close to Corsham, North Wiltshire. Flexible working will be available up to two days a week with core office day on Mondays. Travel across the South West region will be required as part of this role, however a Pool Car is available for your use.

You will be working in a small, friendly team of eight individuals, who are very passionate about the organisation and rural affairs, you would also be part of the CLA’s wider national team of over one hundred highly motivated individuals across England and Wales.

Application process

We welcome applications from a wide variety of individuals who are passionate about the industry and genuinely want to make a difference by influencing policy and guiding and supporting rural businesses. RICS and/or CAAV qualifications would be of benefit but not essential.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, explaining how you meet the criteria for the position to: recruitment@cla.org.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 17 July 2025, 5.00pm

First interviews: Tuesday 22 July 2025