Events Manager at Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Gnosall

Events Manager

About Us:
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a forward-thinking membership organisation representing land, property and rural businesses across England and Wales. For over 100 years, we have championed the rural economy, with members owning or managing around half of rural land.

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.

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 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.

What are the benefits of working for the CLA?

• Generous annual leave
• Birthday Leave - a day off for your birthday
• Employer's pension contribution of up to 10% of salary
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wellbeing recourses
• Retail discounts
• + more!

Application deadline: 12pm, Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview process

First Stage: 1st December

Second Stage: 7th December

*Interview dates may be subject to change.

Interested? If this sounds like a role for you, Apply Now!

Reference: AGS715
Location: CLA Midlands Office, ST20 0JW
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,000 per annum

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