Are you passionate and knowledgeable about politics and rural matters? Are you interested in influencing government and believe change is possible? Do you enjoy working with other people and are willing to learn?
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a dynamic, forward‑thinking membership organisation for owners of land, property and rural businesses, championing the interests of rural England and Wales for over 100 years. CLA members own or manage around half the rural land in England and Wales and more than 250 different types of businesses.
We are looking for a Public Affairs Adviser to join our multi‑award winning External Affairs team. This full‑time role works closely with the Senior Public Affairs Manager to deliver national parliamentary lobbying in Westminster and the Welsh Parliament. The successful candidate is likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have at least 18 months experience in public affairs, ideally working within Parliament or the Senedd, or in a closely related role.
What you’ll bring to the role
* Experience delivering political or other social media campaigns
* Detailed knowledge of how the Parliamentary process works
* Excellent communication skills that enable clear and persuasive verbal and written communication
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Demonstrable experience of successful team working
What you’ll be doing
* Monitoring political developments across Westminster, the Welsh Parliament, and wider stakeholder groups
* Producing regular reports and briefings for internal and external audiences
* Supporting the delivery of CLA lobbying campaigns and affiliated APPG activities
* Contributing to issue management by helping devise and implement effective influencing strategies
* Assisting with the planning and delivery of events, including parliamentary meetings, national conferences, and constituency visits
* Providing administrative support to the Public Affairs and External Affairs teams
* Drafting internal reports and briefings to inform CLA policy and strategy
Why Join Us
At the CLA, we champion the interests of rural landowners and businesses. You’ll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable team working at the heart of rural policy.
* 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 days upon 3 years of service
* A day off for your birthday
* A collaborative and mission‑driven culture
* 10% employer pension contribution
* Retail discounts, interest‑free loans towards tech, wellbeing support, healthcare cash plan and more
Interview process
There will be two stages to the interview process:
* First stage: online via Teams on Friday, 1 May.
* Second stage: in our office in Belgravia on Wednesday, 6 May.
Application deadline
12 pm, Wednesday 22nd April.
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