a contractFull time (35 hours), Perm.

salary£ 41,000 – 50,000 pounds, depending on experience and skill level

locationLondon -based (SW1X 8PQ) with the possibility of remote work (from another CLA office or house) to two days a week

The deadline for submitting applications: Five in the evening on Monday, October 27

Interviews: The first stage interviews will be made personally in our London office on Thursday, October 30. Second stage interviews in our office in London are scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 6.

Are you excited and knowledgeable about profitable and sustainable agriculture? Are you interested in influencing politics and thinking that change is possible? Do you enjoy working with others and want to learn?

Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a dynamic organic organism with progressive thinking for landowners, property and rural companies, which was defending the interests of rural areas in England and Wales for more than 100 years. CLA members have or run about half of the rural lands in England and Wales and more than 250 different species of companies.

We are now looking for a Land use policy consultant specializing in agriculture
To join our expert team in London. This role is suitable for someone with experience in advising farmers and knowledge of a wide range of issues facing agricultural companies throughout the country.

The policy of agriculture and the environment in England continues to develop. The climate change and the uninterrupted geopolitical context means that the flexible agriculture sector has become more important than ever. This is a unique opportunity to influence national policy, support land owners and farmers, and help forming the future of this sector.

What will you do?

• Development and advocacy of CLA policy on agriculture, trade and food security issues.
• Providing experts advice to CLA members regarding sustainable agriculture incentives, productivity plans and issues related to sustainable and profitable agriculture.
• CLA representation in meetings with the government, industry and stakeholders.
• Write policy summaries, consulting responses and members ’directives.
• Present in the activities, conferences and agricultural exhibitions throughout the country.

Please see the job description to get the full details of responsibilities, or call Susan Twining, the chief land use policy consultant in (Email protected).

What we are looking for

• Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector and supply chains.
• A good understanding of policy related to agriculture, land use and relevant environmental policy.
• Excellent communication skills, whether written or oral.
• Cooperative.
• A beginner can determine opportunities to make a difference, work without supervision and fulfill the final dates.
• A passion for rural affairs and sustainable and profitable agriculture.

Why do you join us?

In CLA, we are defending the interests of landowners and rural companies. It will be part of a supportive and wide -known team that works at the heart of rural policy. We offer:

• 25 days of annual leave (in addition to official holidays) and increase to 30 days at 3 years service.
• A cooperative culture driven by the task.
• 10% contribute to the employer’s pension.
• Retail discounts, support for luxury, cash plan for health care and more.