Regional Adviser / Surveyor – Property & Planning Focus

CLA Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural association in the UK is seeking a knowledgeable Regional Adviser / Surveyor with a focus on property and planning. This role involves providing advice to members on various property issues and representing their interests. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of property management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. This is a varied role that combines technical expertise with a chance to influence policy for rural businesses.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of property management and the planning system.
• Experience advising on rural property and tenancy matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely advice to members on property issues.
• Represent members at regional and national forums.
• Support regional events and technical seminars.

Skills

Property management knowledge

Planning system understanding

Stakeholder networking

Excellent communication

Education

RICS and/or CAAV qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Regional Adviser / Surveyor – Property & Planning Focus

Location: Newmarket
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Regional Director, East

Beach Baker are working with the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) who are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Regional Adviser / Surveyor to join their East team. This role combines expert advisory work with policy influence, supporting members on property and planning matters while helping shape the future of the rural sector.

What you’ll do

• Provide accurate, timely advice to members on property issues, including commercial and residential tenancies, planning, permitted development, and rural business matters.
• Identify emerging issues through member queries and feed these into lobbying and policy development.
• Represent members’ interests at regional and national forums, meetings, and consultations.
• Prepare and contribute to consultation responses and CLA campaigns.
• Support regional events, technical seminars, and member clinics, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Act as a spokesperson within your area of expertise and prepare guidance notes, articles, and presentations.
• Work closely with branch and regional committees, ensuring local issues are communicated to policy teams.
• Assist with membership engagement and retention activities.

What we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of property management and the planning system.
• Experience advising on rural property and tenancy matters.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Ability to network effectively with stakeholders and represent members’ interests.
• High attention to detail, good judgment, and self-motivation.
• Positive, collaborative approach and willingness to engage in new subjects.

Desirable

• RICS and/or CAAV qualification.
• Interest in rural policy and advocacy.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office 365.

Why join?

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll combine technical expertise with policy influence, helping shape the future for rural businesses and communities. You’ll work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills and make a real impact.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole. Please call our office on 07443 880 834 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it’s not up-to-date) directly to [e-mail].

Alternatively, if you would like to ask a few questions before applying, please get in touch.

All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.