Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators

The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators (IAgSA) was incorporated in 1967 and is a professional organisation whose members offer a wide range of services to farming and rural businesses in the UK. IAgSA is respected throughout the farming and rural business industry. What is our mission? To provide professional support to farm administrators and bookkeepers working in the UK rural economy. To support career development in rural business administration. To promote a high standard of professional conduct with farm and rural business administration. What does IAgSA do? Maintains a membership database of all IAgSA members, which includes farm administrators, bookkeepers, rural business administrators, farm secretaries, accountants, land agents, estate administrators and others. Provides our members with relevant information and knowledge to assist them with their ongoing and Continuing Professional Development. Arranges training to help new entrants coming into the sector. Supports members to improve their technical knowledge and to meet other members and industry representatives through IAgSA Regional Training Days and our National Conference. Works to support local IAgSA Branches who provide local networks for IAgSA members across the UK. Engages with a wide audience via our industry-recognised monthly technical bulletin. Liaises and works with industry stakeholders, the government and others on farming issues that affect our members and their clients. How do we manage ourselves? We follow a Constitution and Code of Conduct to provide our council and members with a framework in which to operate. Our Secretariat looks after the day-to-day activities of IAgSA, under the guidance of our council. Our Membership Panel approves all applications for membership. Our Disciplinary Committee ensures the good governance of membership in relation to the Code of Conduct and ethical matters. What do we expect of our members? To abide by the Code of Conduct. To maintain and enhance their professional standards. To hold an Anti Money Laundering Supervisory Licence if required. To hold Professional Indemnity Insurance if required. To demonstrate continuing professional development and submit to IAgSA. To further the aims and objectives of IAgSA. If you have any questions about IAgSA, please contact us.