Relationship Director

**Relationship Director**

**About the business**

Operating for over 150 years, with a physical presence in over 240 towns and cities throughout the UK, a business that puts their customers and 3,000 plus employees first. They are committed to creating a lasting positive impact in the community and carryout business with an understanding of their impact on the environment and risks of climate change. They have commenced a 5-year investment that will transform the way the organisation operates which includes a significant focus on inclusion and diversity.

**About the role**

As a Relationship Director, you’ll be placed at the forefront of what the business does - Commercial Lending.

Acting as a key point of contact for new business and working directly with customers and brokers, you’ll be responsible for originating new lending and building relationships with customers and business intermediaries to help the business achieve theirambitious growth targets.

You’ll be assessing complex lending proposals, looking at financial performance and borrower backgrounds for example, as well as undertake sufficient due diligence to make an informed assessment on lending requests. All this will be to ensure the underwritershave what they need, and that the business is lending responsibly.

Away from the day to day, you’ll also be a commercial lending SME. You’ll be constantly developing and maintaining your industry and competitor knowledge by keeping abreast of current trends so that you, and the business are ahead of the curve.

You’ll attend regular networking events and build your own industry connections as well as use your insight to help the business compete in the market with their products.

You can be based anywhere across the region and will work from home, with travel to clients and the office when required.

**About you**

You’ll need to a great understanding of commercial lending, coupled with experience of working directly with commercial lending customers, as well as:

- A great eye for detail with experience of gathering, analysing and interpreting information from multiple sources with the ability to confidently discuss the results to stakeholders.
- Proven experience of assessing Commercial lending transactions in a business development or underwriting capacity.
- A commitment to supporting, coaching and developing team members, helping them be the best they can be.

**What’s on offer**:
The business cares about people and that includes you. You’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career

**Flexibility.** On offer is a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around yourworking hours, the business can help make it work for you.

**Development.**The business wants you to feel challenged. Whatever your ambitions, they’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, they’ll set you up for success with a brilliant inductionand full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

**Inclusivity.**The business is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you go the extra mile to help customers, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong.

**Reward & Benefits**:
In addition to a competitive basic salary, you’ll receive:

- **Holidays.**You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
- **Company Car.**:

- **Bonus.** An annual discretionary bonus - when the business reaches its goals everyone is rewarded.
- **Pension.**The business knows how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why they contribute up 11% into your pension.
- **Healthcare.**Health and wellbeing are an important part of life, when you join, you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
- **Other Benefits.**Access to the businesses self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.