Underwriter

Job details

Posted Friday 19 September 2025
Salary £depending on experience
Job type Permanent
Discipline Underwriter
Reference 2291
Recruiter Name Emma Bennett

Mortgage Underwriter

Milton Keynes OR Birmingham based

£depending on experience

Do you want to work for a vibrant company who have drive and ambition but put their employees at the heart of what they do? Our client is exactly that company. They believe in working hard to achieve their goals, but they want their staff to have fun and a work life balance.

They are looking for an Underwriter to join a growing team of 7 so far. They need experienced Buy to Let Underwriters, but this could just be part of your skill set as there is a definite opportunity to expand into other areas in the future. They have two premises; one in Milton Keynes and another in Birmingham and are happy with this role being based in either location.

The primary function of this role is to assess and underwrite mortgage applications to ensure all lending complies with the company’s credit risk policy. Additionally, work with the processing team to assist in the preparation of case files as well as assisting our intermediary partners by discussing potential new applications.

If you want to join this exciting company, you will have:

  • A current or recent Underwriting Mandate
  • Good knowledge of Buy to Let lending (to include Limited Company, HMO and Multi lets)
  • A good understanding of the mortgage process
  • Knowledge of working under pressure to tight deadlines - a 'can do ‘attitude
  • Record/file management experience
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent communication skills

In return, they offer:

 

  • Hybrid working pattern: Office based in Milton Keynes or Birmingham on Mondays & Thursdays with the other 3 days a week working from home.
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Death in service (4 x salary)
  • Vitality Private Medical Insurance & dental cover
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Additional 2 days holiday over Christmas.