<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Feed Generated by www.firefishsoftware.com - Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:57:47 GMT.--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:ffAdvert="http://www.firefishsoftware.com/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Ultimate Banking - Latest Vacancies</title><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/</link><atom:link href="https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/rss/adverts/latest.aspx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>All of the latest vacancies from Ultimate Banking.</description><copyright /><language>en-gb</language><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:57:47 GMT</pubDate><generator>www.firefishsoftware.com</generator><item><title>Relationship Manager</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Relationship Manager (Third party)</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Leicestershire/hybrid working</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Up to &pound;60k</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Are you a strategic, relationship builder, with a background in mortgage lending or managing commercial partnerships? Our customer focussed client is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager to build strong relationships with their external lending partners, ensuring all commercial and contractual obligations are upheld. </span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Working as part of a dedicated team, the Relationship Manager will be responsible for managing both existing and new partnerships, having ownership of performance management, contract renewals and ongoing oversight through internal SME Collaboration. </span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Duties will include: </span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Develop and own senior&#8209;level relationships with our partners, driving alignment on purpose and strategic priorities </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Primary owner of governance and issue escalation with third&#8209;party lenders.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Ensure funded portfolios meet commercial, contractual, and performance expectations</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Monitor partner economics including pricing structures, revenue shares and funding costs in collaboration with Finance to ensure commercial partnerships remain viable.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Coordinate and resolve operational or commercial escalations</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Produce performance insights and reports.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The successful individual will possess:</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Previous experience in vendor management, relationship management or portfolio management.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Industry relevant experience - mortgage lending. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Experience with contract management and renewals with third parties. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Stakeholder management and experience working and influencing cross-functionally </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Knowledge of consumer lending markets, third party risk management and commercial management. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Our client&rsquo;s preference would be for this role holder to be office based in Leicestershire, 2 days per week, however they are open to a more remote working approach with the understanding that office presence would be required a minimum of 3 days per month. </span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">This is very much a relationship building role, so will involve occasional visits to our partners&rsquo; sites, including London.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Along with a very competitive salary, you would also be entitled to employee benefits which include 27 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off, pension contribution, BUPA and more!</span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If this sounds like your next career move, please apply today! </span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Location:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Newbury (Head Office) </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Hours:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> 35 hrs a week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Salary:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &pound;24,791</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">At Newbury Building Society, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. If you have a passion for first-class customer service, effective communication skills and a desire to learn, you could be the person we&rsquo;re looking for.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">What will you be doing?</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Joining the Customer Support Mortgages Team means you will support customers with mortgage accounts from their account opening to account closure. While also working collaboratively with other teams within the society.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">You will take on tasks such as:</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Handling customer queries about their account, both by email and over the telephone</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Checking mortgages are ready to complete and sending out funds to solicitors for purchases and remortgages</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Ensuring our security is protected at Land Registry, using their portal and liaising with solicitors</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Ensuring accounts are redeemed in full and administrating the mortgage account closure process</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Processing overpayments to mortgage accounts and making changes to the account in accordance with customer instructions</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">This is a wide-ranging role, and no two days are the same. The above is only a few of the tasks you may do on any given day.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">You will be provided with all the training and guidance you need to learn our processes and to become a confident member of this dynamic team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Why work for us?</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We care about our communities &ndash; as well as providing financial services, we get involved in supporting our local communities. This means regular opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and help with community events and activities. We also give all our employees two paid days of volunteering every year to help with causes they feel passionately about.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We want to help you develop &ndash; We are accredited by the Financial Services National College for the quality of our learning and development practices. No matter your role, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in projects to further your career.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Essential skills and experience:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience of working with internal and/or external customers to ensure the highest quality service experience.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Desirable skills and experience:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook and Office365</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience in financial service administration</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interview process</span></span></u></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Competency based 90-minute interview held at our Newbury Head Office. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We aim to interview successful applicants within 1 week. &nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Feedback provided regardless of outcome.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/customer-support-administrator-(mortgages)-12-month-ftc-2347.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/customer-support-administrator-(mortgages)-12-month-ftc-2347.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/customer-support-administrator-(mortgages)-12-month-ftc-2347/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:37 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/customer-support-administrator-(mortgages)-12-month-ftc-2347/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2347</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Customer Support Administrator (Mortgages) - 12 Month FTC</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>13</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Contract</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Central Operations</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Specialist Admin</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>South East</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location>Berkshire</ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation></ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:37 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:59:59 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration></ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Lorna O'Hehir</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>Lorna@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>0.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment></ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Day</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/25029/Profile/Lorna.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Mortgage Underwriting Administration Manager</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Role:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Mortgage Underwriting Administration Manager</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Location:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Newbury (Hybrid available after probation) </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Hours:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> 35 hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Starting Salary:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &pound;31,606.63 - <strong>Target:</strong> &pound;35,115.48</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Newbury Building Society are looking for an experienced Mortgage Underwriting Administration Manager to lead and develop their Underwriting Administration team. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">This is a key people management role, responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of underwriting administration activity, ensuring service levels are consistently met while maintaining high standards of quality, risk management and customer care.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">You will play an important part in supporting our wider lending function, working closely with underwriting leadership and senior stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer experience and contribute to the Society&rsquo;s ongoing success.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">If you are a strong communicator, with a passion for providing a quality customer experience, you may be ready to challenge yourself in this &ldquo;hands on&rdquo; role, leading a busy, dedicated and committed team.&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Foster an environment of inclusion, helping, encouraging and motivating others to see the benefits of doing a great job</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Recognise and encourage performance excellence, working together to develop positive behaviour and attitude&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Use a logical approach to analysing and solving problems, minimising the risk to the customer and the business </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Set high and achievable standards, engaging with business stakeholders, peers and the team to ensure that day to day activities and projects remain on target and in budget</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">&nbsp;Maximise resources and recognise opportunities for continuous improvement for people, processes and outcomes - in both the long and short term</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Manage and adapt to multiple demands, adjusting timelines and expectations appropriately&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Remain calm and be willing to listen to/accept feedback and challenge, communicating where there may be an impact on other business priorities. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">You will thrive in this role if you are:</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">A collaborative and inclusive people manager who brings out the best in others</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Highly organised, resilient and adaptable in a fast</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">&#8209;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">moving environment</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Comfortable balancing operational delivery with quality, risk and customer outcomes</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">A confident communicator who can influence, problem-solve and drive continuous improvement</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Passionate about developing others and building strong, empowered teams</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">What you will be doing:</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Manage the day-to-day activities of the Underwriting Administration team, ensuring work is distributed fairly and efficiently</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly quality assurance, identifying training needs, process gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Lead, coach and develop your team, building strong working relationships and setting clear expectations for performance and behaviour</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Support the career aspirations and development of your direct reports, making use of available development pathways</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Act as a role model for our values and behaviours, fostering a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Understand and manage risk and controls within your area, including data protection, financial crime prevention and customer wellbeing</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Contribute to change initiatives, identifying smarter ways of working and opportunities to improve processes through technology and collaboration</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Why choose us?</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We want to help you develop</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &ndash; we are accredited by the Financial Services National College for the quality of our learning and development practices. No matter your role, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in projects to further your career.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We want to look after and reward you</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> - you will receive a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, and your birthday off.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We care about our communities</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &ndash; as well as providing financial services, we get involved in supporting local charities and people. This means regular opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and help with community events and activities. All employees also receive two paid days of volunteering every year to help causes they feel passionately about.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Essential skills and experience:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience of working with internal and/or external, customers to ensure the highest quality service experience</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making skills </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience of working within a Financial Services environment</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Desirable skills and experience:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience managing and coaching a team</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">CeMAP qualification</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Office 365</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interviews </span></span></u></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">90-minute competency-based interview held in in Head Office, Newbury.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interview dates: Week of 4 May 2026.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Feedback provided regardless of outcome. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-underwriting-administration-manager-2346.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-underwriting-administration-manager-2346.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-underwriting-administration-manager-2346/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:19:19 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-underwriting-administration-manager-2346/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2346</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Mortgage Underwriting Administration Manager</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>13</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Underwriting</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Team Leader</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>South East</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location>Berkshire</ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation>Residential Mortgages</ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:19:19 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:59:59 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration></ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Lorna O'Hehir</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>Lorna@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>31606.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>35115.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/25029/Profile/Lorna.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Mortgage Servicing Specialist - 12 month FTC</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Mortgage Servicing Specialist</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>12 month FTC</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Leicestershire/Hybrid</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b>Up to &pound;35k per annum</b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Are you an experienced, mortgage professional who thrives on providing a first-class customer experience? Our client is a mortgage and savings provider, seeking a Mortgage Servicing Specialist to join their team on a 12-month FTC. In this role, you will be responsible for all mortgage servicing across a range of loans (including short term, development finance and commercial), along with involvement with ongoing projects within the department. </span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Duties will include: </span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Short term loan monitoring &ndash; Manage and monitor facilities through term to repayment, including adherence to offer conditions and exit strategies</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Development loan monitoring &ndash; Requests for drawdown, with regular monitoring of circumstances and progress towards completion.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Vulnerable customers &ndash; To have empathy with and understand customer&rsquo;s circumstances, to find a suitable repayment solution keeping the customers best interest at the fore front. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Post completion &ndash; Manage and liaise with long term mortgage borrowers concerning adherence to their post completion offer conditions where applicable.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Completion of commercial annual reviews with knowledge and basic understanding of company accounts. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Quality of book &ndash; Identify areas of potential risk through gap analysis.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Identify changes to borrowers&rsquo; financial circumstances.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Liaise with Solicitors and Estate Agents with regards to repossessing a property taking the process through to sale completion</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Identify and report Risk Events to allow policies and procedures to be reviewed.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">To ensure there are monitoring processes and control on short-term loan repayment strategies.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The successful candidate will possess previous mortgage servicing/post completions experience across a range of loans and highly desirable if you had any short-term lending experience. Whilst our clients head office is based in Leicestershire, they can offer a hybrid approach to the working week. Ideally, 2 days per week at head office would be preferred, however, they are also happy to consider 3 days per month for a longer commute. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Along with a competitive salary, the also offer 27 days holiday (plus BH&rsquo;s and a birthday day off), Pension Contribution, Bupa healthcare and more!</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If this sounds like your next role, please apply today.</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Edinburgh / Central Belt, Scotland<br>
Salary dependent on experience + excellent benefits</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Our client, <a name="_Hlk215499136">a renowned Building Society, </a>has an exciting new opportunity for a Mortgage Advisor to join their growing team. Reporting to the Mortgage Advice Manager, you will provide high-quality mortgage advice to both new and existing members, supporting their retention strategy, and preparing mortgage applications for underwriting. &nbsp;Additionally, the Mortgage Advisor will maintain and develop good working relationships with market intermediaries.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">This role also involves managing the front and back-book sales customer journey by effectively communicating and engaging with customers.&nbsp; This ensures that customers can make informed, timely decisions about financial products and services, and take responsibility for their actions and decisions, including those with characteristics of vulnerability.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="p1"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">The role will ideally be based at their Head Office in Edinburgh and has the ability to be worked on a hybrid basis, with time spent between the office and home. They would also be open to someone working from their Glasgow office.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Duties will include:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Conduct mortgage interviews and provide appropriate advice in line with regulatory requirements</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Process and package new mortgage applications for underwriting</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Manage retention activity and support additional borrowing requests</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Maintain excellent customer service across face-to-face, telephony and digital channels</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Build strong relationships with intermediaries and internal teams</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">The successful candidate will possess:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Recent experience as a Mortgage Advisor within a regulated lending environment</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Strong understanding of mortgage products and current regulatory requirements</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">CeMAP (or equivalent) &mdash; CeRER desirable</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">In return you will receive a competitive salary and additional benefits which includes bonus scheme up to 10%, generous pension scheme, private health care and standard 30 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">If you are looking for a customer focussed mortgage advisor role where the advice you give is more important than the sales targets you achieve, then we would love to hear from you.</span></span></span></span></span><br>
&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-advisor-2337.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-advisor-2337.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-advisor-2337/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:12:07 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/mortgage-advisor-2337/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2337</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Mortgage Advisor</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>170</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Branch Banking</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Mortgage Advisor</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>Scotland</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location>Edinburgh</ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation>Residential Mortgages</ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:12:07 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:12:07 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration>Salary dependent on experience plus excellent benefits</ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Janine Mole</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>janine@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>38000.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>40000.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/44092/Profile/Janine.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Executive Assistant</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Role</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">: Executive Assistant</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Location:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Newbury </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Hours:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> 35 Hours Monday to Friday, 9am &ndash; 5pm</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Start Salary:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &pound;40k&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Target Salary:</b> &pound;45k</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Newbury Building Society are seeking a highly organised, proactive and commercially aware Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support directly to the CEO and Executive Directors. Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role supports the delivery of our corporate plan, upholds robust governance standards, and enhances the overall effectiveness of the Executive team.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">More than traditional administrative support, this is a trusted partner position offering both tactical delivery and strategic insight. If you thrive in a fast</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">&#8209;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">paced environment, balance competing priorities with confidence, and build strong relationships with ease, this could be the perfect next step.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">You will be proactive, solution focused and resilient, someone who anticipates needs, communicates with clarity and professionalism, and contributes positively to a collaborative, high</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">&#8209;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">performing culture.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Key Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as the primary contact for the CEO, Executive Directors and Board members.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Provide high level executive support, managing complex diaries, preparing board and committee papers, coordinating agendas and ensuring timely action tracking.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Produce, proofread and edit clear, high-quality reports, presentations and briefing materials.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Support governance and strategic activity through research, analysis, market insights and preparation of MI and board documentation.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Attend key meetings to capture minutes, monitor actions and facilitate effective decision making.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Represent the Society professionally when liaising with internal and external stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Support internal communications, including planning executive updates and Society events.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Oversee and manage administrative operations across the Executive Office including direct line management of the PA, ensuring effective coordination of travel, correspondence and general administration.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Maintain strong awareness of governance, regulatory and risk requirements, ensuring confidentiality, data protection and adherence to internal policies, including financial crime and Health &amp; Safety responsibilities.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Why choose Newbury</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We invest in your development</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &mdash; through excellent learning opportunities, meaningful responsibilities and project work that supports your long</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">&#8209;</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">term growth.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We look after and reward you</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &mdash; including a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension, wellbeing support, and your birthday off.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We support our communities</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> &mdash; through regular volunteering, fundraising and local initiatives. You will also receive two paid volunteering days each year to support causes you care about.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Essential skills and experience</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience supporting executives or senior leaders in a corporate, financial services or regulated environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand business performance and strategic priorities.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">High proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Skilled at building strong relationships at all levels with high levels of discretion and emotional intelligence.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Desirable skills and experience:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience in a Building Society, bank or financial mutual.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Understanding of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations and governance frameworks.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience supporting Board or senior leadership governance.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interviews</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">: </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">There will be two interview stages:</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interview 1 &ndash; Week commencing 20 April 2026</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interview 2 - Week commencing 27 April 2026</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Feedback provided regardless of outcome. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/executive-assistant-2339.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/executive-assistant-2339.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/executive-assistant-2339/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:11:51 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/executive-assistant-2339/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2339</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Executive Assistant</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>13</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Exec Board Level</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role></ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>South East</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location>Berkshire</ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation></ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:11:51 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:11:51 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration></ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Janine Mole</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>janine@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>40000.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>45000.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/44092/Profile/Janine.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Learning &amp; Development Manager</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Learning &amp; Development Manager<br>
Salary dependent on experience + excellent benefits&nbsp;<br>
Northwest England<br>
Flexible hybrid&nbsp;</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Our client is an established and successful specialist mortgage lender, based in the Northwest of England. It serves the whole of the UK via broker channels.&nbsp; This is an exciting new opportunity within the business for an experienced L&amp;D Specialist to oversee and deliver the L&amp;D strategy, create impactful programmes &amp; leverage data and insights to drive continuous improvement. They would like at least a 1&ndash;2-days per week office presence but can offer support on the costs of commuting or staying overnight if the distance is a challenge.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Responsibilities include:</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Overseeing the daily L&amp;D operations, including scheduling, logistics, content development, participant engagement, and evaluation and budgeting.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Designing &amp; implementing leadership and management development programs.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Overseeing a comprehensive entry-level program (Professional Development Programme) partnering with universities.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs, design curriculum, and implement impactful learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Managing external vendors, learning platforms, and technology solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Utilising data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of learning programs, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Providing Leadership, mentorship, coaching, and development, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">The successful candidate will possess:</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Expertise in giving L&amp;D advice aligned to business needs and commercial awareness.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Knowledge of the principles of change management, project management and continuous improvement.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Ability to manage budgets and resources.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Experience in the successful development&nbsp;of colleagues.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Previous experience of working in the Finance sector is desirable or from within a regulated environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">CIPD membership or equivalent experience is desirable</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">This is a high-impact L&amp;D Manager role where you&rsquo;ll shape and deliver the organisation&rsquo;s learning strategy. You&rsquo;ll work closely with senior leaders to build leadership capability, modernise learning approaches, and use data to drive real business outcomes. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond delivery into a more strategic, visible role with real influence. As well as a competitive salary, benefits include pension and life insurance. We would love to hear from you if this role aligns with your skillset and appeals to you.</span></span></span></span></p>

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]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/learning-and-development-manager-2338.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/learning-and-development-manager-2338.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/learning-and-development-manager-2338/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:11:48 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/learning-and-development-manager-2338/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2338</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Learning &amp; Development Manager</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>4</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Human Resources</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Training</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>North West</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location>Cumbria</ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation></ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:11:48 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:11:48 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration>Salary dependent on experience + excellent benefits</ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Janine Mole</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>janine@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>40000.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>55000.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom LA14 5QY</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/44092/Profile/Janine.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Roving Underwriter</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Roving Underwriter<br>
Salary to &pound;70K DOE + &pound;6K car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits&nbsp;<br>
North England field based + 1 day at home</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Our client is an established and successful specialist mortgage lender. It serves the whole of the UK via broker channels.&nbsp; This is an exciting new opportunity within the business for an experienced relationship developer with a background and understanding of BTL mortgage underwriting processes and criteria. The role is field based 4 days each week onsite with brokers across the North of England with 1 day working from home. Expenses will be paid for overnight stays required.&nbsp; You can be based anywhere in the north of England and cover broker partners closest to your home, but access to Manchester and Liverpool would be preferred.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Responsibilities include:</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Managing and developing relationships with a selection of key broker partners.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Assessing mortgage applications in line with lending policy and regulatory standards (MCOB)&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Performing detailed affordability assessments for BTL mortgages. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Applying manual underwriting judgement </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="text-align:justify; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:104%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Contributing towards underwriting policy reviews and process improvements&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Key Requirements:</span></span></b></span></span></p>

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	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Strong understanding of mortgage lending, risk, and criteria. Training will be given on specific underwriting criteria if the core understanding is present.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Experience of building and maintaining broker relationships. This is a primary focus for the role.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">You will be based in the North of England (ideally near a main city) and will be willing to travel extensively (4 days a week).</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">It is essential that you have pre-existing relationships with mortgage brokers in the North of England.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We will consider candidates from a mortgage BDM background or commercial banking with a mortgage mandate.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:9pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">The successful candidate will undergo intensive training for the first few weeks, hotel accommodation cost will be covered. This will be followed by remote training until the individual is self-sufficient and comfortable representing the organisation. We would love to hear from you if this role aligns with your skillset and appeals to you.</span></span></span></span></p>

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Midlands&nbsp;area&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;field&nbsp;based<br>
Up&nbsp;to&nbsp;&pound;55K&nbsp;per&nbsp;annum&nbsp;DOE&nbsp;+&nbsp;&pound;6k&nbsp;per&nbsp;annum&nbsp;car&nbsp;allowance&nbsp;+&nbsp;strong&nbsp;bonus&nbsp;scheme</span></span></b></span></span></span><br>
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<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">About the Role</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Our client is a highly successful mutual operating within the mortgage and savings sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused Business Development Manager to join their sales team. You will develop and maintain relationships with mortgage intermediaries to promote the organisation&rsquo;s mortgage and related products.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">This role covers the following locations:- LN &ndash; Lincoln, LE &ndash; Leicester, DE &ndash; Derby, NG &ndash; Nottingham, NN &ndash; Northampton, WS &ndash; Walsall, B &ndash; Birmingham, OX &ndash; Oxford, WV &ndash; Wolverhampton, DY &ndash; Dudley, CV &ndash; Coventry. <b>Due to the field-based nature of the position, candidates should ideally be located in or near LE / CV / NN / DE / NG and hold a full, clean UK driving licence</b>. Their head office is in Surrey, and you will be required to attend the office quarterly, for 2 nights mid-week, for exec meetings and team building.&nbsp; </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px">
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Maintain and develop relationships with existing mortgage intermediaries and packagers across the Midlands &amp; Oxford area to increase both the quantity and quality of enquiries and applications submitted.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Build a network of new mortgage intermediaries within the defined geographical area, generating a consistent flow of applications on a monthly basis.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Work closely with the Intermediary Desk (New Business Team), Compliance, and Loans Underwriting teams to ensure cases progress smoothly through the application process.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Represent the organisation at relevant industry events, including exhibitions, seminars, and awards ceremonies, to promote the brand and its products.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Candidate Requirements:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px">
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Proven business development experience within a mutual organisation or mortgage lender.<br>
	<b><i>(Applications from candidates without mortgage-sector sales experience will not be considered.)</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Full UK driving licence.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Residence in or close to LE / CV / NN / DE / NG.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">What&rsquo;s on Offer?</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px">
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Basic salary up to &pound;55,000 (DOE)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">&pound;6,000 annual car allowance</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Generous, performance-based bonus scheme</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Pension scheme</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">25 days&rsquo; holiday</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Private health scheme</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style=""><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Additional employee benefits</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business development professional with a background in a mutual or mortgage lender environment.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px">&nbsp;</p>
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&pound; Dependent on Experience<br>
Staffordshire<br>
Hybrid 2 days each week in the office </span></span></b><br>
<br>
<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Our client is a niche lender ready to evolve beyond tradition and grow its specialist lending offering. Be part of the team modernising a trusted brand for today&rsquo;s more complex mortgage market.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:auto"><span style="text-decoration-style:solid"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to lead the Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) and Business Intelligence (BI) functions. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:auto"><span style="text-decoration-style:solid"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Reporting to the Head of Credit Risk and Financial Strategy, this senior leadership role will drive the organisation&rsquo;s financial planning processes, lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, and deliver high-quality analytics and reporting to senior leadership.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:auto"><span style="text-decoration-style:solid"><b><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Responsibilities include:</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead the development of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned to strategic objectives</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Build and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, investment decisions, and business cases</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insight and recommendations</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to executive management, Board, and regulatory bodies</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop and execute a BI strategy to enhance data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Provide leadership and direction to BI team members, prioritising work aligned to business needs in a fast paced project based environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:auto"><span style="text-decoration-style:solid"><b><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">The successful candidate will possess:</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis within the financial services sector.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong leadership experience across FP&amp;A and/or Business Intelligence functions</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Working knowledge of SQL Server, data warehouses, and BI methodologies.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">A&nbsp;Chartered&nbsp;Accountant&nbsp;qualification&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">The&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;and&nbsp;execute&nbsp;a&nbsp;BI&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;to&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;data-driven&nbsp;decision-making&nbsp;and&nbsp;operational&nbsp;efficiency</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience with BI tools</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:auto"><span style="text-decoration-style:solid"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FP&amp;A leader to shape financial strategy, influence business performance, and build a best-in-class analytics capability within a growing organisation. Our client offers flexible hybrid working, along with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="text-decoration-thickness:auto"><span style="text-decoration-style:solid"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">We would love to hear from you if this role aligns with your experience and career ambitions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-financial-planning-and-analysis-2331.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-financial-planning-and-analysis-2331.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-financial-planning-and-analysis-2331/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:04:37 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-financial-planning-and-analysis-2331/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2331</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Head of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>113</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Finance</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Mgr</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>Central Midlands</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location></ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation></ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:04:37 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:59:59 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration>£dependent on experience</ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Emma Bennett</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>Emma@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>50000.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>90000.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/28525/Profile/Emma.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Head of Underwriting</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Head of Underwriting</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Location: Newbury (hybrid working, min. 2 days in office)</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Hours &nbsp; &nbsp;35 hours per week (Monday&ndash;Friday, 9.00am&ndash;5.00pm)</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Salary&nbsp;&nbsp; &pound;70,000 &ndash; &pound;80,000 dependent on experience</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Newbury Building Society are looking for an experienced, values led leader to take on a high impact role within our mortgage lending function. Reporting to the Director of Customer Service, you will be responsible for credit risk oversight, the application and operationalisation of lending policy, and ensuring consistent, high quality mortgage underwriting.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">You will work closely with Executive colleagues and play an active role in Credit Committee, providing insight, assurance and constructive challenge to support good and sustainable outcomes for both customers and intermediaries.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">What you&rsquo;ll be doing</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Leading the application of our lending policy, ensuring alignment with MCOB and wider regulatory expectations.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Monitoring credit and conduct risks, using MI to spot trends, emerging risks and opportunities.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Recommending changes to lending policy and processes based on market, regulatory and portfolio insights.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Driving operational effectiveness, consistency and quality across underwriting and valuation activity.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Overseeing key third party relationships linked to underwriting and valuation services.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Championing continuous improvement of lending processes and the customer and intermediary journey.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Embedding a strong risk culture and delivering excellent customer outcomes.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Leading, developing and empowering underwriters to perform at their best.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">What We&rsquo;re Looking For</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">You will thrive in this role if you balance commercial judgement with responsible risk management, and bring confident, values driven leadership along with deep expertise in credit risk and mortgage lending. You&rsquo;ll communicate clearly and credibly with senior stakeholders and committees, build trusted relationships, and lead with clarity, integrity and accountability.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">You will also join a supportive and collaborative team where ideas are welcomed, expertise is valued and autonomy is encouraged. This highly visible senior role offers a significant opportunity to influence the Society&rsquo;s mortgage lending proposition and shape the future of our credit strategy.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">If this sounds like you, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Why choose Newbury</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We invest in your development &mdash; through excellent learning opportunities, meaningful responsibilities and project work that supports your long</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">&#8209;</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">term growth.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We look after and reward you &mdash; including a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension, wellbeing support, and your birthday off.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We support our communities &mdash; through regular volunteering, fundraising and local initiatives. You will also receive two paid volunteering days each year to support causes you care about.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Essential skills and experience</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Strong understanding of credit risk management and able to make sound underwriting decisions.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Proven experience leading underwriting, credit or mortgage servicing teams.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Sound knowledge of the external property and mortgage market, and regulatory framework.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Ability to interpret MI and provide clear, proportionate recommendations.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Desirable skills and experience</span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Existing or recent senior leadership role in a bank or building society.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Experience contributing to senior level committees.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Direct involvement in lending policy development.</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Exposure to specialist lending (e.g. lending in/into retirement or shared ownership).</span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Interviews </span></span></b></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">There will be two interview stages</span></span></span></span></li>
	<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Feedback provided regardless of outcome. </span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.</span></span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-underwriting-2340.aspx</link><guid>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-underwriting-2340.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-underwriting-2340/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:49:35 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/job/head-of-underwriting-2340/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>2340</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Head of Underwriting</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>13</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Underwriting</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Head of Lending</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>South East</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location></ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:Specialisation></ffAdvert:Specialisation><ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation></ffAdvert:SubSpecialisation><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:49:35 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:49:35 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration>£70 - £80k dependent on experience</ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Emma Bennett</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>Emma@ultimatebanking.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial></ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>60000.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>90000.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country>United Kingdom</ffAdvert:Country><ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture>https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/webdocs/UltimateBankingPrimary/Person/28525/Profile/Emma.png</ffAdvert:RecruiterProfilePicture></item><item><title>Customer Outcome Manager - 12 Month FTC</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Role:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Customer Outcome Manager &ndash; 12 Month Fixed Term Contract </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Location:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Newbury (hybrid working available after probation) </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Hours:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Monday to Friday 35 Hours, 9am &ndash; 5pm</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Salary:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"> Up to &pound;42,000 (depending on skills and experience) </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Newbury Building Society have an exciting opportunity to join the Operations team as a Customer Outcome Manager.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">This role will lead a specialist team responsible for both delivering and providing effective governance over customer related activities. A key focus will be overseeing activities aligned to our Consumer Duty framework, while embedding our values and ensuring good outcomes for customers are consistently achieved.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We are looking for a customer outcomes focused leader with strong curiosity and a passion for continuous improvement. As an integral member of the leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping how we monitor, evidence and enhance customer outcomes across the Society.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and effective governance documentation. Confidence in communicating with colleagues at all levels&mdash;both verbally and in writing&mdash;will be essential to succeed in this role.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">What will you be doing?</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Oversee the Customer Journey Testing programme, ensuring an effective and efficient approach to testing </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Enhance and refine the testing methodology, adapting best practices and innovating approaches </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Inform Senior/Exec stakeholders via formalised reports/papers, of improvement opportunities, actionable feedback and recommendations </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Be a key feed of information into the Customer Committee; supporting Head Of in monitoring processes of outcome and continuous improvement opportunities </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Able to partner within and beyond team, building productive, cross business relationships, analysing and sharing insight through reports </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Attending external forums, research, and networking group to ensure what we do is in line with regulator expectations, whilst bringing new ideas to the Society </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Managing the data and population of key details for Exec Packs (Smart Money People, Complaints, ISAs)</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Management of the Complaints Register and subsequent actions</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Why work for Newbury Building Society?</span></span></b></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We care about our communities &ndash; as well as providing financial services, we get involved in supporting local charities and people. This means regular opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and help with community events and activities. All employees also receive two paid days of volunteering every year to help causes they feel passionately about.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We want to help you develop &ndash; we are accredited by the Financial Services National College for the quality of our learning and development practices. No matter your role, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in projects to further your career.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We want to look after and reward you - you will receive a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, and your birthday off.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Essential skills and experience:</span></span></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Proven experience in leading a team of Team Leaders, or Analysts.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Passionate about creating insight-led customer improvements that achieve great customer outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience of working within a controls/governance, team or function </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience in writing engaging content, that allows you to create communications for a variety of job levels (including Exec/Board) that are easy to understand and follow.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Able to demonstrate strong accuracy, attention to detail, grammar and proof reading </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Critical thinking and the ability to quickly understand and break down complex information to get to the heart of the customer and business outcomes we need to achieve.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the society </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Have a growth mindset, you thrive in an environment of change and continuous improvement.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Competent in the use of Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, Outlook and Office 365</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Desirable skills and experience:</span></span></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Experience of working within financial services or regulated environment. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Strong knowledge of The Consumer Duty</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Interviews:</span></span></u></b></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">90-minute competency-based interview held in our Head Office in Newbury </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We aim to interview successful applicants within 10 Days. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">Feedback provided regardless of outcome. </span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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