Company Description We're Together.
For over 50 years, we've helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to lending.
That means we take the time to understand our customers and find a property finance solution that works for them.
Our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can't or won't.
Our large product suite of mortgages and secured loans gives us the flexibility to help in a wide range of specialist lending scenarios, including residential mortgages, short-term finance, buy-to-let, commercial and semi-commercial mortgages and loans, auction finance and development funding.
Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues use their expertise and industry knowledge to help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book.
Job Description As our Head of Origination for Development Funding, you will be responsible for New Business generation to support delivery of Development Funding monthly budgets and future growth plans.
You will manage first line assessment and the structuring of new transactions, whilst supporting the Underwriters with pipeline management and due diligence.
This is a key role in the strategic direction of the department.
As our Head of Origination, we are looking for someone to: Generate new business enquiries in line with company strategy and risk appetite Undertake first line assessment and structuring of new transactions, working with Underwriters and Head of Development Funding to ensure delivery of positive outcomes Work with the wider team to proactively manage pipeline business and the due diligence process, to allow timely completions to meet customer expectations and deliver budgets Work with the Relationship Managers to enhance existing Borrower relationships with a desire to procure repeat business Undertake client meetings and/or site visits as deemed appropriate to support our due diligence process on new (or existing) transactions (where applicable) Build, manage and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, internal sales & support functions and professional partners Support the Head of Development Funding, Development Funding colleagues & Commercial Finance Exec with pro-active input on the strategic direction/planning of the department, including product/proposition offering, process improvement & efficiency, funding line opportunities and budgeting Qualifications Essential Experience in a new business sales role within Development Funding Established network of brokers/introducers/developers Strong market/competitor awareness Ability to assess and structure a development funding proposal Be able to demonstrate strong Balanced Commerciality Full driving licence Additional Information Benefits working at Together 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus Matched pension contribution Life assurance Critical illness cover Health cash plan Private medical insurance Free access to company holiday homes Travel season ticket loans Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Not only do we welcome difference - we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
We care that you have a great experience with us at Together, if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience easier, please let us know and we'll do all we can.
Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.
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