Director, Housing (National Housebuilder Portfolio)

Director, Housing (National Housebuilder Portfolio)

Locations: London, Birmingham, or Manchester

Time Type: Full Time

Posted On: Posted 11 Days Ago

End Date: January 8, 2025 (3 days left to apply)

Salary Range: £0 - £0

Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary:

We're seeking a high performing and bold customer focused Director to lead the team responsible for relationships with the UK's largest housebuilders. This is a high-profile role that combines relationship management with strategic leadership in support of Lloyds Banking Group's ('LBG') ambitions for the sector.

Your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Relationship management and first line credit stewardship on a portfolio of clients in the housebuilding sector.
• Business development via research, due diligence and detailed Account Planning on existing clients, prospects, industry bodies and key professionals.
• Represent Lloyds Banking Group at industry events, including speaking at conferences and seminars.
• Support the delivery of LBG's strategic ambitions for the sector and our aspirations for Net Zero Transition.
• Convening of LBG businesses, including Halifax, Birmingham Midshires, Lloyds Living and Housing Growth Partnership to bring the 'whole bank' to clients.
• Work alongside our Debt Solutions, Lending Execution, Credit Risk and Portfolio Management colleagues to negotiate terms and conditions of lending facilities and banking services, obtaining approvals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with product partners to deliver appropriate products and services.
• Leadership of the 3 person team, to ensure that individual performance meets the needs of the business, alongside their career aspirations.
• Support the RE&H Leadership Team with colleague engagement, values and behaviours and delivery of financial budget.
• Supporting clients with developing ESG strategies and supporting their journey to Net Zero.

What we need from you:

• Experience in a leadership role within the financial services sector, preferably in Corporate and Institutional banking.
• Ability to develop and maximise strong client relationships at C-Suite level in FTSE listed and large privately owned businesses.
• Understanding of the UK residential sector, including current market dynamics and Government ambitions.
• Analytical thinking, credit assessment expertise, alongside a proven history of developing and implementing successful business strategies.
• Excellent communication and customer management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different teams and hierarchies.

About working for us!

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

This role is considered Certified under the Senior Manager and Certification Regime as either requiring mandatory qualifications or being deemed as a role capable of providing 'significant harm' to customers. Due to this, successful candidates will be subject to enhanced levels of vetting, and required to complete a fitness and propriety attestation on commencement in role.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future.

About Us

For over 320 years we've been making a difference to the lives of customers, businesses and communities. With us, you'll be helping Britain prosper.

You'll be part of an ever-changing industry, playing a key role in shaping the financial services of the future whilst supporting our customers' changing needs.