Head of Origination - Development Funding
Posted 19 hours ago
- Cheadle, Staffordshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
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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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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