Head of Business Development – North England

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, specialist non-bank lender providing tailored funding solutions for experienced property professionals across the UK.

The business supports residential, commercial, and mixed-use development and investment projects, offering bespoke finance products and a relationship-led approach. With a strong capital base and ambitious growth plans, the company is expanding its presence across the North of England.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced property finance professional to lead origination, relationship management, and market development across the region.

As Business Development Lead – North England, you will be responsible for driving new business growth, managing key relationships, and leading a team of Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers.

You’ll combine strategic leadership with hands-on commercial delivery, ensuring growth is achieved in line with credit, operational, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a regional team of Relationship Managers and Assistants.
• Drive origination and relationship development to grow the loan book across the North.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with company goals.
• Ensure robust credit discipline and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Represent the business across the Northern property finance market.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to deliver group-wide growth initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in property development finance, specialist lending, or commercial real estate funding.
• Strong market knowledge and established network across the Northern UK property sector.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Commercially astute, strategically minded, and risk-aware.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to lead a key growth region for a well-capitalised specialist lender.
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative team culture.
• Genuine scope for career growth and strategic influence.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.