Business Development Specialist - Mortgages (Entry Level Role)

Buckden Partners; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckden Partners in Peterborough is seeking an entry-level Business Development Specialist to help grow the broker network for property finance. You will work closely with the External Business Development Manager to develop relationships and generate lending inquiries across England and Wales.

This role suits individuals with a sales mindset who enjoy building relationships and want a long-term career in property finance.

Qualifications

• Entry level role into property finance; previous property finance experience not required.
• Open to candidates from client-facing backgrounds, including mortgage advisors or estate agents.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and introducers.
• Support External Business Development Manager in growing the broker network.
• First point of contact for broker enquiries.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate lending enquiries.
• Maintain regular communication with brokers throughout the lending process.
• Collaborate with underwriting and operations to smooth cases.
• Assist with broker onboarding and CRM management.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

A fast-growing specialist property finance lender is looking for an Business Development Specialist to join its Peterborough team.

This is an entry level role into property finance looking for estate agents or mortgage advisors.

The business provides flexible funding solutions to property investors and developers across England and Wales, supporting a range of transactions including bridging finance, refurbishment projects, development exits and buy-to-let investments. With backing from both private capital and institutional funding partners, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious lender at an important stage of its growth.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in developing broker relationships, supporting new business generation and ensuring an excellent service throughout the lending process.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, has a strong sales mindset and wants to develop a long-term career within property finance.

Previous property finance experience is not essential — we are open to candidates from a variety of client-facing backgrounds, including:

• Mortgage and protection advisors

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and introducers.
• Support the External Business Development Manager in managing and growing the broker network.
• Act as a first point of contact for broker enquiries.
• Identify new business opportunities and help generate lending enquiries.
• Maintain regular communication with brokers throughout the lending process.
• Work closely with underwriting and operations teams to support smooth completion of cases.
• Assist with broker onboarding, CRM management and relationship-building activity.