Director, Agriculture Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales

Virgin Money; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave

Up to five extra paid well-being days per year

20 weeks paid gender-neutral family leave

Free private medical cover

Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Director for their Agricultural Team in the North West England. The role involves maintaining the bank's agricultural presence, developing business growth opportunities, and ensuring risk and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the agricultural sector and exceptional analytical and project management skills. This position offers generous benefits including 38.5 days of annual leave and flexible well-being days.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting larger agricultural businesses and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements.
• Capacity to handle complex situations and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Bank's agricultural presence in North West England.
• Align with the Bank’s risk appetite and comply with risk requirements.
• Develop partnerships within the agricultural sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualification within the agricultural sector

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Director, Agriculture Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales role at Virgin Money

📍: North West England - Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales

Business Unit: National Sectors - Agriculture

An exciting opportunity exists within our Agricultural Team. If you are passionate and ambitious about playing a key role in supporting our growth ambitions in this dynamic sector where the bank plays a significant role in supporting the farming industry, please read on.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and being responsible for the Banks Agricultural presence in the North West of England maintaining a significant existing portfolio of business.
• Reviewing opportunities for business growth whenever possible and supporting and developing our position in the NW market.
• Being aligned to the Bank’s Risk Appetite and being accountable for risk and compliance with the aim of minimising the Bank’s exposure to bad and doubtful debt.
• To develop a presence within the agricultural sector and to build on sector awareness of our offering and demonstrate thought leadership.
• Working with the wider agricultural team to promote best practice and support excellence in our offering to the market.
• Holding and maintaining knowledge of the current economic climate and both short and long term trends in the farming sector.
• Displaying strong organisational skills and effective project management ability, working collaboratively with the Sector Agricultural Leadership Team in generating and optimising income and return on equity.
• Contributing to the Bank-wide strategy for Sectors & the wider Business Bank

Qualifications

• A passion for – and good knowledge of supporting larger agricultural businesses and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills (including Excel financial modelling skills) with an ability to understand and interpret financial statements and due diligence reports.
• Strong organisational, relationship and project management skills to deliver excellent levels of customer service, high standards of work and outstanding attention to detail.
• Capacity to cope with complex situations, tight deadlines and to have a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving.
• Good interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of engaging with the local professional community.
• Demonstrable behaviour of a strong team player.
• An understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role.

Bonus

• Knowledge of systems and processes in a business banking/ financial services environment.
• A knowledge of lending and securities policy and procedures.
• A background or qualification within the agricultural sector.
• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Applications Close: 3 Nov 2025 (11.55pm GMT)