Director, Development Finance - SME Housing Growth

Great British Energy Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Hybrid 50/50

Public-sector benefits

Job summary

Homes England is seeking an Assistant Director - Development Finance to lead a national development finance program. Based in Leeds with hybrid 50/50 work arrangements, you will manage a 40-strong team, shape investment strategy, and steer risk and pricing discussions with risk committees and government bodies.

You will develop investment structures, liaise with stakeholders, and drive market penetration while delivering on the £1.5bn SME lending program over five years.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in finance, banking, investment, or real estate.
• Experience leading large teams in financial services and lending to house-building/residential sectors.
• Specialist knowledge of the UK housing market, investors, lenders, and regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically diverse team, setting objectives and coaching.
• Participate in leadership activities and committees.
• Oversee development finance deal structures and pricing.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Credit risk

Development finance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Chartered Banker

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Surveyor

Job description

Homes England is seeking an Assistant Director - Development Finance to lead a national development finance program. Based in Leeds with hybrid 50/50 work arrangements, you will manage a 40-strong team, shape investment strategy, and steer risk and pricing discussions with risk committees and government bodies.

You will develop investment structures, liaise with stakeholders, and drive market penetration while delivering on the £1.5bn SME lending program over five years.