Head of Commercial Mortgages (ManchesterNorth)

Aldermore Bank; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution in Manchester is seeking a Director for their Commercial Real Estate division. You will lead a high-performing team, drive investment and development deals, and shape strategies for business growth. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience in a regulated setting, showcasing strong leadership and industry expertise, particularly in real estate finance. This role comes with competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Aviva Digital GP

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in a regulated environment.
• Proven experience with FCA regulated T&C Schemes.
• Strong knowledge of regulated sales processes.
• Ability to lead and engage lending sales teams.
• In-depth experience in the CRE sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Originators and Support Staff.
• Support team in generating new business.
• Oversee submission of credit proposals.
• Build a high-performing sales team.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and risk management.

Skills

Business Development

Compliance

Revenue Growth

Customer Services

Account Management

Job description

Aldermore Group why we exist

Let us tell you a bit about us

We are Aldermore, an award‑winning bank trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With a range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we help more people realise their financial aspirations.

We thrive by saying yes to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their start‑ups; we give first‑timers a leg‑up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers choose youto finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorcycle.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey defined by a purpose: to deliver on our mission.

Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity

Are you ready to take charge of a high‑performing team and make a real impact in Commercial Real Estate? You’ll lead our London & South Regional team of CRE Originators and Support Staff, driving quality investment and development real estate deals across both residential and commercial markets.

In this pivotal leadership role you’ll shape and execute strategies that fuel business growth while balancing origination portfolio management and risk. As a key player on our CRE Senior Leadership team you’ll inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service, drive new business and manage risk effectively.

If you’re a dynamic leader passionate about real‑estate finance and team success, this is your chance to build Aldermore’s presence and take your career to the next level!

What will your day look like

• Lead and manage a team of Originators and Support Staff to achieve CRE growth targets.
• Support your team in generating new business and delivering excellent customer service to boost retention.
• Oversee submission of new and renewal credit proposals to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Build and maintain a high‑performing sales team focused on meeting individual and team targets while managing risk.
• Continuously update and apply market sector and regulatory knowledge to guide strategy and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the Head of CRE on strategic planning, risk management, product development and performance analysis to drive business success.

What do we expect from you

• Significant senior management experience in a regulated environment focused on delivering excellent customer outcomes and team performance.
• Proven experience working within FCA regulated T&C Schemes ensuring compliant and best practice business processes.
• Strong knowledge of developing and implementing regulated sales processes that meet customer needs and are well understood by teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and engage lending sales teams to achieve high performance and enthusiasm for the bank’s products.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with experience managing cross‑Divisional and cross‑Bank stakeholder partnerships.
• In‑depth experience in the CRE sector including presenting credit applications to senior management and understanding banking credit, legal valuation and loan drawdown processes.

What can you expect from us

• A friendly and flexible culture the same as how we work with our customers.
• A growing organisation that means there are lots of opportunities to progress.
• A drive for continuous improvement which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• And of course you will be rewarded competitively with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Still curious

Join us and we will make the same promises to you as we do to our customers. We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process which includes criminal record checks.

The Company

We champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where it’s needed. We lend the money people save with us to people who want to get on in life; build businesses and create employment; buy property for people to live and work in and purchase vehicles to move families and goods around.

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers. It outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead, Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us. In the second interview we will ask you to talk through examples of where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

The Benefits

As you would expect we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us. Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Bus And Tram Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens / Desk Set‑Up
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
• Toothfairy
• Your Workplace Pension
• Hybrid Working
• Critical Illness
• Cycle To Work
• Dental Insurance
• Give As You Earn
• Government Tax‑Free Childcare Scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Save Our Planet
• Season Ticket Loan
• Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
• Technology
• Wearable Technology
• Wellbeing App
• Will Writing

Key Skills

Business Development, Compliance, Revenue Growth, Customer Services, Account Management, Staff Meetings, Communication, CRM, Client Relationships, Market Research, Project Management, Contract Management, Business Units, daily operation, Logistics

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 50,001 - 999,999,999

Position Title: Director