Head of Commercial Real Estate (London / South)

Aldermore Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution in Greater London is seeking a dynamic leader to manage their Commercial Real Estate team. The role involves driving business growth, overseeing credit proposals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in senior management within a regulated environment, with a strong focus on team performance and exceptional customer outcomes. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered, including a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Aviva Digital GP

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience focused on delivery of excellent customer outcomes.
• Proven experience within FCA regulated T&C Schemes.
• Strong knowledge of creating regulated sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Originators and Support Staff.
• Generate new business and deliver excellent customer service.
• Oversee timely submission of credit proposals.

Skills

Senior management experience

Regulated environment knowledge

Relationship-building skills

Leadership of sales teams

CRE sector experience

Job description

Aldermore Group – why we exist

We’re Aldermore – the award‑winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it.

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 on to the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers choose MotoNovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

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’s 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.

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

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as 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 how. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

Benefits

• 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