Senior Manager - Portfolio

Homes England; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Housing Bank (NHB), a government-backed institution and subsidiary of Homes England, is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of Lending Alliances loan partnerships across England.

You will manage complex structured debt transactions, work with private sector funders and internal stakeholders, and help shape debt funding solutions that accelerate housing delivery. The role combines day-to-day portfolio management with strategic partnership development.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate finance or banking.
• Proven ability to manage complex structured debt transactions.
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of Lending Alliances loan partnerships.
• Collaborate with lending partners, senior leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and resolve emerging issues balancing commercial objectives with risk.
• Design and deliver debt funding solutions to support housing projects across England.

Skills

Commercial lending

Portfolio management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Job description

Closing Date: 16th October 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th November 2026

Location: As we are headquartered in Leeds our preference is to appoint to this location and priority will be given to applicants based within commuting distance of the Leeds office.

Help build the National Housing Bank

The National Housing Bank (NHB) is a new government-backed financial institution, operating as a subsidiary of Homes England. Established to unlock investment and accelerate housing delivery across England, NHB will play a pivotal role in tackling the country's housing challenges.

We're looking for a Senior Portfolio Manager to join our Lending Alliances Portfolio Management Team and help shape one of the UK's most significant housing finance platforms.

Reporting to: Sheena Zwicky-Ross, Head of Lending Alliances Portfolio Management

The Role

As Senior Portfolio Manager, you will play a leading role in managing a portfolio of complex Lending Alliances loan partnerships with private sector funders. These recoverable finance arrangements extend NHB's market reach, leverage partner expertise and accelerate housing delivery at scale. Typical loan facilities range from £10m to £100m+.

Working within a small but highly experienced team, you will collaborate closely with lending partners, senior leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure the effective management of a diverse loan portfolio. You will identify, assess and resolve emerging issues, balancing commercial objectives with risk management and delivering excellent customer outcomes.

Portfolio Management is delivery-focused, innovative and collaborative. We pride ourselves on providing first-class service, finding practical solutions to complex challenges and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better decision-making.

The role offers a unique opportunity to combine day-to-day portfolio management with the design and delivery of debt funding solutions that support strategically important housing projects across England.

About You

You will be an experienced real estate finance or banking professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

You will bring:

• Strong commercial lending, portfolio management and risk management expertise.
• Experience of managing complex structured debt transactions within the real estate sector.
• A sound understanding of LMA lending principles and loan documentation.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report-writing abilities.
• The confidence to engage and influence senior borrowers, lenders and internal stakeholders.

You will be resilient, organised and solutions-focused, with a strong understanding of how portfolio decisions align with strategic priorities, risk appetite and operational delivery. Most importantly, you will be a collaborative team player who values building trusted relationships and delivering positive outcomes.

Why Join?

Backed by £16bn of new financial capacity, the National Housing Bank will work with investors, lenders, developers, housing associations and government partners to crowd in more than £50bn of private investment and support the delivery of 500,000 additional homes across England.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of NHB's journey and help shape a nationally significant institution. You will influence how we deploy capital, forge partnerships and deliver innovative funding solutions that make a tangible difference to communities across the country

Please find attached job description alongside additional information about the selection process, who we are and what we offer.

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