Strategic Mortgage Underwriting Leader

The Nottingham Building Society; Long Whatton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bupa Healthcare

Medicash healthcare scheme

29 days annual leave

Job summary

The Nottingham Building Society in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Mortgage Underwriting to lead origination, underwriting and portfolio management. The role requires strategic leadership, robust risk controls and a focus on customer outcomes, with hybrid working and a competitive package.

You will oversee teams, ensure regulatory compliance (MCOB/FCA), and drive continuous improvement across mortgage journeys, partner engagement and governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across mortgage origination, underwriting and portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of responsible lending and mortgage operations.
• In-depth knowledge of MCOB and FCA requirements.
• Proven leadership of high-performing operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the Mortgage Origination and Underwriting strategy.
• Lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Maintain robust underwriting standards and compliance oversight.
• Drive efficiency and customer-focused improvements across mortgage journeys.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and manage risks.
• Lead change initiatives and transformation programmes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and strong governance.
• Build relationships with brokers, solicitors and partners.
• Oversee third-party suppliers and ensure service quality.

Skills

Mortgage origination

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance degree

Job description

The Nottingham Building Society in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Mortgage Underwriting to lead origination, underwriting and portfolio management. The role requires strategic leadership, robust risk controls and a focus on customer outcomes, with hybrid working and a competitive package.

You will oversee teams, ensure regulatory compliance (MCOB/FCA), and drive continuous improvement across mortgage journeys, partner engagement and governance.