Business Development Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead regional growth for bridging finance by expanding and deepening broker introductions in the North. You will work closely with underwriting to convert opportunities into funded lending, supported by a growth-focused lender with strong capital appetite. You’ll balance commercial drive with disciplined credit, shaping origination through strategic broker partnerships. This is an opportunity to build long-term relationships and drive meaningful lending volumes.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary 65,000 to 70,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission structure
• Annual bonus
• Private medical insurance and pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Field based role with hybrid flexibility

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage broker and introducer relationships across the North of England
• Drive new lending opportunities through proactive engagement and relationship management
• Educate brokers on lending criteria, appetite, and deal structuring to improve conversion
• Work closely with underwriting colleagues to progress cases from enquiry through to completion

Key requirements

• Proven business development experience within bridging finance or specialist property lending
• Established broker network across the North of England
• Demonstrable track record of generating and converting lending volumes

• Relationship management
• Communication and negotiation
• Proactive engagement
• Bridging finance knowledge
• Deal structuring
• Lending criteria understanding

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