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Lending Director


Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

West One is looking for a highly capable and motivated individual to join their development finance team as a Lending Director In Manchester.

The successful individual will join a well-established development finance lender where they will be responsible for originating development finance facilities as well as managing the portfolio of loans they originate.

This role would suit a high performing individual with previous development finance experience in either a bank or non-bank lending business.

If this sounds like you then this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today and lets grow together at West One Loans.


Key Accountabilities
  • Generating new development finance opportunities by building new relationships and managing existing relationships with developers broker/intermediaries and property professionals.

  • Originating and structuring development finance opportunities that you will generate

  • You will be responsible for managing the underwriting and credit process of completing new development finance opportunities

  • You will then be responsible for managing the drawdowns and redemptions of the facilities that are originated ensuring that the portfolio of loans is consistently performing

  • You will have responsibility to grow out or manage a team around you to assist you in hitting the proposed origination targets and to effectively manage the portfolio of loans

This list is not exhaustive and the duties are liable to change from time to time in line with the needs of the department.


Skills & Competencies
  • Having a strong established track record of originating development finance opportunities and managing a portfolio of loans is essential

  • Great communication skills essential for dealing with borrowers and brokers/intermediaries

  • Presentation of credit papers to the credit committee and senior management

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment in a role that requires you to deal with a wide range of stakeholders

Knowledge & Qualifications
  • Knowledge in reviewing development appraisals and structuring development finance facilities

  • Knowledge of the credit underwriting process including the legal process reviewing valuation and monitoring surveyor reports


Personal Attributes
  • Team player

  • Proactive

  • Logical and organised

  • Problem solver

  • Approachable

  • Hard working

  • Flexible

  • Articulate

  • Calm and self-assured


Why Join Us

At West One Loans were growing fast and looking for ambitious people who want to be part of our exciting journey. Well give you the tools training and support you need to succeed while offering clear opportunities to progress your career.

Alongside this we offer a strong benefits package including private medical healthcare 25 days annual leave paid volunteering days and a host of additional benefits.

If youre ready to build your career with a Specialist Lender and make an impact - click apply today!


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