Relationship Manager Small Business

Our Small Business customers rely on us during some of the most challenging periods of their business journey. As part of our team youll play a vital role in supporting customers experiencing financial difficulty taking the time to understand their circumstances and working with them to identify practical sustainable solutions that deliver positive outcomes.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems to learn and to feel connected.

For this job youll spend at least two days per week or if part time youll spend 40% of your working time based at our Glasgow office. If youre based at our Glasgow office this will apply from 1 April 2027 and ahead of that there will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events.If your application is successful your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach tohybrid working here.

Whilst this location is where we are primarily looking to fill the role if youre an internal applicant based in a different location we would welcome your application and if successful your hiring manager will provide further details on how this could work for this specific role. You can also find out more about our approach tohybrid working here.

Virgin Money is now part of Nationwide

Nationwide acquired Virgin Money in October 2024. Virgin Money continues to serve customers on the high street and there will be a phased and considered integration over the coming years.

Youll be employed by Nationwide from day one delivering real impact and benefitting from a highly competitive range of benefits. Were a workplace where youre rewarded recognised and celebrated.

Nationwide is committed to the redeployment of our employees impacted by change as such applications for redeployment candidates will be prioritised in this recruitment process.

If youre a colleague on long-term absence (for example on parental leave) or a temporary worker please use your personal email address to submit an application.

What youll be doing

In this role you will work closely with Small Business customers who are experiencing financial challenges helping them find practical and sustainable solutions that support their needs. You will engage in meaningful conversations to understand their business objectives circumstances and support requirements building trusted relationships and delivering a consistent high-quality service experience. You will also recognise potential vulnerabilities or financial difficulties and provide empathetic tailored support to help customers achieve the best possible outcome.

You will take ownership of complex customer enquiries resolving issues promptly and effectively while striving to exceed customer addition you will ensure all customer records and data are maintained with accuracy integrity and attention to detail while managing customer interactions professionally and in line with company standards.

About you

For this role you will need to have:

• Experience working within Business Banking and an understanding of the complexities and needs of different business entity types

• The ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders building strong relationships and confidently handling challenging conversations

• A solid understanding of Business Banking policies and procedures with Risk Management knowledge viewed as a distinct advantage

• Exceptional attention to detail alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timescales

• Empathy and resilience when supporting customers through financial difficulties or challenging circumstances

• The ability to have meaningful conversations with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored support particularly for those who are vulnerable or facing financial difficulties.

• Confident telephony and communication skills enabling you to deliver exceptional customer interactions

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display in every role:

• Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers shoes using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind

• Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think were honest and direct with good intent openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand

• Push for better - We dont settle for mediocrity we challenge the status quo taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development

• Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact we are decisive and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you and where you may have already demonstrated these.

The extras youll get

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide including:

• 25 days holiday pro rata

• Private medical insurance

• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement

• Access to an annual performance-related bonus

• Training and development to help you progress your career

• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme

• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death

• Wellhub access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness

• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

Banking but fairer more rewarding and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual were owned by our members - those customers who bank save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We dont see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If youre inspired by fairer finances passionate about making a meaningful impact and truly care about our customers youre one of us.

At Nationwide you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter we work for the good of customers communities and broader society.

We are purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

What to do next

If this role is for you please click the Apply Now button. Youll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

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Disability Confident

Were not just guided by data were driven by the real experiences of our people. Were a Disability Confident Level 3 Leader the highest level.

Thats why were constantly evolving our policies and practices to make sure everyone feels genuinely supported valued and empowered to champion inclusion. Whatever your needs were here to support you. If you need any additional support throughout your application journey email our team atRecruitment Support.

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The hiring manager for this role is Ryan Crawford and the main recruitment contact is Jemma Ives.