Director

Overview

Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration. Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. Salary Range: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE. Location: North West England - Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales. Contract Type: Permanent. Our Team: An exciting opportunity exists within our Agricultural Team.

If you are passionate and ambitious about playing a key role in supporting our growth ambitions in this dynamic sector where the bank plays a significant role in supporting the farming industry, please read on.

The team of Agricultural Directors provide finance and support to farmers across the UK, supporting food production and land management alongside the sector's drive towards net zero and increased sustainability. As a Senior Director you will support that vision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and be responsible for the Bank's Agricultural presence in the North West of England, maintaining a significant existing portfolio of business.
• Review opportunities for business growth and support, developing our position in the North West market.
• Be aligned to the Bank's Risk Appetite and be accountable for risk and compliance to minimise the Bank's exposure to bad and doubtful debt.
• Develop a presence within the agricultural sector and build sector awareness of our offering; demonstrate thought leadership.
• Work with the wider agricultural team to promote best practice and support excellence in our offering to the market.
• Maintain knowledge of the current economic climate and short- and long-term trends in the farming sector.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and project management skills; collaborate with the Sector Agricultural Leadership Team to generate and optimise income and return on equity.
• Contribute to the Bank-wide strategy for Sectors and the wider Business Bank.
• Promote the Virgin Money brand and values in the market and through enterprise and team behaviours.

Qualifications

• A passion for - and good knowledge of - supporting larger agricultural businesses and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills (including Excel financial modelling); ability to understand and interpret financial statements and due diligence reports.
• Strong organisational, relationship and project management skills; high levels of attention to detail and customer service.
• Capacity to cope with complex situations, tight deadlines and a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of engaging with the local professional community.
• Be a strong team player.
• Understanding of risk and compliance requirements relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of systems and processes in a business banking/financial services environment.
• Knowledge of lending and securities policy and procedures.
• A background or qualification within the agricultural sector.

Benefits

• Red Hot Rewards: generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.
• And there's no waiting around - you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.

About Virgin Money

Say hello to Virgin Money. Virgin Money is more than a bank, part of the Nationwide group, and the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and driven by our purpose: Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing obstacles to inclusion.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team .

Other notes: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Additional information

Legal & compliance: Some roles may require right to work in the UK. If successful, pre-employment checks (including credit and criminal record checks and references) will be completed. For roles within the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, enhanced pre-employment checks apply, including six years of regulatory references and periodic employment checks.

Please note: If the role is based anywhere in the UK, confirmation of right to work is required.