Head of Channel Development

Overview

Position: Head of Channel Development - Vehicle Finance

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026

Location: London / Bradford / Chatham / Petersfield

Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance.

What We Offer

We offer flexibility, empathy and resources to support wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), buy/sell up to 5 extra days, flexible bank holiday policy (swap up to 4 days).
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contributions.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave.
• Workations: Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries.
• Paid Birthday Leave: Take the day off on your birthday.
• Volunteering: 2 paid days per year to volunteer.
• Learning & Development: Access to learning opportunities.
• Financial Wellbeing: Free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Denplan for dental care and optional Private Medical Insurance.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of vehicle finance at one of the UK's most exciting financial services groups. You'll have the chance to:

• Work directly with senior executives and the Board
• Shape how we serve customers in a changing market
• Lead innovation with autonomy to make a tangible difference

If you're ambitious, commercially sharp and passionate about creating better outcomes for customers, this is your opportunity to shape what vehicle finance means for the future.

You and Your Team

We're looking for a Head of Channel Development - a role at executive level, setting vision and influencing strategy while getting into the detail of delivery for customers. This role focuses on developing, optimising and expanding origination channels to meet current and future customer needs.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in Financial Services
• Strong understanding of the UK vehicle finance market and customer needs
• Experience working across multi-distribution platforms
• Excellent people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset with digital-first thinking

Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud and employment references.

About Vanquis

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace everyone's strengths and identities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. For recruitment process support, contact .

Equal Opportunities

Vanquis is committed to equal opportunity and a diverse workforce. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and support veterans, reservists and military families.

Rewards & Benefits Summary

Competitive base salary and rewards; Private Medical Insurance; 25 days holiday entitlement (plus option to accrue up to 30); Defined contribution pension; Discretionary bonus; Perks platform with discounts; Volunteering benefits; Flexible/hybrid policies; Personal & career development; Regular social events; Discounted gym membership; BUPA GP Service; Workplace Gallery.