£40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience + Car Allowance
Leek
Hybrid Working with a minimum of 1 day a week at head office
35 Hours | Permanent
TheOrganisation
At Leek Building Society, we pride ourselves on being aforce for good. We exist to help our communities grow, so they can do greatthings today and even better things tomorrow.
Our colleagues are one of the communities we support. That'swhy we've created an inclusive, engaging workplace where people have thefreedom to be themselves, develop their skills and build rewarding careers.
We're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work,based on feedback from our colleagues, and equally proud to have beenrecognised externally, winning Best Building Society and BestSpecialist Mortgage Provider at the 2026 British Bank Awards.
As a mutual organisation, our members are at the heart ofeverything we do, and every colleague plays an important role in helping usdeliver outstanding service to our customers and communities.
Why JoinUs?
We believe great people deserve great benefits. That's whywe offer:
35-hour working week
7.5% employer pension contribution
Minimum 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase and sale scheme
Free health screening
24/7 GP access for you and your close family
Comprehensive mental health support, including counsellingand Mental Health First Aiders
Enhanced sick pay and family leave from day one
Up to 6 months' guaranteed sick pay for major illnesses
Life assurance worth four times your annual salary
Workplace savings account with a £100 bonus for regularsavers
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Onsite gym at our Head Office
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
TheOpportunity
Were looking for a commercially focused and relationship-led Business Savings Development Manager to help position Leek Building Society as a trusted savings partner within our local business communities.
This is a highly visible role combining business development, professional networking and relationship management. Youll proactively connect with local businesses, SMEs, community partners and professional networks across Leek and the surrounding areas, using these relationships to generate leads and attract new business savings customers.
Youll manage business customers throughout the full lifecycle of their relationship with the Society, from providing guidance during onboarding through to conducting regular reviews, identifying further deposit opportunities and supporting long-term retention and balance growth.
Youll also represent the Society at networking events, conferences, business forums and community activities, helping to strengthen our profile and reputation. Internally, youll work closely with our branch teams, Marketing, Risk and Compliance while acting as a subject matter expert for business savings products.
WhatYou'll Be Doing
Proactively identifying, generating and converting new business savings opportunities through networking, partnerships, targeted outreach and internal and external data
Building strong relationships with local businesses, SMEs, professional networks, community partners and other organisations
Representing Leek Building Society at networking events, conferences, business forums and community activities
Designing, leading and supporting business and community events that enhance the Societys local presence and reputation
Maintaining a measurable business development pipeline and reporting on activity, conversion rates and balance growth
Acting as the primary relationship manager for business and SME savings customers
Supporting new business customers through a seamless and compliant onboarding journey
Building long-term, trusted partnerships that support customer retention and sustainable deposit growth
Conducting regular customer reviews to identify additional deposit opportunities and provide ongoing support
Resolving escalated customer queries and service issues promptly and professionally
Developing expert knowledge of the business savings market, competitor activity, Society products and relevant regulatory requirements
Acting as the Societys subject matter expert for business savings products
Working with branch leaders and colleagues to strengthen product knowledge, develop lead-generation skills and identify new opportunities
Collaborating with Marketing to develop targeted campaigns and align external communications with business development objectives
Sharing customer, market and competitor insight to help inform the Societys product proposition
Partnering with Risk and Compliance to ensure regulatory, due-diligence and ongoing compliance requirements are met
WhatWe're Looking For
Essential
Proven business development and lead-generation experience within financial services
Experience managing B2B relationships and converting new business opportunities
Strong professional networking and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of business banking, business structures and the UK financial services market
Understanding of regulated customer onboarding, including Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Business requirements
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including confidence representing the Society at networking events
A structured, commercially focused approach to managing customer relationships and sales opportunities
Flexibility to meet businesses at their premises and attend occasional events outside normal office hours
Desirable
Experience within business savings, deposits or SME banking
An established network within Leek and the surrounding business community
Knowledge of GDPR, Consumer Duty and BCOBS
Experience collaborating on targeted marketing campaigns or providing insight into products and competitor activity
Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace whereeveryone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We welcome applicationsfrom people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities and will providereasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
Pre-EmploymentChecks
As a regulated financial services organisation, all offersof employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening.
Depending on the role, this may include:
References
Right to work verification
Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check
Adverse credit check
Financial sanctions screening
Verification of qualifications and professionalmemberships, where applicable
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon thesuccessful completion of the relevant checks.
ApplicationGuidance
As a regulated financial services organisation, honesty andintegrity are important to us. We recognise that candidates may use technology,including AI tools, to support the preparation of their application. However,all information submitted must be accurate and genuinely reflect your ownskills, knowledge and experience. We may explore application content furtherduring the recruitment process to verify and better understand the examplesprovided.
Interestedin Finding Out More?
A full Job Description and Person Specification areavailable on our careers website. We encourage applicants to review thesedocuments before applying.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of therecruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to discuss how wecan support you.
Join an award-winning building society where peoplematter, communities matter, and your career can thrive.
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