Manager - Commercial Management

Are you an experienced Underwriting Manager with expertise in complex lending? Do you have a solid understanding of self-build mortgages and development finance? If you hold a CeMAP qualification and have line management experience, Saffron Building Society is eager to welcome you to our dedicated team and support our mission to provide outstanding financial solutions to our members!

At Saffron Building Society, we are dedicated to delivering tailored financial services with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and excellence, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of our members. We are now seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead our operations in complex lending, guiding a talented team towards success.

• Lead and manage the underwriting process for self-build and development finance projects, with a focus on assessing complex income streams.
• Collaborate effectively with brokers, clients, and stakeholders to create structured solutions that meet both regulatory and client demands.
• Develop, implement, and refine underwriting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance.
• Underwrite high net worth applications with complex income streams and construction methods for BTL, residential owner occupied, self-build and development finance applications.
• Proven track record of managing, driving and increasing productivity and the training & competency performance of a team of Underwriters, with the ability and track record to lead colleagues in making decisions outside of their comfort zone.
• Understand the requirement for providing exemplary customer service and a proven track record of creating and delivering memorable experiences for Mortgage Brokers and or customers.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent housekeeping, a confident decision maker and able to handle challenge in times of uncertainty.
• Strong understanding of self-build mortgages and development finance processes.
• CeMAP qualified, demonstrating your knowledge of mortgage advice and regulation.
• Significant line management experience, with a capacity to lead and inspire a team.

Why Join Saffron Building Society?

• Competitive salary alongside an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a respected and stable organisation.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Holiday Exchange Scheme (buy or sell holiday days)
• Performance Dependent Annual Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme with 5% Employee and 8% Employer contribution
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• A flexible and supportive working culture including access to mental health first aiders

At Saffron Building Society we’re ready to build it, inspire it and celebrate it with our members, people and communities. Our people are the beating heart of Saffron, and it takes each and every one of us to provide the service we’re proud of. Your energy, an abundance of team spirit and your hunger to help. Together we are building happy.

At Saffron, we are committed to building happy; for our communities, members, and each other. We do this through attracting and building a diverse group of talent and encouraging an inclusive environment which fosters a sense of belonging for all. We are inspired to leave a legacy for our communities and each other.