Business Development Manager (Field Based)
About The Role
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Location: Field (Southeast London)
Please note: This role involves regular travel across the region, occasional overnight stays, and periodic visits to our Head Office in Nottingham.
Salary: Up to £55k + £6k car allowance
We're looking for a talented Business Development Manager (Field) to join our expanding Mortgage Intermediary team. You'll own and grow relationships with some of our most important Tier 1 intermediary partners, unlocking new opportunities, driving mortgage growth and ensuring Nottingham Building Society remains front of mind in the market.
Whether you're an experienced Field BDM, Telephone BDM or a mortgage professional ready to step into a bigger relationship-led role, you'll join a high-performing team where your impact will be seen, valued and rewarded.
Here's a taste of what you will be doing as a Business Development Manager (Field) at Nottingham Building Society:
- Grow mortgage lending through strategic intermediary partnerships.
- Build and manage relationships with key Tier 1 broker firms across the South East.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive account growth.
- Support brokers with enquiries, case discussions and market insight.
- Manage pipeline activity, opportunities and follow-up actions.
- Share broker and competitor feedback to influence products and services.
- Represent the Society at events, launches and partner meetings.
- Collaborate across Sales, Product, Credit and Marketing to deliver results.
- Ensure strong customer outcomes, regulatory compliance and risk management.
About you:
- Experience as a Telephone or Field BDM, or within a broker-facing mortgage/financial services role.
- A track record of building relationships, developing accounts and uncovering new business opportunities.
- Commercial awareness, strong influencing skills and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
- Ability to use data and market insight to spot opportunities and drive growth.
- A proactive, resilient and self-motivated approach, with a focus on delivering results.
- Strong organisation skills, adaptability and a collaborative team mindset.
- Social confidence and credibility, with the ability to build trust and earn respect across the intermediary market.
- CeMAP or equivalent - desirable
Reward & Benefits
- A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
- Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development.
- Support to own and grow your potential, enabling you to excel in your current role and pursue future career aspirations.
- Work a 35-hour week to promote work/life balance.
- A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by colleagues and customers.
- A strong sustainability agenda—reducing carbon footprint and engaging in community support through the Samuel Fox Foundation.
- Paid leave for volunteering, health and wellbeing resources, and mental health support.
Embracing Diversity Together
We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for our success and a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. We actively work to eliminate barriers and biases, ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities to thrive. Our commitment extends beyond our internal culture to how we approach advertising and engagement with our customers. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and belonging for every community member.
About Us
We are a mutual organization owned by our members, using our resources to invest in our community, responsible causes, and our members. With over 170 years of history, our purpose remains dedicated to helping members save, plan, and protect their financial futures. We are committed to overcoming obstacles and building better futures by supporting our customers in achieving homeownership and financial security.
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Business Development Manager (Field Based) employer: The Nottingham Building Society
The Nottingham Building Society is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture where you can thrive in a hybrid role at our Head Office in Nottingham. With a focus on employee growth, we provide generous benefits including an annual discretionary bonus, Medicash healthcare, and ample leave, ensuring that our team members feel valued and supported in their professional journey.
Contact Details:
The Nottingham Building Society Recruitment Team