At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Agricultural Team and drive growth in the North West farming sector.
- Company: Join Virgin Money, a key player in supporting the agricultural industry.
- Benefits: 38.5 days holiday, flexible benefits, and generous family leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while developing your career in finance.
- Qualifications: Passion for agriculture, strong analytical skills, and excellent customer service.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
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- Director, Agriculture Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales role at
- Virgin Money
- 📍: North West England - Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales
- Business Unit: National Sectors - Agriculture
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.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and being responsible for the Banks Agricultural presence in the North West of England maintaining a significant existing portfolio of business.
- Reviewing opportunities for business growth whenever possible and supporting and developing our position in the NW market.
- Being aligned to the Bank’s Risk Appetite and being accountable for risk and compliance with the aim of minimising the Bank’s exposure to bad and doubtful debt.
- To develop a presence within the agricultural sector and to build on sector awareness of our offering and demonstrate thought leadership.
- Working with the wider agricultural team to promote best practice and support excellence in our offering to the market.
- Holding and maintaining knowledge of the current economic climate and both short and long term trends in the farming sector.
- Displaying strong organisational skills and effective project management ability, working collaboratively with the Sector Agricultural Leadership Team in generating and optimising income and return on equity.
- Contributing to the Bank-wide strategy for Sectors & the wider Business Bank
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 skills) with an ability to understand and interpret financial statements and due diligence reports.
- Strong organisational, relationship and project management skills to deliver excellent levels of customer service, high standards of work and outstanding attention to detail.
- Capacity to cope with complex situations, tight deadlines and to have a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving.
- Good interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of engaging with the local professional community.
- Demonstrable behaviour of a strong team player.
- An understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role.
- Bonus
- Knowledge of systems and processes in a business banking/ financial services environment.
- A knowledge of lending and securities policy and procedures.
- A background or qualification within the agricultural sector.
- 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.
If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.
- Applications Close: 3 Nov 2025 (11.55pm GMT)
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Director, Agriculture Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales in Nottingham employer: Virgin Money
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