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Job Ref 33 Date Added Consultant A Quantexa Certified Senior Data Engineer is required by this Tier 1 Management Consultancy. This Manager grade role operates at the intersection of architecture, delivery leadership, and client advisory - leading end to end Quantexa implementations across complex data ecosystems. As a Senior Quantexa Data Engineer in this major Management Consultancy, this role: Leads full lifecycle Quantexa solutions, from use case design through to production deployment Assists the Technical Lead as the technical authority and client interface, translating regulatory or business problems into scalable Quantexa architectures Leads teams in shaping data models, ER logic, and performance tuning across high volume, enterprise datasets Mentors teams while influencing delivery standards, design patterns, and best practice within the workstream In order to secure this role you will need the following: Quantexa Technical Certification is mandatory. Proven experience in leading teams across end-to-end Quantexa SDLC implementations, including design, build, testing, and deployment. In depth experience gained in data engineering, data modelling and design in the context of large-scale analytics platforms Expert knowledge of Quantexa, Entity Resolution (ER), Scoring Framework, Contextual Network Generation Expertise in Big Data technologies, including:Scala, Apache Spark, Hadoop, ElasticSearch Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - capable of interfacing with both business and technical audiences. The work is heavily weighted toward Financial Services, Fraud, AML, and KYC use cases, with real emphasis on contextual decision intelligence at scale, rather than PoCs. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in Data Engineering and Quantexa all backed through excellent on going training as provided by one of the world's leading management consultancies. These flex hybrid roles will be based from the clients London offices, but all candidates must be fully flexible in terms of travel, as client projects may be based across the wider UK. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Automation Test Engineer - Hybrid Working - London - 2 days a week on site. Financial Services Lorien's leading banking client is looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong experience of with Rest API testing in Java to join our London-based team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience of working with CI/CD Environments, Rest API And Kafka Events. This role is based in London. This role will be Via Umbrella. Working in a Hybrid Model of 2 days a week on site. Experience & Ways of Working Hands on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environments. Experience working in TDD and BDD driven teams, applying Red-Green-Refactor practices. Experience with pair programming and close collaboration with developers. Experience in performance engineering, supporting profiling and tuning to identify performance hotspots and prevent regressions early. Monitor and analyse p95/p99 latency trends to ensure performance stability and help identify regressions introduced by changes. Exposure to accessibility testing and usability considerations, ensuring inclusive and user friendly experiences. Comfortable working in highly collaborative environments, where development and testing happen alongside the engineering community. Quality Engineering Responsibilities Implement and maintain TDD aligned unit tests, component/integration tests, and consumer driven contract tests (PACT) for REST APIs and Kafka events. Curate a minimal, meaningful end to end (E2E) test suite for critical user journeys and actively eliminate flaky tests. Plan and execute exploratory testing using charters, and convert valuable, repeatable findings into automated tests. Monitor and continuously improve pipeline health (flakiness, execution time, stability) and overall test effectiveness. Apply systems thinking, a bias for small tests, strong facilitation skills, clear written communication, and pragmatic decision making. Partner with product and engineering to convert requirements into clear, testable acceptance criteria and executable examples. Integrate security checks (SAST, dependency/SBOM) into CI pipelines and work with teams to drive remediation. Support operational readiness by helping maintain runbooks and observability standards. Coach engineers in XP practices (pairing, refactoring, trunk based development) and foster a continuous learning culture. Tools & Technologies JUnit 5, Mockito, AssertJ, PIT (mutation testing), WireMock (where appropriate). Contract Testing PACT (REST APIs and Kafka events), Pact Broker. Performance Testing k6 or Gatling (performance smoke tests and baseline validation). CI/CD & Delivery Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our UK Leading Banking client require a PMO Lead to help support on an exciting project for an initial 6 months contract. Skills required: Benefits tracking RAID and assurance of all governance activities Strong experience of Stakeholder management Support with Project Management Behaviours - curious, efficient, well organised Use of CMF framework to support any push back Ability to challenge financial planning/questions Proficient use of Excel If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I will give you a call to discuss in more depth.

Job Type Contract/Temporary Location Bradford, West Yorkshire Job Ref BBBH57 Date Added Consultant Hollie Smith Oracle KVM Implementation Engineer - VMware Experience Bradford - Onsite 3 days a week 3 month contract Inside of IR35 We are looking for an experienced Oracle KVM Migration Engineer to deliver a critical infrastructure project, migrating virtual machines from a VMware environment to physical hosts running Oracle KVM. This is a hands on, delivery-focused role - ideal for someone who thrives on execution and can take full ownership of the migration lifecycle from planning through to completion. What You'll Be Doing Lead the end to end migration of workloads from VMware to Oracle KVM physical hosts Configure, deploy, and optimise Oracle KVM environments for performance and resilience Perform testing and validation to guarantee workload integrity and performance Implement backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions Troubleshoot and resolve migration related issues in real time Produce clear documentation covering configuration, processes, and validation What We're Looking For Proven hands on experience with Oracle KVM (deployment, configuration, management) Strong background in VMware environments and VM migrations Deep understanding of Linux systems in enterprise settings Knowledge of physical infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, performance tuning) Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently If you are available and interested, please apply today!

Java Software Engineer - Retail Banking (Contract) Location: London (team based) Remote from Manchester / Edinburgh considered Contract: 6 Months Rate: Via Umbrella Overview We are looking for multiple experienced Java Software Engineers (up to 9 roles) to join a high-performing engineering team within a leading retail banking organisation. You will be working on modern, cloud-native platforms delivering scalable digital banking solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to customer-facing applications, with a strong focus on microservices architecture, continuous delivery, and full-stack development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Java and Spring Boot Build scalable and resilient solutions aligned with modern engineering best practices Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and drive Continuous Deployment practices Deliver production-ready, cloud-native solutions on AWS Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and QA Ensure code quality through testing, automation, and code reviews Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Java (core) and Spring Boot Proven track record building and maintaining microservices architectures Experience working in CI/CD environments with Continuous Deployment Strong understanding of cloud-based development (AWS preferred) Experience delivering production-grade applications in agile environments Exposure to mobile banking platforms or digital banking products Experience within financial services / retail banking environments Knowledge of DevOps practices and tooling Why Join? Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes Collaborative, modern engineering environment Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and practices High-impact work within a leading financial services organisation

We're looking for a Platform Engineer to build and maintain scalable, secure and high performance data platforms. You'll play a key role in ensuring reliable data services while working closely with data scientists, analysts and engineering teams. What you'll be doing Building and maintaining scalable data platform infrastructure Ensuring high availability, performance and security of data services Developing and maintaining data pipelines Collaborating with data teams to integrate tools and services Troubleshooting complex platform and data infrastructure issues Supporting cross team integration with wider systems and applications Driving improvements across platform architecture and design What we're looking for Strong experience in platform engineering / operations (Linux based) Experience with data platforms or big data environments Understanding of data lake architectures and data governance Strong knowledge of security (encryption, access control, vulnerability management) Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, Ansible, Puppet) Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Nice to have: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins) Experience with Cloudera / Hadoop ecosystems (Spark, Hive, HDFS) Work on modern data platforms at scale Collaborate with data scientists and engineering teams Opportunity to shape platform architecture and best practice If you're passionate about data platforms, automation and scalable infrastructure - apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Inside IR35 2 days onsite (Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW) 6-month contract We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect (Data) to play a key role in designing and delivering a secure, scalable, and enterprise-wide data sharing platform within a complex operational environment. This is an opportunity to shape modern data architecture that enables real-time collaboration, operational insight, and data-driven decision making across multiple stakeholders. The Role As the Solution Architect (Data), you'll lead the design of end-to-end data solutions that support secure interoperability, governance, and trusted data exchange across enterprise platforms. You'll work closely with architecture, governance, security, and business teams to ensure data can be shared efficiently, securely, and in line with regulatory and operational requirements. The role combines hands on technical architecture with strategic stakeholder engagement and long-term data capability development. Key Responsibilities Design enterprise grade data exchange and integration architectures Define data processing, metadata, and interface standards for scalable consumption Lead conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling activities Design secure APIs, access controls, licensing, and governance frameworks Support integration with cloud data platforms and existing enterprise systems Partner with Data Governance and Architecture teams on semantic modelling and interoperability Ensure compliance with data privacy, retention, consent, and encryption requirements Produce clear documentation covering data flows, interfaces, and architecture models Enable self-service analytics and reporting capabilities for business users Collaborate with Solution, Cloud, and Enterprise Architects to ensure aligned platform design Support technical testing and performance validation activities What We're Looking For Experience as a Data or Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments Expertise in designing scalable data architectures and integration solutions; and working with Agile methodologies. Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, stewardship, and regulatory compliance Hands on experience with APIs, integration pipelines, and modern security controls Knowledge of cloud data platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar database technologies Proven capability delivering logical and physical data models Stakeholder engagement and cross functional collaboration skills Experience handling sensitive data, including encryption, consent management, and retention policies Familiarity with data lakes, real time analytics, and emerging data technologies Documentation and communication skills Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or other big data technologies Exposure to AI/ML integration within enterprise data environments Cloud or data certifications such as Azure, AWS, or CDMP Experience integrating Salesforce or customer data platforms (CDPs)

Technical Lead - Python, React, FastAPI, AWS, DevOps Job Type: Contract/Temporary Location: Hounslow, London Our client is looking to recruit a highly capable Technical Lead to oversee Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation; to take ownership of the technical direction, architecture, and engineering quality of a modern product environment. This is a hands on leadership role where you'll combine deep technical expertise with architectural oversight and team guidance to help shape scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. The Technical Lead will work across backend services, frontend applications, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, integrations, and operational tooling, ensuring engineering delivery remains aligned with both product goals and long term architectural direction. The role - Technical Lead to oversee Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: As the senior technical authority within the product team, you'll lead on solution design, engineering standards, and technical decision making across the full technology stack. This role requires someone comfortable operating at both strategic and hands on levels - from guiding architecture and reviewing designs through to debugging complex production issues and supporting critical deliveries. The Technical Lead will play a key role in improving technical consistency, managing technical debt, and driving best practice across engineering, DevOps, observability, security, and integration patterns. Key responsibilities for the Technical Lead - Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: Own the technical integrity and architecture of the product Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Drive architectural decisions across APIs, services, integrations, and cloud infrastructure Provide leadership across backend, frontend, DevOps, and data integration workstreams Champion engineering quality including testing, security, observability, and operational readiness Support engineers with complex technical challenges and incident resolution Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Partner closely with platform and DevOps teams on CI/CD and deployment strategies Ensure technical debt is identified, prioritised, and managed effectively Maintain high quality architecture documentation and technical standards Contribute to planning, estimation, and technical delivery discussions Skills and Capabilities for the Technical Lead - Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: Hands on experience with Python and FastAPI Frontend experience using React and TypeScript Excellent knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch Experience designing and supporting event driven architectures Understanding of CI/CD, Docker, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation Knowledge of observability, monitoring, tracing, and operational resilience Solid understanding of secure system design and modern security principles Proven experience leading technical design and delivery within complex production environments Ability to influence technical direction and communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders Qualifications / Experience: Proven experience leading technical design and engineering delivery for complex systems in production Experience translating ambiguous or evolving requirements into clear architecture and implementation decisions Demonstrated depth in one or more core areas such as backend, cloud, or DevOps, with enough breadth to lead across the full stack Hands on experience with Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, and AWS Experience working in Agile engineering environments with modern CI/CD Experience supporting live systems, leading technical incident analysis, and improving resilience over time Able to balance long term technical direction with immediate delivery needs

Lorien is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, and AWS projects in Hounslow. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise with architecture oversight. The ideal candidate will own technical integrity and contribute to solutions for scalable and secure product environments while maintaining engineering quality. Responsibilities include leading backend, frontend, and DevOps efforts, while managing technical debt and fostering best practices across the team.

We are currently recruiting for a Network Security Architect with strong WAF experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract. Inside IR35 / Mostly remote working The Requirements 3-5 years' experience in cloud networking and security architecture, including Azure vWAN, WAF/DDoS protection, VNETS/UDRs, firewalls (Azure, Palo Alto NVAs/NGFW), IPSec VPNs, NSGs, AVNM, private endpoints, and NDR. Strong networking background within cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI), with a primary focus on Azure. Experience in deploying and enforcing Azure Policy to support network and security standards. Experience delivering large-scale, cyber security-focused change initiatives and programmes. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver cloud-based, security-focused network solutions. Experience in defining and governing network segmentation architecture, firewall/NSG policy frameworks, and WAF standards, supported by clear design documentation. Experience with cloud-based logging and monitoring solutions. Experience participating in RFS/RFP processes for vendor evaluation to address specific business needs or security gaps. Experience delivering multiple large-scale projects within an international financial services organisation; experience in a regulated environment is desirable. Effective at collaborating with the Enterprise Architecture team to shape and evolve standards and guardrails, while working seamlessly within the CAP delivery structure. Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and standards, such as CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) or NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or NIST SP 800 series guidance

Lorien is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer for a hybrid role based in London. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Rest API testing in Java and CI/CD environments. You will be responsible for implementing TDD-aligned tests, curating end-to-end test suites, and coaching engineers. This role requires collaboration with product and engineering teams to ensure quality and performance standards are met.

Lorien is seeking a Network Security Architect with a strong background in cloud networking and security architecture to support insurance clients. This role is on a 6-month contract and primarily involves remote work. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in Azure networking, familiarity with cloud security frameworks, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale cybersecurity initiatives in regulated environments.

Senior Python Developer - Data Platform and AI Location: London or Glasgow (Hybrid) We're partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire a Senior Python Developer to join a high-impact Data & Analytics engineering team supporting front-office functions. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and enhancing a data governance platform that underpins advanced analytics and AI use cases across the business. The Role You'll be part of a globally distributed engineering team responsible for delivering a centralised data platform used by quantitative research and trading teams. Your work will focus on extending a key internal data governance tool, developing both backend services and user-facing components that enable users to manage and enforce data policies effectively. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data, engineering, and AI, with exposure to modern technologies including LLM integrations. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and maintain Python-based backend services Develop and enhance data governance tooling used across the business Contribute to UI components to improve user experience Own the full development lifecycle (design build deploy support) Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and global engineers Support AI/LLM-enabled data access workflows Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers Ensure systems are scalable, stable, and secure Core Experience Strong experience in software engineering Strong Python development experience in production environments Solid experience working with Linux/Unix systems Good working knowledge of SQL Experience with modern SDLC tools (e.g. Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines) Technical & Domain Experience building backend systems, APIs, or data-driven platforms Exposure to data-centric environments or data governance concepts Understanding of testing frameworks and best engineering practices Interest or experience in AI / prompt engineering tools Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Product Manager (AI / Workflow) - Near Edinburgh (Hybrid) - 90K This senior role is an individual contributor with broad ownership across the product lifecycle, from shaping roadmap priorities through to launch readiness and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with technical, clinical, quality and commercial teams to turn market and user needs into well-defined product requirements. The role suits someone who can balance customer value, technical feasibility and regulatory expectations in a highly regulated software environment. Role outline Define and maintain the roadmap for AI and workflow products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. Translate market insight, clinical feedback and user requirements into clear product plans and specifications. Lead product planning across scope, priorities, milestones, dependencies and release activity. Coordinate cross-functional teams including software, data, clinical, quality, regulatory, security, service and commercial stakeholders. Own backlog priorities and support release governance, readiness decisions and change control activity. Drive risk management across product delivery, including performance, compliance, cybersecurity, privacy and continuity considerations. Support clinical evidence planning and regulatory submissions by ensuring product inputs and documentation are complete and fit for purpose. Contribute to data governance activities relating to model development, monitoring and product performance. Support business case development, budgeting and commercial planning for software and subscription based offerings. Help shape product positioning, internal communication and go to market readiness for new releases and enhancements. Use customer feedback and post release insight to improve usability, efficiency and workflow integration. Lead stakeholder discussions, ensuring decisions, actions and risks are clearly captured and progressed. What they're looking for Equivalent tenure and/or degree in a technical/scientific or business related discipline; and ideally an advanced qualification in biomedical/computer science/data science/similar. Good grasp of AI and Machine Learning concepts, including datasets, validation, performance measures, monitoring and risk considerations. Previous track record of product management / Project Management within AI, MedTech oriented software/diagnostics/digital health and/or workflow oriented software products. Strong understanding of Software as a Medical Device or other regulated healthcare software environments. Experience working with cross functional teams in complex product settings and influencing senior stakeholders. Knowledge of clinical evidence generation and regulated development standards (ISO / IEC). Familiarity with interoperability and workflow integration, such as DICOM, HL7, FHIR, PACS or EHR linked environments. Understanding of Cloud or Software as a Service based product delivery models. Comfort working in a fast paced setting where product decisions require both strategic thinking and hands on delivery focus. This is a strong opportunity for a product management professional who wants to influence the direction of AI led software in a role that combines strategy, delivery and stakeholder leadership. If you enjoy working at the intersection of innovation, regulated software and value, this position offers real scope to make an impact. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.

Data Centre Business Analyst (Compliance / Audit) Location: Havant (50% onsite required) Rate: £400-£600 per day Contract Length: 6 weeks initially Start Date: ASAP (by end of June) Clearance: BPSS required Overview Our utilities client is looking for an experienced Data Centre Business Analyst to support a time-critical ISO27001 audit within their data centre operations team. This is a short-term, high-impact contract where you will take ownership of audit preparation, delivery, and follow-up actions. The role is focused on governance, risk, and compliance, rather than hands on engineering. Key Responsibilities Assist with ISO27001 audit preparation and delivery Ensure the data centre environment is audit-ready, including documentation, controls, and processes Support and coordinate the internal audit Identify gaps and drive post-audit remediation activities Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance alignment across teams Review and improve policies, procedures, and standards where required What We're Looking For Strong background in GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Experience within data centre environments Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, audit-driven setting Confident stakeholder engagement and ability to drive audit outcomes Nice to Have Familiarity with ITSM / ITIL frameworks Experience in regulated or critical infrastructure environments

Lorien is looking for an organised and proactive Planning and Scheduling Administrator to join their Academic Services team. This key role is responsible for the effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of training programmes to ensure a high-quality learning experience for customers. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, play a vital part in ensuring courses are accurately planned, resources are booked, and schedules are delivered efficiently on time.

Hybrid Working - London - 2 days a week on site. Lorien's leading banking client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the existing team on a brand-new project. This role is based in London. This role will be Via Umbrella. Working in a Hybrid Model of 2 days a week on site. What You'll Do This role will be working in a Mobile Test Environment Software Engineer with DevOps focus. The team is seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in DevOps and a willingness to expand into mainframe and DataPower analysis. This role primarily involves managing mobile test environments and conducting in-depth analysis of issues related to DataPower, mainframe systems, and AWS . The candidate will play a key role in troubleshooting and ensuring the stability of these environments, while also contributing DevOps expertise to enhance our processes. Key DevOps Skills Required: Kubernetes : Hands-on experience in managing and orchestrating containerized applications. Terraform : Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for resource management and automation. GitLab CI/CD: Skilled in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automating workflows. GitLab: Experience with version control, branch management, and repository management. Python : Competent in scripting and automation tasks. Docker: Ability to containerize applications and manage containerized environments effectively. Ideal Candidate Profile: Strong DevOps skill set with the ability to adapt and learn mainframe and DataPower systems to the extent required for issue investigation and problem resolution. Analytical mindset with experience in problem solving. Willingness to cross-train and delve into mainframe and DataPower where required, while bringing modern DevOps practices to the team.

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting opportunity involves working in a hybrid model, managing mobile test environments, and contributing to a new project focused on enhancing stability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong DevOps skills, including expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS, while also being open to learning about mainframe systems and DataPower analysis. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge projects in the banking sector.

Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 from home) Up to £56,500 This is a role for someone who wants to own IT, not just maintain it. You'll lead a small team and take responsibility for how IT actually works across the business day-to-day, making sure people are supported, systems run properly, and nothing critical falls over. But equally, this isn't just about keeping the lights on. The expectation is that you'll come in, spot where things can be better, and improve them. It's a hands-on environment. You'll still be close to the tech, stepping in on more complex issues, shaping how the Microsoft stack is used, and making practical decisions around infrastructure, security and user access. If you enjoy being the person people rely on when something tricky arises, you'll thrive here. There's real scope to make an impact. The business is growing, so IT needs to keep pace. That means tightening processes, introducing more automation, improving controls, and making sure everything from onboarding users to managing access and devices is done properly and consistently. You'll work closely with the wider business to make sure IT supports what they're trying to achieve, not slows it down. A big part of the role is balancing two things well: running a smooth operation today while gradually improving it for tomorrow. About you: Experience leading or mentoring a small IT team Strong hands on experience with: Microsoft 365 Azure Active Directory / Entra ID Background in IT infrastructure / IT operations (not just support desk) Comfortable acting as a technical escalation point Experience improving process, service delivery, or controls Some PowerShell or automation experience This role suits someone who's either already an IT Manager but still likes being hands on, or a strong Senior Engineer ready to take that next step and own a function. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Development Manager Manchester Based - Open to Newcastle and Leeds. Financial Services Lorien's leading banking client is building a brand new national business development team and are looking for a Business Development Manager to help shape our growth agenda from the ground up. The Opportunity As a Business Development Manager, you'll take ownership of business development activity across your region, actively supported by an excellent entertaining budget designed to enable high quality relationship building and meaningful engagement with professional contacts. You'll be part of a national team of around 10 BDMs, combining autonomy in your region with collaboration across the wider organisation. What You'll Do Own and drive end to end business development activity within your assigned region Generate your own pipeline through proactive prospecting and relationship management Build and maintain strong relationships with key professional introducers, including accountants and solicitors (this role does not focus on broker relationships) Utilise a strong entertaining budget to develop long term, value driven relationships and promote the organisation's brand professionally Deliver consistent weekly activity levels, typically targeting around 10 new prospects per week Manage performance against overall KPIs, reviewed and measured on a quarterly basis Work towards ambitious growth objectives, including an annual lending target of circa £10m, with defined stretch targets Operate within a regulated environment, ensuring all activity aligns with lending policy, risk standards, and good customer outcomes Performance & KPIs Strong emphasis on weekly activity and pipeline discipline Quarterly performance measurement, with a clear mid point target and upside for strong delivery A balanced scorecard that values relationship quality, sustainability, and results About You You're a relationship led business developer with experience in business banking and lending, who understands how to originate, structure, and progress lending opportunities in a regulated environment. You enjoy building trusted networks, work comfortably with professional advisers, and represent a brand with credibility in the market. You'll also bring: Proven experience in business banking, commercial banking, or a lending focused financial services role A strong track record of originating lending opportunities through professional networks, particularly accountants and solicitors Sound understanding of credit, risk, and governance within a lending environment Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills Excellent diary management, organisation, and follow through A commitment to delivering positive and sustainable customer outcomes Why Join? Be part of a newly created national team with real visibility and influence Own your region and shape a professional network with tangible investment behind it A genuinely supportive entertaining budget that enables effective business development Clear expectations, realistic targets, and upside for high performance A strong organisational focus on relationships, brand, and sustainable growth