We're here to help people live better lives. If you want to be part of an organisation that puts customers first and empowers colleagues to make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Mortgage Underwriter to join one of the top 5 fastest growing building societies in the UK. In this role, you'll take ownership of mortgage applications from initial submission through to the issue of a mortgage offer, working within your mandate to make balanced, responsible lending decisions.
You'll be at the heart of our mortgage operation-building strong relationships with intermediaries, managing risk, and ensuring our customers receive a fair, efficient, and high‑quality service.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing and underwriting mortgage applications from start to finish, ensuring timely progression to mortgage offer.
Liaising with mortgage intermediaries, providing Decisions in Principle and communicating outcomes clearly and professionally.
Ensuring all decisions align with the Society's lending policy, escalating or recommending exceptions where appropriate.
Delivering excellent service to brokers, customers, and third parties in line with agreed SLAs.
Approving loans within your mandate and supporting more complex case work such as contract variations or Further Advances.
Providing feedback on underwriting trends and supporting improvements to policy and process.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business and helping the team meet shared goals.What You'll Bring
Minimum three years' Financial Services underwriting experience.
An existing underwriting mandate in your current role.
CeMAP qualification (desirable but not essential).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound, responsible lending decisions.
Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with intermediaries and customers.
A proactive, team‑focused approach and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.Why Dudley Building Society?
At Dudley Building Society, we value our team and believe in offering a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can thrive. In return for your expertise we offer:
35 hours a week contract
Salary between £40,000 - £42,500 per annum
Basic holiday of 30 days+ Bank holidays
Moments that matter days (Think birthdays, weddings + time off for getting the keys to a new house or welcoming a grandchild!)
Pension contribution of up to 8% of salary
Life assurance 4x salary
Full Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare plan covering some of those day-to-day health bills like your dental and optical bills
Great career opportunities and continuous professional developmentWe're recognised as a Great Place to Work, and there's a reason for that. Check out our careers page for more information about what it's like to join The Dudley team, who we are, what drives us, and why you should join
Diversity and Inclusion
Our workplace culture respects, welcomes, and supports diversity and inclusion, empowering our People to embrace being a fundamental part of everything we are, and everything we aim to be. We treat everyone with the dignity and kindness they deserve, and strive to encourage and celebrate all the things that make each of us unique.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced underwriter looking for your next challenge -and want to work somewhere that values integrity, service, and doing the right thing-we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for more information