5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
This range is provided by NRG Resourcing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Direct message the job poster from NRG Resourcing
I help the best Financial Services Businesses, attract, recruit and retain the best talent in the industry.
Join a leading, well-funded lender making waves in the specialist finance space
Are you a high-performing, well-connected development finance professional ready to step into a pivotal role at a high-growth lender? This is your opportunity to lead from the front – taking ownership of your own portfolio, driving deal origination, and building a team around you.
We’re partnering with a highly respected, specialist property finance lender that’s experiencing sustained growth and investment. Known for their fast, flexible approach and strong market reputation, they are now looking for an exceptional Lending Director to join their Development Finance division.
About the Company
Our client is a privately funded, award-winning specialist lender with a diverse product range across bridging, development, and BTL finance. With a focus on speed, service, and flexibility, they’ve carved out a strong position in the UK’s property finance space. Their Development Finance arm is growing fast – and this is your chance to be at the forefront of that growth.
The Role – Lending Director – Development Finance
As Lending Director, you’ll play a central role in driving new business, structuring complex development deals, and overseeing the full lifecycle of each facility. You’ll have full ownership of the relationships and the loans you originate – from initial structuring through to completion, drawdowns, and redemption.
You’ll be supported by a well-resourced team, have direct access to decision-makers, and the autonomy to shape how you work. As the portfolio grows, you’ll also have the opportunity to build and manage a team around you.
Lending Director – Development Finance Key Responsibilities
* Originate development finance facilities through your own network of brokers, developers, and introducers
* Structure and underwrite bespoke development loans, presenting credit papers to the Credit Committee
* Manage the full deal lifecycle, including legals, valuations, monitoring reports, drawdowns and redemptions
* Maintain and grow a high-quality performing loan book
* Build and lead a small team as the portfolio scales
* Act as a senior figure internally and externally – a face of the business in the development finance market
Lending Director – Development Finance Package & Benefits
* Salary up to £90k
* Pension, private healthcare, and other flexible benefits
* Based out of modern Hertfordshire HQ
* Direct access to senior leadership, flat decision-making structure, and a culture that rewards results
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven track record in development finance lending – from origination to portfolio management
* Strong network of brokers, developers, and intermediaries
* Excellent understanding of development appraisals, credit risk, and underwriting process
* Confident presenting credit papers and negotiating deal terms
* Highly organised, proactive, and commercially driven
* Experience in a similar role at a bank, non-bank lender, or specialist finance house
Why Apply?
Work with a lender that’s well-funded, ambitious, and fast-moving
Shape your own future – with scope to build a team and step into a senior leadership role
If you’re a dealmaker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants the freedom to deliver, this is the role for you. Apply now in confidence.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance, Business Development, and Quality Assurance
* Industries
Loan Brokers, Banking, and Financial Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NRG Resourcing by 2x
Get notified about new Director of Lending jobs in Watford, England, United Kingdom.
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Managing Director, Head of Payments & Cash Management Products
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Watford, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Head of UK Private Banking Customer Relationships
London, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago
Senior Director – Workout & Restructuring, Trading Businesses
London, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Treasury and Treasurer of Mastercard Europe (MCE)-R-252624
London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Watford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 22 hours ago
Finance Director, Leading Global Professional Sports Tournament - Middle East based role
London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Interim Commercial Finance Director - temp to perm
London, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Finance & Strategy Director, Rider Care & Operations
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Head of Financial Crime Operations – UK Personal Investor
London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Financial Institutions - Financing Sales Director
London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Director – Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Director – Leveraged Finance Origination (Mid-Market)
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Managing Director – Europe Wealth Services
London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
City Of London, England, United Kingdom £26.00-£30.00 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr