Business Development Manager - Specialist Bridging Finance Lender
Ready to accelerate your career with one of the most dynamic, fast‑growing lenders in the specialist finance market?
If you’re a Telephone BDM with a few years of solid bridging finance experience and you’re ready to step out into a field‑based role, this is a great step with the support and guidance of a close-knit team.
It’s equally strong for established BDMs already operating in the bridging space who want a platform where they can influence growth, build a robust pipeline and be rewarded for the results they deliver.
About the Company
Our client is a specialist bridging and development finance lender with a significant portion of their book dedicated to short‑term property finance.
This is an environment where decisions are made quickly, internal processes support speed and service excellence, and entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged. As a boutique lender, they offer agility, autonomy and genuine influence—far more than what is typically found in larger institutions.
The Role: Business Development Manager
As the new Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in expanding broker relationships, driving loan origination, and elevating the lender’s national presence. You will be the face of the business across your region, building on existing connections while opening new channels for growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and grow a high‑quality network of brokers, intermediaries and professional introducers.
* Originate new bridging and development finance opportunities aligned with the lender’s appetite.
* Conduct face‑to‑face broker meetings, site visits and networking events across the UK
* Manage the full lifecycle of deals from enquiry to completion, working closely with underwriting and credit teams.
* Provide market intelligence and feedback to support ongoing product and service enhancement.
* Represent the brand with professionalism, integrity and a solutions‑focused approach.
* Deliver consistently against agreed KPIs, revenue targets and growth plans.
Skills and Experience Required
* Experience within bridging finance, ideally from a boutique or specialist lender.
* Strong working knowledge of bridging, refurbishment and development case structures.
* A proven track record in business development, relationship management or loan origination.
* Confident networker with an ability to win trust and influence at all levels.
* Commercially intelligent, deal‑savvy and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
* Self‑motivated with a strong drive to grow, succeed and exceed expectations.
Package
* Competitive base salary (depending on experience)
* Attractive commission/bonus structure tied to performance and deal flow.
* Supportive, agile lender with direct access to decision‑makers.
* Genuine career progression as the business expands.
Why Apply?
Join a lender in an exciting growth phase where your contribution is genuinely valued, working within a boutique specialist finance business that moves quickly and rewards performance.
This role offers real autonomy, the ability to shape your region and broker network, and is ideal for ambitious BDMs ready for a step up or established professionals seeking a platform that truly matches their capabilities.
If you’re ambitious, relationship‑focused and passionate about bridging and development finance, this opportunity will give you the momentum and recognition your career deserves.