Business Development Manager – Bridging & Development Finance
Are you a driven dealmaker with a black book of broker relationships and a hunger to deliver results?
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing specialist lender with ambitious expansion plans and significant funds ready to deploy. If you know the bridging and development finance market, have the relationships that matter, and thrive on winning business rather than relying on a household brand, this role will put your career firmly on the fast track.
About the Company
Our client is a dynamic, service-driven lender specialising in bridging and development finance. With significant backing and a robust operational structure, they stand out by offering speed, flexibility, and full broker support.
The leadership team is hands-on, ensuring the support team, brokers and BDMs have what they need to win deals. With strong growth plans over the next five years, this is the ideal time to join and help shape the future of the business.
The Role
As a
Business Development Manager (BDM)
, you'll be at the forefront of driving new business and building high-value broker relationships. This is a field-based role where your network, energy, and ability to open doors will directly translate into success. You'll be the face of the lender to brokers, showcasing their bridging and development finance solutions and delivering the service that sets them apart.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive new business and meet monthly drawdown targets
* Build, maintain, and grow relationships with mortgage brokers, introducers, and intermediaries.
* Present and promote lending products, focusing on bridging and development finance.
* Deliver consistent activity levels: broker meetings, networking, and generating indicative terms.
* Ensure all new business fits the lender's appetite and criteria
* Act as a trusted partner to brokers, ensuring deals are managed smoothly with support from underwriting and case management teams.
Package
* Basic Salary:
c. £55,000 (flexible depending on experience)
* Commission:
0.25% of each completion – a highly competitive, uncapped structure
* Earning Potential:
Realistic six-figure OTE once established
* Support:
Dedicated underwriting and case management teams
* Flexibility:
Field-based role, no requirement to be in the office daily (quarterly team meetings held in London)
Skills & Experience
* Proven track record in business development within bridging and/or development finance.
* Established broker network with the ability to generate immediate business.
* "Hunter" mentality – proactive, energetic, and process-driven.
* Experience with smaller lenders or packagers highly advantageous
* Strong knowledge of the specialist lending market, products, and broker landscape.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
Why Apply?
* Generous Commission Structure:
One of the most attractive in the market
* Growth Opportunity:
Be part of an ambitious lender at a pivotal point of expansion.
* Full Support:
Underwriting and case management teams ensure you can focus on winning business.
* Autonomy & Flexibility:
Field-based role with no daily office requirement
If you're a Business Development Manager ready to leverage your broker network and capitalise on an uncapped earning structure, this is your chance to step into a role where performance is truly rewarded.