Join part of the Bank’s new place‑based (Local Growth) team, within a defined region/Devolved Nation
Support the development of a tailored local strategy and deliver meaningful outcomes by engaging with the local market
Identify, catalyse, and facilitate commercial opportunities such as connecting finance providers with clusters of high‑potential businesses to drive measurable growth in local financing and business activity
Foster a local financing ecosystem that enables innovative, high‑potential businesses to access the right finance
Leverage the Bank’s expertise in small business access to finance
Build credibility quickly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including investment professionals, local leaders, and politicians
Facilitate the proposal, negotiation, and implementation of activities and change within the region
Requirements
Existing and active network within the SME support and/or economic development ecosystem in region / Devolved Nation
Knowledge and experience of the SME access to finance eco-system
Commercial experience in accessing and/or delivering equity or debt instruments
Strong technical and strategic understanding of how investment decisions are made and how capital flows into local markets
Proven ability to act as a strategic partner to external stakeholders, influencing decision‑makers at both operational and strategic levels
Good analytical capability, including confidence in working with quantitative and qualitative data to produce compelling, insightful materials that inform strategy, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the delivery of measurable and impactful outcomes
Benefits
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
15% employer pension contribution
Flexible working
Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle
from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more