Relationship Lead
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,750 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 August 2025 |
| Location: | Skipton, BD23 1DN |
| Company: | Skipton Building Society |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | jr3292 |
Summary
Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Part time, flexible hours and hybrid working will be considered, with a minimum of 1 day per week to be worked from Head Office in SkiptonSalary:
£42,750 Per AnnumClosing Date:
Fri, 18 Jul 2025The salary for this role starts at £42,750 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our Savings & Partnership Products team! If you're driven by delivering excellent customer and commercial outcomes across our Partnership product range, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Who Are We?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.
You will be joining the Savings & Partnership ProductsTeam, focusing on our Partnership product range to meet our Corporate plan objectives.
The Saving & Partnership Team is split into two key areas, with 3 members of the team responsible for Partnership Products & 5 responsible for Savings product. You will be joining the Partnership product teams, which consists of 1 Partnership lead & 2 Relationships Managers. You will work closely with stakeholders in Finance, Distribution, Marketing and Sales t deliver commercial objectives.
What’s In It For You?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
We have a range of other benefits available to you including;
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
A commitment to training and development
Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
3 paid volunteering days per annum
Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
What Will You Be Doing?
Manage the partnership product range, such as Home and Life Insurance, aligned to corporate plan volume & income targets, ensuring that products are launched in line with agreed procedures
Monitoring the performance of products in our branch and contact centres, ensuring they remain competitive, reviewing and providing feedback when necessary
Exploring other product lines, and new markets looking for commercial opportunities
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in Distribution and externally, including third party partners – representing the Society appropriately
Monitor quality standards in line with contracts, ensuring both third parties and Skipton meet it’s contractual obligations
Keep up to date with regulations, work with compliance to ensure products and processes adhere to regulatory framework, minimising operational and regulatory risks
Maintain knowledge of partnership Product marketplace and competitor information.
What Do We Need From You?
Effective stakeholder management, cultivating and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
Excellent communication at all levels
A customer-centric and commercial focus to product development
Proactive and ability to lead on key relationships and initiatives
Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
Proven ability to influence, engage and work in partnership with senior stakeholders & 3rd party suppliers
Experience in a similar role of managing partner relationships
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