Define and deliver the regional SME Healthcare strategy aligned to national priorities
Drive commercial performance across lending, deposits and fee income
Lead and develop a team of Relationship Directors, Managers and specialists across a defined region
Act as senior sponsor for key healthcare clients and strategic relationships
Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, brokers and professional advisors
Provide credit oversight and decisioning for complex lending within delegated authority
Ensure strong risk management, portfolio quality, governance and regulatory compliance
Partner across Credit, Risk, Product and Coverage teams to deliver client and business outcomes

Senior leadership experience in SME or Commercial Banking
Experience leading Relationship Directors or Relationship Managers
Strong credit risk experience, including complex lending
Track record of delivering commercial growth across lending and income
Experience managing client portfolios in a regulated environment
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams
Strong partner management with senior internal and external partners It would also be useful if you had:
Deep understanding of UK Healthcare markets, including Primary Care, Social Care, Pharmacy, Dental or Care Groups
Experience working closely with intermediaries and professional advisors
Experience leading within regulated environments, including delivering change

Area Director – Healthcare

Key skills