Hours:Full time, permanent, 35 hours per weekClosing Date:Mon, 15 Apr 2024At a really exciting time to be part of the Skipton Group, we are looking for someone to join our Mortgage Products and Proposition team and support us in delivering on our purpose of helping more people into homes. If you are customer focused, commercially driven and have experience in product and proposition development, this could be the role 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.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 scheme25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 daysHoliday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave daysMatching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric carA commitment to training and developmentPrivate medical insurance for all our colleagues3 paid volunteering days per annumDiverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groupsWe care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membershipWhat Will You Be Doing?Leading on the creation of new products and propositions that deliver on the Home Financing purpose and vision - to help more people into homes.You’ll understand, influence and engage with our change agenda. Participate in delivery of change in collaboration with our Mortgage Product Owner.You’ll drive commercial performance against defined plans, ensuring alignment with corporate plan and agreed strategic priorities. This includes New Product Development and input on our pricing strategy.Engaging with 3rd party mortgage business development / partnership opportunities for the Society that enhance our mortgage proposition.You’ll need to constructively challenge the status quo to foster a culture of continuous improvement and change.You will build and maintain excellent working relationships across the Homes business and Enabling functions (eg Marketing, Risk, PR) to support in the delivery of the team’s goals.What Do We Need From You?Skills
Customer focused product developmentProven commercial acumenStrong influencing and interpersonal skillsEmotional intelligence, confidence and integrityKeen desire to drive commercial performanceStrong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledgeGood knowledge of the UK mortgage marketGood knowledge of the Financial Services industryExperienceProduct ManagementProposition DevelopmentProven track record of influencing stakeholdersDistinctive Values and BehavioursAligned to the Society’s Behavioural Framework. The successful candidate will role model our core behaviours of Bravery, Accountability, Collaboration and Curiosity.