Location: Reading or Leicester, with hybrid working Salary: £29,000-£31,000pa We are looking for a Lending Officer to join our Asset Finance team, on a 12 month fixed term contract. Supporting the Senior Manager and Sales Team, the ideal candidate will provide a point of contact for all lending enquiries and effectively manage relationships with our brokers, introducers, and other key stakeholders. You would provide full administrative support, including, the weekly return of sales performance and credit proposals and ensure that good customer outcomes form the basis of decisions made. This is a great opportunity for somebody to join a progressive and growing firm and if you have the necessary skills, we would like to hear from you About you For this role you will need the following skills and experience: Knowledge of Asset Finance plus a good level of general financial and commercial awareness Experience of compliance, regulatory knowledge and liaising with customers/brokers re credit risk applications An understanding of Conduct Risk and Treating Customers Fairly requirements. Excellent interpersonal, time management and communication skills Good planning and organisational skills PC literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite What we offer 10% employer pension contributions 10% Profit Share Bonus scheme 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays Sell Holiday scheme 50% of time Work from Home Policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one Life Cover at 4x salary from day one Income Protection cover Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Interest-free personal loans for various purposes Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies Various learning and development opportunities available Free tea, coffee and milk Christmas and summer parties A Colleague Forum, a Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee and numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more … Diversity and Inclusion Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues and potential colleagues, including those with criminal records. If you are successful in your application for employment, we will carry out pre-employment screening including use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For a full job description, please email [email protected] Thank you.