Director, Agriculture Cheshire​/South North Wales

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North West England - Cheshire/South Lancashire/North Wales

Business Unit:
National Sectors - Agriculture

An exciting opportunity exists within our Agricultural Team. If you are passionate and ambitious about playing a key role in supporting our growth ambitions in this dynamic sector where the bank plays a significant role in supporting the farming industry, please read on.

• Maintaining and being responsible for the Banks Agricultural presence in the North West of England maintaining a significant existing portfolio of business.
• Reviewing opportunities for business growth whenever possible and supporting and developing our position in the NW market.
• Being aligned to the Bank’s Risk Appetite and being accountable for risk and compliance with the aim of minimising the Bank’s exposure to bad and doubtful debt.
• To develop a presence within the agricultural sector and to build on sector awareness of our offering and demonstrate thought leadership.
• Working with the wider agricultural team to promote best practice and support excellence in our offering to the market.
• Holding and maintaining knowledge of the current economic climate and both short and long term trends in the farming sector.
• Displaying strong organisational skills and effective project management ability, working collaboratively with the Sector Agricultural Leadership Team in generating and optimising income and return on equity.
• Contributing to the Bank-wide strategy for Sectors & the wider Business Bank

• A passion for – and good knowledge of supporting larger agricultural businesses and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills (including Excel financial modelling skills) with an ability to understand and interpret financial statements and due diligence reports.
• Strong organisational, relationship and project management skills to deliver excellent levels of customer service, high standards of work and outstanding attention to detail.
• Capacity to cope with complex situations, tight deadlines and to have a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving.
• Good interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of engaging with the local professional community.
• Demonstrable behaviour of a strong team player.
• An understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role.

• Knowledge of systems and processes in a business banking/ financial services environment.
• A knowledge of lending and securities policy and procedures.
• A background or qualification within the agricultural sector.
• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Applications Close: 3 Nov 2025 (11.55pm GMT)