SME Regional Director - Midlands, Wales & North West Region & UK Head of Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Core Purpose of the Role:
• As the SME Regional Director, the role involves:
• Developing and implementing a regional business plan, leading a group of Area Directors and Relationship Directors/Managers to provide comprehensive banking solutions to our clients.
• Showing remarkable leadership skills in accomplishing the businesses aims and goals.
• Serving as the primary banker across business communities within the Region, maintaining a high profile and fostering an environment where growth opportunities can be successfully implemented.
• Ensuring the team aligns with the standards, behaviours, and ethics of Lloyds Banking Group.
• Alongside this, the UK Head of Manufacturing responsibilities include:
• Working alongside LBG product teams to develop our Manufacturing proposition.
• Becoming an external figurehead for LBG Manufacturing, acting as face to market for the proposition, and supporting our Brand and Reputation in the marketplace, to drive growth in market share.
• Supporting with the development and coaching of sector knowledge to enable our colleagues to become the go-to industry experts in local markets.
• Key Accountabilities:
• Advance Lloyds Banking Group's standing in local business communities and with high-value clients to foster business opportunities.
• Serve as the primary banker in the Midlands, Wales, and North West, managing public relations and external business development efforts to expand the SME franchise.
• Monitor and evaluate the Region's performance against income, profitability, growth, sales performance, customer service, and complaints, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Take personal responsibility for planning, implementing, and embedding changes required to support and grow the business.
• Manage all revenue, product sales, and risks within the Region.
• Build the abilities of Area Directors and their teams by assisting in the development of sector plans. Guide them in managing the balance sheet following policy, procedure, and compliance guidelines.
• Lead and promote Equal Opportunities, managing and motivating individuals to enhance performance and foster a culture where the "Best Team" flourishes.
• Ensure all activities align with internal and external policies, asset quality standards, reporting, legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the leadership and delivery of our Manufacturing proposition, driving market growth through strategic collaboration with product teams, external representation of the brand, and building sector expertise across colleagues.
• Why join us
• If you think all banks are the same, you're wrong. We're a pioneering, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. If you're after a role where you can have an impact and do the best work of your career, you've just found it.

Requirements

• You'd possesses the following attributes:
• Client-Centric Role Model: Prioritises client's needs and builds mutually beneficial relationships.
• Team Working: Actively assists colleagues in achieving the objectives of Lloyds Banking Group.
• Results Focused: Ensures that team objectives are clearly defined and reached, demonstrating a strong dedication to achieving goals and targets.
• Leading Others: Builds highly effective, client-centric teams and motivates team members to strive for excellence.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Champions continuous learning by coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to team members.
• Communication and Impact: An excellent communicator who inf

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Additional Information

End Date Wednesday 27 May 2026 Salary Range £0 - £0 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: SME Regional Director - Midlands, Wales & North West Region & UK Head of Manufacturing LOCATIONS: Birmingham SALARY: Competitive package HOURS: Full-Time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time, at our offices. Colleagues with disabilities can be supported with workplace adjustments including hybrid working expectations in line with our Flexibility Works policy.

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