Deputy Regional Director - Mid-Corporates North and Scotland

End Date

Thursday 29 January 2026

Salary Range

£0 - £0

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JOB TITLE:Deputy Regional Director - Mid-Corporates North and Scotland

SALARY: Competitive + excellent benefits package

LOCATIONS:Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh

HOURS:Full-Time

WORKING PATTERN:Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites

This is a high‑impact leadership role in our Mid Corporate Coverage team for the North and Scotland Region, responsible for guiding and developing a team of experienced Relationship Banking colleagues. You'll lead the growth of the Mid‑Corporate business, shaping a clear strategy while ensuring exceptional client outcomes, strong risk management and consistent delivery against ambitious regional plans.

You'll bring a blend of leadership and relationship management skills to strategically partner our clients and prospects, deepening relationships, originating new opportunities and supporting businesses across some of the UK’s most dynamic regional economies. The role also offers the opportunity to deputise for the Regional Director and play a key part in the strategic direction of the wider business.

The Mid‑Corporate segment is a critical and dynamic engine of the UK economy — driving employment, regional development, productivity and exports. These businesses form the backbone of local economies and their constant evolution—scaling, professionalising, internationalising, and adapting to market and regulatory change—means the segment remains one of the most commercially vibrant and strategically important parts of the UK business landscape.

• Lead, inspire and develop a high‑performing team of Relationship colleagues across the North & Scotland region.

• Build a bold, inclusive, collaborative and innovative team culture, supporting continuous learning and career development.

• Provide clear coaching and oversight to ensure strong performance, high‑quality client outcomes and robust risk management.

• Shape and deliver the regional strategy for the Mid‑Corporate business, using market insight, customer needs and competitive trends.

• Drive sustainable business growth by identifying new opportunities, deepening relationships and supporting new‑to‑bank acquisition.

• Represent LBG across the regional Mid‑Corporate market, building strong visibility with industry networks.

• Deliver the region’s P&L, balance sheet and income objectives in line with Group strategy.

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and portfolio performance to ensure sustainable growth.

• Provide direction on credit, pricing and capital decisions, supporting negotiations on complex structures where required.

• Guide the team to understand and meet client and prospect needs through tailored, well‑structured proposals.

• Ensure high‑quality relationship management that supports long‑term customer value and balanced growth.

• Work closely with colleagues across Client Solutions, Credit, Risk and Delivery to improve propositions, enhance service delivery and support appropriate risk appetite.

• Represent the region at internal and external committees, deputising for the Regional Director when required.

• Embed a strong conduct culture, ensuring fair customer outcomes, effective complaints handling and full regulatory compliance.

• Role‑model high standards of governance, professionalism and ethical leadership across all activities.

• Proven Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrable track record of leading and developing high-performing teams within a corporate or commercial banking environment.

• Strategic and Commercial Foresight:Ability to shape and implement strategic plans, with strong understanding of market trends and drivers impacting Mid-Corporate clients.

• Relationship Management Expertise:Extensive experience in managing complex client…