Kind Consultancy is working with a specialist mortgage lender which is currently seeking an Underwriting Team Manager to join them in a full-time, permanent role based in their Milton Keynes offices, with a hybrid work model, paying up to £55,000 dependent on experience.

The Underwriting Team Manager will lead, manage and develop the mortgage processing teams to deliver an excellent customer journey, with key responsibilities including:

• Conducting 1-2-1’s, goal setting and performance management of direct reports
• Managing work allocation and monitoring productivity of the team.
• Acting as a senior underwriter, approving Buy to Let and Residential loans within mandate and carrying out 2nd case reviews on loans underwritten by the team.
• Working with the compliance team to monitor and develop oversight controls
• Responding to post-offer queries from the outsourcing servicing partner.
• Supporting the development, analysis and monitoring of MI reports.
• Delivering an excellent, compliant service with prompt and accurate decisioning at each stage of the process

Our ideal candidate for the Underwriting Team Manager opportunity:

• Has strong experience in Mortgage Underwriting, ideally across Buy-to-Let and Residential.
• Has previous team leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of lending strategy, credit risk policies, and underwriting processes.
• Displays excellent stakeholder communication and decision-making skills.
• Has a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

If you're interested in the Underwriting Team Manager role, you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience and you're based in or can commute to the Milton Keynes area, please apply with an up to date CV today.