Real Estate Finance, Senior Consultant at Buckden Partners

Are you a high-performing sales leader within bridging and development finance looking for your next challenge?

We’re seeking a hands-on Sales Director to lead a growing sales team and drive origination across the UK. This is a player-manager role, ideal for someone who loves being close to the market while also developing and inspiring a team.

You’ll take ownership of sales performance, shape strategy, and maintain strong relationships with property developers, investors, brokers, and intermediaries.

• Lead and develop a national team.
• Personally originate and convert new lending opportunities in bridging and short-term property finance.
• Grow and strengthen broker and intermediary relationships.
• Help refine and execute the wider business development strategy.
• Represent the business at key industry events and networking opportunities.

• Proven success in property finance sales, with deep knowledge of bridging and short-term lending.
• An experienced people manager who leads by example.
• Strong commercial instincts and excellent negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and driven to deliver results.
• Experience in development finance is an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing lender, make a real impact, and help shape the next phase of expansion. You’ll have the autonomy, visibility, and support to truly make this role your own.

Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom