Newcastle Building Society
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Professional Development Partner page is loaded Professional Development Partner Apply locations Hybrid (Home/Cobalt Business Park) time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 3, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR435 Job Posting Title Professional Development Partner Salary Band £40,736 - £55,114 Grade: MP2 Job Description About the role As Professional Development Partner you will operate across the full talent development portfolio, including Talent Development, Leadership Development and Talent Management and will work closely with colleagues across the Group to engage, deliver and embed initiatives in support of the wider talent strategy. This role is people centred by nature, requiring the development and ongoing management of effective stakeholder relationships. The ability to work in partnership with external suppliers, providers and strategic partners, will be critical to successful delivery and ensuring the talent agenda is delivered in a meaningful and impactful way. The Professional Development Partner will play an active role throughout the colleague journey, from induction and onboarding through to professional development and ongoing career progression. You will support the delivery of the talent management cycle, leadership development programmes, group-wide learning needs analysis, creation of professional development pathways and early career programmes, including apprenticeships, graduate and placement schemes. This role reports into the Strategic Talent Development Partner but will work closely with the Talent leadership team across the wider portfolio. The role requires an innovative and ambitious approach, playing a key role in connecting the talent portfolio for our customers and leading on delivery. About You A confident communicator, with significant experience delivering across the full professional development portfolio. You will thrive in a fast paced and varied role, that requires an agile, innovative and responsive professional, who is confident in operating across a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups. Experienced working within a matrix model, partnering senior managers in support of project delivery, you are expected to have a customer-focused mindset, coupled with a passion for people development and experience in bringing multiple development pathways together in a way that effectively supports and drives the wider people strategy. You will be committed to continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to enhance the existing offer through a data-led approach and comfortable taking ownership and accountability for project delivery. In-depth experience in supporting talent management, leadership development and early career pathway's is key, alongside an up-to-date working knowledge of the apprenticeship levy (Growth and Skills Fund) and a proven track-record in maximising the value of the levy for the benefit of colleagues and the organisation. About us The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities. The Group provides traditional financial services, helping people own their own home, plan and manage their finances and operate a 32-branch network across the North-East, North-West, Cumbria and Yorkshire. Our Strategic Solutions subsidiary owns the UK's leading savings management platform and provides managed technology services to new challenger banks and other established providers. As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you. What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes: Financial Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%) Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) Annual performance related pay reviews Colleague mortgage scheme Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection Access to our financial advisers Access to a range of high street and online discounts Work/Life Balance A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions30 days' annual leave + bank holidays The option to buy and sell up to 5 days' holiday Hybrid working (typically 3 days' home based) Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood Health and Wellbeing Private medical insurance Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme Access to an employee assistance programme Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym's Two paid volunteering days' each year Cycle to work scheme Recognising there's no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we're committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiters for this vacancy at or Company: Newcastle Building Society Why work here? People are the focus of absolutely everything we do. We believe in people, we care deeply about their hopes, their dreams and their wellbeing. And that applies equally to our customers, our communities and our colleagues - which means you, if you choose to work here. it's important to us that you know if you join us we will welcome you, respect you, encourage you and help you to achieve your goals.
Professional Development Partner page is loaded Professional Development Partner Apply locations Hybrid (Home/Cobalt Business Park) time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 3, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR435 Job Posting Title Professional Development Partner Salary Band £40,736 - £55,114 Grade: MP2 Job Description About the role As Professional Development Partner you will operate across the full talent development portfolio, including Talent Development, Leadership Development and Talent Management and will work closely with colleagues across the Group to engage, deliver and embed initiatives in support of the wider talent strategy. This role is people centred by nature, requiring the development and ongoing management of effective stakeholder relationships. The ability to work in partnership with external suppliers, providers and strategic partners, will be critical to successful delivery and ensuring the talent agenda is delivered in a meaningful and impactful way. The Professional Development Partner will play an active role throughout the colleague journey, from induction and onboarding through to professional development and ongoing career progression. You will support the delivery of the talent management cycle, leadership development programmes, group-wide learning needs analysis, creation of professional development pathways and early career programmes, including apprenticeships, graduate and placement schemes. This role reports into the Strategic Talent Development Partner but will work closely with the Talent leadership team across the wider portfolio. The role requires an innovative and ambitious approach, playing a key role in connecting the talent portfolio for our customers and leading on delivery. About You A confident communicator, with significant experience delivering across the full professional development portfolio. You will thrive in a fast paced and varied role, that requires an agile, innovative and responsive professional, who is confident in operating across a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups. Experienced working within a matrix model, partnering senior managers in support of project delivery, you are expected to have a customer-focused mindset, coupled with a passion for people development and experience in bringing multiple development pathways together in a way that effectively supports and drives the wider people strategy. You will be committed to continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to enhance the existing offer through a data-led approach and comfortable taking ownership and accountability for project delivery. In-depth experience in supporting talent management, leadership development and early career pathway's is key, alongside an up-to-date working knowledge of the apprenticeship levy (Growth and Skills Fund) and a proven track-record in maximising the value of the levy for the benefit of colleagues and the organisation. About us The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities. The Group provides traditional financial services, helping people own their own home, plan and manage their finances and operate a 32-branch network across the North-East, North-West, Cumbria and Yorkshire. Our Strategic Solutions subsidiary owns the UK's leading savings management platform and provides managed technology services to new challenger banks and other established providers. As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you. What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes: Financial Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%) Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) Annual performance related pay reviews Colleague mortgage scheme Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection Access to our financial advisers Access to a range of high street and online discounts Work/Life Balance A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions30 days' annual leave + bank holidays The option to buy and sell up to 5 days' holiday Hybrid working (typically 3 days' home based) Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood Health and Wellbeing Private medical insurance Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme Access to an employee assistance programme Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym's Two paid volunteering days' each year Cycle to work scheme Recognising there's no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we're committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiters for this vacancy at or Company: Newcastle Building Society Why work here? People are the focus of absolutely everything we do. We believe in people, we care deeply about their hopes, their dreams and their wellbeing. And that applies equally to our customers, our communities and our colleagues - which means you, if you choose to work here. it's important to us that you know if you join us we will welcome you, respect you, encourage you and help you to achieve your goals.
Newcastle Building Society
Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
About the Role As part of our strategy of investing into communities and high streets, we are very excited that we we now have vacancies for new Customer Advisors. The Society's Branch Network model is unique, innovative and successful. We pride ourselves in developing and maintaining great relationships with our local communities and our customers. We do this whilst providing competitive savings and mortgage products, all underpinned by face to face financial advice and insurance products. This role is full time working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, plus Saturdays on a rota basis (paid as over time). Are you interested? Read on: About You You will join the team to deliver industry leading customer service, consistently adopting a proactive and positive approach with our customers, showing enthusiasm for the Society's vision, policies and priorities in order to achieve the required business result. You'll take personal ownership in delivering these great results, growing the business and making our investment a success which is done through helping customers make the right account decision, take the best advice from our specialists and the creation of long lasting relationships. You'll work with other members of the team to develop community relationships both within the branch and local area to raise the profile of the Society. Through great personal contribution you'll ensure that all legislation, audits, code of practice and internal control requirements are met. Following existing processes and procedures you'll also take responsibility for handling and managing cash. You will possess great communication skills successfully identifying and fulfilling the current and future needs of our customers. Your Customer Service skills will result in helping us maintain the industry leading levels of customer satisfaction and customer advocacy we strive for. A Banking or Finance Sector related background would be advantageous but it isn't essential, we have great programmes of development to support any new entrant. About Us Our Society's branch network represents the face of Newcastle Building Society on the high street, in our Heartland the North East of England. As part of our strategy of investing into communities and high streets, we are committed to our high streets, maintaining banking facilities within the community which means we are opening new locations. We pride ourselves on developing and maintaining great relationships with the community and all our customers, whilst providing competitive savings and mortgages, all underpinned by face to face financial advice. As a Customer Advisor, you'll be joining us at a really exciting time on our journey which is already 160 years in the making. As well as receiving a competitive annual salary our colleague benefits package which in addition to your salary package also includes; 25 days holiday allowance (rising to 30 days with length of service) + bank holidays Corporate bonus scheme Subsidised event tickets Generous pension scheme Performance-related pay Paid Volunteering days Staff Association Membership Option Development Programme.
About the Role As part of our strategy of investing into communities and high streets, we are very excited that we we now have vacancies for new Customer Advisors. The Society's Branch Network model is unique, innovative and successful. We pride ourselves in developing and maintaining great relationships with our local communities and our customers. We do this whilst providing competitive savings and mortgage products, all underpinned by face to face financial advice and insurance products. This role is full time working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, plus Saturdays on a rota basis (paid as over time). Are you interested? Read on: About You You will join the team to deliver industry leading customer service, consistently adopting a proactive and positive approach with our customers, showing enthusiasm for the Society's vision, policies and priorities in order to achieve the required business result. You'll take personal ownership in delivering these great results, growing the business and making our investment a success which is done through helping customers make the right account decision, take the best advice from our specialists and the creation of long lasting relationships. You'll work with other members of the team to develop community relationships both within the branch and local area to raise the profile of the Society. Through great personal contribution you'll ensure that all legislation, audits, code of practice and internal control requirements are met. Following existing processes and procedures you'll also take responsibility for handling and managing cash. You will possess great communication skills successfully identifying and fulfilling the current and future needs of our customers. Your Customer Service skills will result in helping us maintain the industry leading levels of customer satisfaction and customer advocacy we strive for. A Banking or Finance Sector related background would be advantageous but it isn't essential, we have great programmes of development to support any new entrant. About Us Our Society's branch network represents the face of Newcastle Building Society on the high street, in our Heartland the North East of England. As part of our strategy of investing into communities and high streets, we are committed to our high streets, maintaining banking facilities within the community which means we are opening new locations. We pride ourselves on developing and maintaining great relationships with the community and all our customers, whilst providing competitive savings and mortgages, all underpinned by face to face financial advice. As a Customer Advisor, you'll be joining us at a really exciting time on our journey which is already 160 years in the making. As well as receiving a competitive annual salary our colleague benefits package which in addition to your salary package also includes; 25 days holiday allowance (rising to 30 days with length of service) + bank holidays Corporate bonus scheme Subsidised event tickets Generous pension scheme Performance-related pay Paid Volunteering days Staff Association Membership Option Development Programme.
Newcastle Building Society
Wallsend, Tyne And Wear
About the Role Working as part of our Digital Marketing team and in close partnership with colleagues in our Marketing Communications team, this role will lead on the creation and management of digital content to support campaigns, brand awareness and commercial goals. You will play a key role in supporting and delivering the Society's digital content strategy across social channels, the website and digital marketing campaigns. You will focus on building strong relationships with colleagues across the business, including in our branch network, building advocacy amongst our stakeholders. You will support an engagement schedule with the business, setting up a content ambassador group and translating output into engaging digital content. You'll be responsible for planning, developing, creating and publishing imaginative and inspiring digital content, you will have the opportunity to innovate and help reach a wide range of audience segments, helping to bring to life our purpose. You will measure and analyse content performance working closely with our Digital Optimisation Specialist to look for growth opportunities. As our Society continues to grow, you will be instrumental in raising brand awareness and improving digital customer experience across the North East and beyond. About You Your background will be in Marketing and you'll have a strong background in producing engaging written and rich digital content for business websites and social accounts. Your communication (both written and verbal) skills will be first class, with the ability to build impactful relationships with both stakeholders and target audiences alike. You'll have strong copywriting skills and solid experience of developing key messaging and narratives. Excellent digital and social media skills are a must. You'll have a passion for all things digital content and will enjoy finding new ways to engage audiences, measuring the impact of your actions. The ability to take an insight led approach ensuring decision making is principle led, evidence based and outcome driven is essential. This is set to be a busy role so experience of managing multiple projects of various sizes and with different deadlines will stand you in great stead! About Us Our people are at the heart of what we do, we're really proud of our team, what we have achieved so far and the journey we're about to embark upon. There's never been a better time to come join us. As an inclusive employer and a member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the communities we serve in order to drive the right colleague, customer and business outcomes. We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, providing the diversity of thought required to constructively challenge and drive innovation. This role can be considered on flexible working arrangements, you are encouraged to discuss any requirements/ preferences with us. What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes: A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension scheme Life assurance and income protection Access to a range of wellbeing benefits Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work scheme Above statutory family leave entitlement The option to buy extra holidays Two paid volunteering days each year A broad range of learning and development opportunities Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours. We have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.
About the Role Working as part of our Digital Marketing team and in close partnership with colleagues in our Marketing Communications team, this role will lead on the creation and management of digital content to support campaigns, brand awareness and commercial goals. You will play a key role in supporting and delivering the Society's digital content strategy across social channels, the website and digital marketing campaigns. You will focus on building strong relationships with colleagues across the business, including in our branch network, building advocacy amongst our stakeholders. You will support an engagement schedule with the business, setting up a content ambassador group and translating output into engaging digital content. You'll be responsible for planning, developing, creating and publishing imaginative and inspiring digital content, you will have the opportunity to innovate and help reach a wide range of audience segments, helping to bring to life our purpose. You will measure and analyse content performance working closely with our Digital Optimisation Specialist to look for growth opportunities. As our Society continues to grow, you will be instrumental in raising brand awareness and improving digital customer experience across the North East and beyond. About You Your background will be in Marketing and you'll have a strong background in producing engaging written and rich digital content for business websites and social accounts. Your communication (both written and verbal) skills will be first class, with the ability to build impactful relationships with both stakeholders and target audiences alike. You'll have strong copywriting skills and solid experience of developing key messaging and narratives. Excellent digital and social media skills are a must. You'll have a passion for all things digital content and will enjoy finding new ways to engage audiences, measuring the impact of your actions. The ability to take an insight led approach ensuring decision making is principle led, evidence based and outcome driven is essential. This is set to be a busy role so experience of managing multiple projects of various sizes and with different deadlines will stand you in great stead! About Us Our people are at the heart of what we do, we're really proud of our team, what we have achieved so far and the journey we're about to embark upon. There's never been a better time to come join us. As an inclusive employer and a member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the communities we serve in order to drive the right colleague, customer and business outcomes. We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, providing the diversity of thought required to constructively challenge and drive innovation. This role can be considered on flexible working arrangements, you are encouraged to discuss any requirements/ preferences with us. What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes: A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension scheme Life assurance and income protection Access to a range of wellbeing benefits Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work scheme Above statutory family leave entitlement The option to buy extra holidays Two paid volunteering days each year A broad range of learning and development opportunities Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours. We have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.
