The Eventus Recruitment Group

Eventus Recruitment are seeking an Underwriter to join a highly regarded Building Society based in Manchester. This is a permanent, full-time Underwriter job working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, within a predominantly remote working model with approximately one day per month in the Manchester office. This Underwriter job offers a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside a strong benefits package, flexible working culture and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive underwriting environment. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth, creating a need for an experienced Underwriter who is confident making lending decisions and assessing cases on their individual merits within the Manchester-based team. Job Responsibilities: This Underwriter job plays a key position within an experienced underwriting team, focused on delivering high-quality lending decisions while supporting brokers and internal stakeholders. Assessing mortgage applications and supporting documentation to determine creditworthiness and lending risk Making informed and timely underwriting decisions in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements Handling complex lending cases including high net worth, self-employed, Buy to Let, HMO, self-build, expat and development finance applications Managing an active pipeline of mortgage applications efficiently and accurately Communicating underwriting decisions clearly to brokers, customers and internal teams Collaborating with processing, business development and wider stakeholders to deliver excellent service Maintaining accurate and compliant records of all underwriting decisions Keeping up to date with market trends, regulatory changes and underwriting best practice Person Specification: This Underwriter job requires an experienced and confident Building Society professional who is comfortable making decisions and assessing cases beyond automated systems. Minimum of two years' experience within a mortgage underwriting environment Proven experience handling complex lending cases, particularly within higher value lending between £1m-£3m Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and assess risk effectively Confident decision-maker who can assess cases on their merits rather than relying solely on criteria-based systems Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage directly with brokers and customers Comfortable with telephone and face-to-face communication in a professional environment Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively within a regulated setting Proficiency in underwriting systems and Microsoft Office applications CeMAP or relevant financial qualification is desirable Benefits & Rewards: The employer offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing within this Underwriter job. Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday exchange scheme allowing the option to buy or sell leave Performance-dependent annual bonus Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 8.5% employer contributions Life assurance and income protection Flexible and supportive working culture with predominantly remote working Access to mental health first aiders and wellbeing support Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities About The Company The employer is a well-established Building Society with a strong reputation for delivering personalised financial solutions and maintaining high standards of customer service. Operating with a mutual ethos, the hiring company is committed to supporting its members, communities and employees through a collaborative and inclusive working environment. This Building Society places a strong emphasis on individuality, teamwork and long-term impact. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work and play an active role in shaping the future of the organisation. With a people-first culture and a focus on doing what is right for clients, this is an excellent opportunity for an Underwriter seeking a meaningful and rewarding position in Manchester. Next Steps Apply now if your skills and experience align with this job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Duncan McIlroy at the Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years' experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

What makes this role distinctive is the pipeline you will inherit. The firm has spent decades building an extensive UK-wide network of solicitors, deputies, and professional services contacts through its established PI/CN core business. That network is now being strategically opened up - for the first time - to offer holistic financial planning to company directors and business owners. You would be one of the first financial planners to access a warm referral pipeline that has been years in the making. This is not a cold-start role. It is a rare opportunity to build a private client book from a position of genuine structural advantage. Location & Flexibility: While the firm's head office is based in Manchester (where you will have your own dedicated desk), this is a nationwide, hybrid and field-based role. You can be based anywhere in the UK, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and work remotely. Key Highlights of the Opportunity: Warm, Untapped Pipeline: Access an established network of professional services contacts across the UK - relationships built over decades, now being opened to private client advice for the first time. High-Calibre Client Base: Advising company directors and business owners (typically £10m-£20m turnover) on tax planning, pensions, investments, and protection. Financial Strength: The firm manages £1.6 billion+ in Assets Under Management and maintains an exceptional 99% client retention rate. Growth & Stability: Privately owned, with the agility and ambition to back new initiatives - and the track record to prove it. First-Mover Advantage: One of the first hires into a new division, with the scope to shape its direction and accelerate your own career. The Role: You will deliver high-standard regulated advice and holistic financial planning to a growing caseload of private clients - business owners and directors introduced through the firm's professional services network. This involves building long-term advisory relationships, conducting comprehensive reviews covering tax, pensions, investments, and protection, and working closely with the firm's existing legal contacts to develop new business through warm referrals. Comprehensive Benefits Package: £70k - £80k base salary (plus highly of bonus of £30k - £40k) Car allowance 5.5% employer pension contribution 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Private Medical Insurance Critical Illness cover Life cover Flexible/remote working Next Steps: Apply now if your skills and experience align with this role. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please contact Duncan McIlroy at the Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right for you but you are considering a new position, please get in touch for a confidential conversation about your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the salary listed in our advertisements is a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

Eventus Legal are seeking a Senior Tax Manager / Trust & Tax Adviser to join a highly respected private client practice in Darlington, County Durham. This is a permanent, full-time job offering hybrid working and the opportunity to work on complex trust and estate matters within a leading specialist private client team. The incoming Senior Tax Manager will benefit from a competitive salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience), enhanced holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional Christmas shutdown leave, a 5% matched pension scheme, life assurance at four times salary and reduced-cost nearby parking. This Senior Tax Manager job offers genuine progression, strong client contact and the opportunity to help develop a specialist trust and tax function within a collaborative law firm environment in Darlington, County Durham. Role Responsibilities The incoming Senior Tax Manager will play a key part in delivering specialist tax advice and trust administration support to both clients and the wider private client team. This Senior Tax Manager job offers a varied workload combining trust administration, tax compliance and advisory work within a respected private client department, including: Preparing tax returns for trusts, estates and selected individual clients Preparing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) computations and supporting advice relating to trusts and lifetime gifts Managing Inheritance Tax (IHT) compliance including ten-year anniversary charges and exit charges Handling chargeable event reporting and tax compliance for trusts and estates Supporting the preparation of personal tax returns where appropriate Managing and administering a portfolio of trusts including discretionary trusts, life interest trusts, bare trusts and mixed trusts Preparing trust accounts and trust administration documentation Managing Trust Registration Service (TRS) requirements on the creation, variation and termination of trusts Liaising with brokers, financial advisers and other professional contacts as part of trust administration Supporting private client solicitors with tax planning, estate planning and succession planning matters Contributing to complex estate and trust planning matters for private individuals, landowners and high-net-worth clients Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients regarding ongoing trust and tax matters Supporting the development of the firm's internal tax capability and assisting colleagues with identifying tax planning opportunities Person Specification Applications are sought from experienced Senior Tax Managers, Trust & Tax Advisers, Private Client Tax Specialists, Trust Managers or Estate Tax Specialists with strong knowledge of UK private client taxation and trust administration. The incoming Senior Tax Manager will enjoy working collaboratively with private client solicitors while providing specialist tax expertise. The successful Senior Tax Manager / Trust & Tax Adviser will demonstrate: Experience preparing trust and estate tax returns within a professional services or legal environment Practical experience administering trusts and managing trust portfolios Strong technical knowledge of Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Income Tax within a private client setting Experience supporting estate planning, gifting strategies and trust structuring Confidence liaising with clients and professional contacts Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a professional team An interest in contributing to the growth and development of a specialist trust and tax department Benefits and Rewards The successful Senior Tax Manager joining this private client practice in Darlington, County Durham will enjoy working on technically interesting private client tax matters while contributing to the development of a specialist trust and tax function. Benefits include: Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) up to £65,000 for highly experienced candidates Hybrid working Above statutory holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown 5% matched pension scheme Life assurance at four times annual salary Reduced-cost parking located nearby the office Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression The opportunity to help shape and expand a growing trust and tax function within a respected private client practice About the Company This Darlington, County Durham law firm is a long-established and highly respected legal practice with a strong reputation in private client law, property matters and estates work. The firm is recognised for providing technically strong advice to private individuals, landowners and high-net-worth clients while maintaining long-standing client relationships built on trust and discretion. Due to continued growth in private client work, the firm is expanding its trust and tax capability, making this Senior Tax Manager job in Darlington, County Durham an excellent opportunity for a private client tax specialist seeking high-quality work and the chance to help shape the future of the department. Next Steps Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Senior Tax Manager job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email or phone for a confidential discussion. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years' experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.