Assistant Director - Guarantees & Product Development

Assistant Director - Guarantees & Product Development
Location: Hybrid (Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Northstowe)
Salary: £85,862 - £114,417
Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full-time (35 hrs)
Closing Date: 12 April 2026

Transform Housing Investment in England with Homes England and the launch of the National Housing Bank (NHB) - a bold new initiative backed by a game-changing £16bn in financial capacity. The NHB is poised to revolutionise housing delivery, accelerate regeneration, and tackle long-standing barriers to investment.

As an Assistant Director - Guarantees & Product Development, you'll play a key role in shaping innovative financial products that unlock large-scale investment, attract institutional partners, and create thriving communities across England. This is your chance to help build a national institution from the ground up, influencing the future of housing in the UK.

Why the NHB Matters:
The NHB will:

* Connect capital with capability, unlocking major investment to drive housing and regeneration.
* Enable innovation, driving growth where the market falls short.
* Support partners in delivering high-quality homes and sustainable, long-term places.
* Provide government-backed finance to tackle complex sites and speed up delivery.

Your Role:

* Design and develop financial products that attract institutional capital and accelerate housing delivery.
* Engage with the market to address investment barriers and identify new opportunities.
* Work collaboratively across Homes England to ensure products align with strategic priorities and governance.
* Lead a growing team, providing clear direction and ensuring measurable impact.

What You'll Need:
We're looking for an innovative, commercially-minded leader with:

* Proven experience in developing financial products in housing, real estate, or infrastructure.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* A passion for tackling big challenges and driving meaningful change.

Why Join Us:

* Be part of history - help shape a national institution with a massive impact on the future of housing in England.
* Competitive salary & benefits - including 33 days of annual leave, hybrid working, and wellbeing support.
* Career development - lead a high-performing team in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

This is a unique opportunity to drive the future of housing investment in the UK and create lasting change in communities nationwide.

Contact: Ciara Lynn | Email: [1]
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