12-Month Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity

Lead our growth. Shape our future.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hinckley & Rugby Building Society as Head of Distribution on a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity.

We're looking for an ambitious, commercially astute and highly connected leader to take ownership of our intermediary distribution strategy and drive the next phase of growth across our specialist mortgage business.

At Hinckley & Rugby, we're proud of our reputation for taking a pragmatic and flexible approach to lending. Through strong broker relationships, specialist expertise and a commitment to delivering great customer outcomes, we help more people achieve their homeownership ambitions.

As our Head of Distribution, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we engage with the intermediary market, championing our proposition and ensuring we're positioned for sustainable success.

What you'll be doing

As Head of Distribution, you'll lead our intermediary distribution strategy, driving sustainable growth and strengthening our position in the mortgage market.

You'll lead and inspire a high-performing team, build and develop key broker and industry relationships, and act as an ambassador for the Society across the intermediary market. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll help shape our proposition, influence future opportunities and ensure our distribution activity supports the Society's strategic objectives, customer outcomes and risk appetite.

A key part of the role will be building and nurturing strong relationships across the intermediary landscape, including brokers, networks, clubs, packagers and specialist distribution partners. Acting as a visible ambassador for the Society, you'll represent Hinckley & Rugby at industry events, partner meetings and forums, championing our flexible approach to lending and helping more customers access homeownership.

Working collaboratively across Mortgage Lending, Product, Underwriting, Marketing, Operations and Risk, you'll help shape our proposition, influence future product development and ensure our distribution activity supports the Society's strategic objectives, risk appetite and commitment to good customer outcomes.

You'll also provide strategic insight to senior leaders, using broker feedback, market intelligence and performance data to inform decisions, drive continuous improvement and support sustainable growth.

Using market insight, broker feedback and performance data, you'll identify opportunities for growth, enhance our market presence and support the continued success of Hinckley & Rugby Building Society.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a purpose-led mutual with ambitious growth plans. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen market relationships, develop high-performing teams and play a key role in delivering sustainable growth for the Society.

If you're an experienced distribution leader with strong intermediary market expertise and a passion for building relationships that deliver results, we'd love to hear from you.

If you’d like to explore the role in more detail, we’d really welcome you to arrange an informal coffee chat. It’s an opportunity to get to know the role, understand the team and the impact you could have and ask any questions in a relaxed and open setting. To arrange to speak with the hiring leads please contact hr@hrbs.co.uk to express your interest.

How to apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter no later than Friday 23rd October 2026

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to greater innovation and success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.