Loans Officer
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  • England,West Midlands,Coventry
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
Job Description:
Loans Officer | Coventry | Permanent | 4 day working week (34 hours) | Salary £28,000-£33,000 | Hybrid working


We’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded Loans Officer who thrives in a sales-driven environment while maintaining strong awareness of responsible lending and FCA expectations.


This role blends business development, client relationship management, and credit assessment. You will engage directly with SMEs, build a pipeline of quality applications, and guide customers through the lending journey - all while ensuring rigorous due diligence and compliance.


The Company
Seymour John are pleased to be supporting a well-established not-for-profit organisation as they continue to grow their impact across the region. This is an organisation with a strong reputation for responsible, community-focused lending, and a genuine commitment to helping local businesses thrive.


The Opportunity


Key responsibilities will include:
*Manage and nurture a pipeline of loan enquiries, keeping applicants engaged and moving efficiently through each stage of the process
*Assess business plans, financial information and supporting documents to make balanced lending recommendations that support both responsible lending and strong conversion rates
*Complete KYC, AML and fraud checks while maintaining momentum to keep applications progressing
*Communicate proactively with applicants, providing clear guidance, handling objections, and ensuring a positive experience from enquiry to decision
*Build strong relationships with referral partners, intermediaries and business networks to support a consistent flow of quality applications
*Attend occasional outreach or networking events to promote the loan offer and increase awareness among potential applicants
*Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure approved applicants transition smoothly to completion
*Maintain accurate records, follow lending policies and regulatory requirements






Personal Profile
*A strong sales background with proven experience generating leads and building relationships
*Confidence managing a fast-moving pipeline, prioritising effectively and working towards targets
*Good understanding of business finance, cashflow and the factors that influence affordability
*Awareness of FCA regulations
*Excellent communication skills - able to build rapport quickly
*Commercially minded, proactive and resilient when dealing with varied customer needs




TO APPLY
Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd


If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you!


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Seymour John
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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