Head of Channel Development

Title: Head of Channel Development – Vehicle Finance

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026

Location: London / Bradford / Chatham / Petersfield

Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible.

What We Offer

We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That’s why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include:

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that’s skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans.
• Pension: We’ll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we’ve got your back when it matters most.
• Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really.
• Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style!
• Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart.
• Learning & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters.
• Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of vehicle finance at one of the UK’s most exciting financial services groups. You’ll have the chance to:

• Work directly with senior executives and the Board
• Shape how we serve customers in a changing market
• Lead innovation, with the autonomy to make a tangible difference

If you’re ambitious, commercially sharp, and passionate about creating better outcomes for customers, this is your opportunity to step up and help shape what vehicle finance means for the future.

You and your Team

We’re looking for a Head of Channel Development — a unique role where you’ll operate at executive level, setting the vision and influencing strategy, while still having the opportunity to roll your sleeves up and get into the detail of how we deliver for our customers.

This is a chance to make a real impact: developing, optimising and expanding our origination channels, ensuring we meet customer needs today and anticipate what they’ll need tomorrow.

Why this role matters:

You’ll be at the forefront of shaping vehicle finance for Vanquis, helping us:

• Expand and optimise origination channels across multiple distribution platforms
• Accelerate speed to market and drive continuous improvement
• Enhance customer outcomes by aligning Ops, Credit Risk and Commercial priorities
• Lead transformation with a roadmap that pushes innovation while staying compliant
• Influence at the highest level, with exposure up to Board

As a Head of Channel Development, you will:

We need a senior leader with deep knowledge of vehicle finance products, sub-prime lending, and broker-led environments. You’ll have a proven track record in:

• Leading product development in financial services
• Driving commercially focused improvements with measurable outcomes
• Building strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels
• Operating confidently in a regulated environment

Above all, you’ll combine vision with execution — able to think strategically while also diving into the operational and digital detail to get things moving.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in Financial Services
• Strong understanding of the UK vehicle finance market and customer needs
• Experience working across multi-distribution platforms
• Excellent people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset with digital-first thinking

Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references.

Who we are

At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life’s opportunities. Established in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.7 million UK customers. We see ourselves as the bank that’s got your back.

Vanquis has been named one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, ranking in the top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking and Financial Services. This recognition is based on independent employee feedback, reflecting our strong workplace culture, career growth opportunities, and commitment to our people. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively support the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and military families.

We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, we are creating a workplace where everyone feels connected, valued, empowered and rewarded– all guided by our four core values – caring for people, pulling together, finding better ways and getting the right things done.

Rewarding our colleagues goes beyond pay. We’re building a culture where everyone feels valued, motivated, and proud. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer meaningful benefits, annual salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme and evolving recognition.

We care about your career and ambitions just as much as you do, offering tools, guidance and opportunities to help you grow. Take ownership, stay curious and we’ll match your ambition with unique experiences, hands-on learning and tailored development to support your career journey.

Equal Opportunities

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace everyone’s unique strengths and identities. No matter your background, identity, or experience, you are welcome here. We believe diversity enriches our teams and helps us better support our customers.

If there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process—whether that’s a different format of the application or additional assistance—please contact us at [email protected].