Close Brothers
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Commercial Acceptances (part of Close Brothers Property Finance Team) where your role as a Lending Assistant would be to ensure that all data and records are kept up to date and current on the bank's systems. The Lending Assistant works closely with their Line Manager and team Portfolio Managers(PM's) to ensure that the portfolio of accounts is managed diligently and pro-actively and that are always fully compliant with Credit and Risk policies and procedures. Our ideal team member will have possess strong, demonstrable experience of customer relationship management. RESPONSIBILITIES Due Diligence: Support loan approvals by ensuring all lending criteria and credit controls are met. Account Management: Keep lending system records accurate and up-to-date, working closely with Credit, Finance, and Ops. Meeting Support: Join internal/external meetings, take notes, and follow up with key actions. Credit Committee Prep: Help draft and present papers for new loans, renewals, and portfolio updates. Project Assessment: Review valuations and reports to ensure project viability and security quality. Payment Processing: Prepare and authorise payments, ensuring all conditions are signed off. Portfolio Monitoring: Track loan performance and manage renewals and annual reviews. Client Engagement: Handle new enquiries and assess opportunities with the team. Customer Service: Resolve client queries and deliver top-tier service. Site Visits: Attend meetings and site visits to deepen industry knowledge. Networking: Build industry insight and contacts through events and media. Team Support: Provide ad hoc assistance to senior managers and directors. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU: Thrive under pressure and can confidently manage your own workload. Are self-motivated with excellent time management skills. Communicate clearly and professionally at all levels. Work well both independently and as part of a team. Are confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Experience in property finance, investment, development, or a related banking role. We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Join Commercial Acceptances (part of Close Brothers Property Finance Team) where your role as a Lending Assistant would be to ensure that all data and records are kept up to date and current on the bank's systems. The Lending Assistant works closely with their Line Manager and team Portfolio Managers(PM's) to ensure that the portfolio of accounts is managed diligently and pro-actively and that are always fully compliant with Credit and Risk policies and procedures. Our ideal team member will have possess strong, demonstrable experience of customer relationship management. RESPONSIBILITIES Due Diligence: Support loan approvals by ensuring all lending criteria and credit controls are met. Account Management: Keep lending system records accurate and up-to-date, working closely with Credit, Finance, and Ops. Meeting Support: Join internal/external meetings, take notes, and follow up with key actions. Credit Committee Prep: Help draft and present papers for new loans, renewals, and portfolio updates. Project Assessment: Review valuations and reports to ensure project viability and security quality. Payment Processing: Prepare and authorise payments, ensuring all conditions are signed off. Portfolio Monitoring: Track loan performance and manage renewals and annual reviews. Client Engagement: Handle new enquiries and assess opportunities with the team. Customer Service: Resolve client queries and deliver top-tier service. Site Visits: Attend meetings and site visits to deepen industry knowledge. Networking: Build industry insight and contacts through events and media. Team Support: Provide ad hoc assistance to senior managers and directors. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU: Thrive under pressure and can confidently manage your own workload. Are self-motivated with excellent time management skills. Communicate clearly and professionally at all levels. Work well both independently and as part of a team. Are confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU: Experience in property finance, investment, development, or a related banking role. We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday
Ogilvy
About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook. Influence Director Large Tech Business Department: PR & Influence Location: London Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 months) Full Time/Part time: Full Time Reporting into: Business Director/ Client Partner About Ogilvy: Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fueled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondel-z International. Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally and the agency also hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock - which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK, which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA), a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020, recently acquired by WPP. The Role: As an Influence Director at Ogilvy, you will play a crucial role in leading some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the industry. We are lucky to work with big global brands who play a role in shaping culture. Our aim, as a specialism, is to deliver strategic and impactful campaigns that achieve our clients' objectives and prove the power and diversity of influence in the marketing mix. The Influence Director will lead their projects and team with excellent client service and bring a solid understanding of influence strategy, creative output, recommending objectives, targets, action plans, calendar, and budgets. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a number for workstreams for a huge Tech Client in the UK, this will involve leading a team on influencer campaigns, from criteria, vetting, identification, negotiation and implementation to overseeing and reporting. You will work collaboratively with influencers, media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external, to deliver exceptional campaigns for our clients. As part of any role in our team your responsibilities will include managing the influencer database, ensuring it is up-to-date, and staying up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. As an Influence Director, you will have the opportunity to lead on additional projects, such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. You will be at the forefront of the industry, working with a team of experts to deliver innovative and effective influence campaigns. Key Responsibilities: Lead the client service and day-to-day running of influencer campaigns and supporting managers and executives, from identification, creative, implementation, and reporting. Responsible for influencer process across the accounts and strategy Attend high profile events in line with the brand strategy Working with the senior team on the integrated Tech account to ensure objectives and service levels are met, and thinking what’s next. Design and define industry-leading Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar, and budget. Align and collaborate with media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external - to deliver best-in-class campaigns for our clients. Nurture client-appropriate talent opportunities and relationships to help deliver the influencer program for clients. Stay up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. Assist in the development of and participate in promoting our influencer offering across the business, including writing thought leadership and attending industry events. Lead additional projects as required - such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. Ability to build trusted relationships with mid-level clients based on a proven track record of delivery. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide senior council to clients, advising on industry developments as they occur and showing relevance for clients on the ground. Requirements: Proven experience as an Influence Director (ideally 2+ years at this level) Strong understanding of influence strategy and experience managing large brands Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to create highly effective and fruitful working relationships with clients and colleagues. Solid understanding of the strategic and business context the client is operating in and uses this knowledge to develop solutions and approach tasks in a way that is effective for the client. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work confidently with other capabilities and crafts in service of finding the best integrated influence creative solution to the client's business problem. Interest in culture or sport How we help you Thrive: 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day Bupa Healthcare Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am - 4pm A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at . Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook. Influence Director Large Tech Business Department: PR & Influence Location: London Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 months) Full Time/Part time: Full Time Reporting into: Business Director/ Client Partner About Ogilvy: Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fueled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondel-z International. Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally and the agency also hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock - which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK, which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA), a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020, recently acquired by WPP. The Role: As an Influence Director at Ogilvy, you will play a crucial role in leading some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the industry. We are lucky to work with big global brands who play a role in shaping culture. Our aim, as a specialism, is to deliver strategic and impactful campaigns that achieve our clients' objectives and prove the power and diversity of influence in the marketing mix. The Influence Director will lead their projects and team with excellent client service and bring a solid understanding of influence strategy, creative output, recommending objectives, targets, action plans, calendar, and budgets. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a number for workstreams for a huge Tech Client in the UK, this will involve leading a team on influencer campaigns, from criteria, vetting, identification, negotiation and implementation to overseeing and reporting. You will work collaboratively with influencers, media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external, to deliver exceptional campaigns for our clients. As part of any role in our team your responsibilities will include managing the influencer database, ensuring it is up-to-date, and staying up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. As an Influence Director, you will have the opportunity to lead on additional projects, such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. You will be at the forefront of the industry, working with a team of experts to deliver innovative and effective influence campaigns. Key Responsibilities: Lead the client service and day-to-day running of influencer campaigns and supporting managers and executives, from identification, creative, implementation, and reporting. Responsible for influencer process across the accounts and strategy Attend high profile events in line with the brand strategy Working with the senior team on the integrated Tech account to ensure objectives and service levels are met, and thinking what’s next. Design and define industry-leading Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar, and budget. Align and collaborate with media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external - to deliver best-in-class campaigns for our clients. Nurture client-appropriate talent opportunities and relationships to help deliver the influencer program for clients. Stay up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. Assist in the development of and participate in promoting our influencer offering across the business, including writing thought leadership and attending industry events. Lead additional projects as required - such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. Ability to build trusted relationships with mid-level clients based on a proven track record of delivery. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide senior council to clients, advising on industry developments as they occur and showing relevance for clients on the ground. Requirements: Proven experience as an Influence Director (ideally 2+ years at this level) Strong understanding of influence strategy and experience managing large brands Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to create highly effective and fruitful working relationships with clients and colleagues. Solid understanding of the strategic and business context the client is operating in and uses this knowledge to develop solutions and approach tasks in a way that is effective for the client. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work confidently with other capabilities and crafts in service of finding the best integrated influence creative solution to the client's business problem. Interest in culture or sport How we help you Thrive: 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day Bupa Healthcare Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am - 4pm A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at . Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.