Head of Lending- CAF Bank

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Job title: Head of Lending

Job reference number: RH171

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Location: London-based with hybrid working.

Are you an experienced Head of Lending looking for the opportunity to design and develop the growth story that makes a real difference to society?

We’re looking for a talented Head of Lending to join our Commercial Department at CAF Bank, part of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

What you’ll do

At CAF Bank, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Head of Lending you too will play an integral part in what we do.

You will be responsible for the strategic growth and development of the lending business within  our growing and impactful bank. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer and using your knowledge of the Charity and Impact Market you will build on our current portfolio and identify potential growth areas.  You will lead a team of regional directors, relationship managers and lending professionals across the country who will help you develop and deliver these plans.

As our Head of Lending you will:

• Drive the growth of funding and finance solutions for CAF Bank
• Develop processes and support the development of lending products
• Lead responsibility for delivery of whole of life activities within the function
• Lead and manage the team
• Support the management of high value relationships

Who we are looking for

This role is for you if you have experience of working in the Financial Services sector and, in particular, in the leadership of Lending and Business development or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to make a difference to society. We are looking for:

• Experience of the strategic design and delivery of a lending growth plan
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Charity and not for profit lending sector
• Experience of managing and developing a high performing team

What’s in it for you

At CAF Bank you will receive:

• Permanent hybrid ways of working
• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
• Pension scheme with better-than-market employer contribution options
• Social impact benefit schemes

For all our employer benefits and to gain an insight into our culture, please visit cafonline.org/careers.

Who we are

We are more than a bank. From the one-person causes to the large-scale organisations, we are the bank charities turn to. We believe in the power of good, and in treating the goals of charities as our own.

We are owned by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). CAF connects charities with funds, and we at CAF Bank help charities to manage those funds.

Our connection with such a long-established charitable organisation highlights how we believe in banking with purpose.

Diversity and inclusion

We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.

We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 23 March 2026.

Please complete the form below, attach your CV and Cover letter, then click ‘Submit Application’ if applying via our website or send your CV to recruitment@cafonline.org quoting reference number RH171

Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@cafonline.org or 03000 123 566 to find out more about the role, together with a detailed job description.

We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.

To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.

So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@cafonline.org or 03000 123 566 to request assistance or reasonable adjustments.

Job Reference: RH171