Leadership influence Personal lending authority High-profile development finance exposure Strategic credit oversight If you''ve built your career making high-value development finance lending decisions and want greater influence over both transactions and credit strategy, this Sector Head of Credit - Development Finance opportunity offers the chance to operate at senior leadership level within a specialist lending environment. You''ll take ownership of complex real estate development transactions, work closely with experienced lending teams, and play a visible role in shaping credit quality, portfolio oversight, and underwriting standards. This is a role for someone trusted to make balanced lending decisions and comfortable operating with personal delegated lending authority.Package and Benefits • Salary £140,000-£160,000 per annum. • Hybrid working model. • Senior leadership exposure within a specialist lending business. • Opportunity to influence credit strategy, policy, and portfolio direction.About the Company You will be joining a well-established specialist lender focused on supporting UK businesses through tailored funding solutions across real estate and commercial lending markets. The business is known for its expertise-led approach, collaborative culture, and strong reputation within specialist finance.Key Responsibilities • Lead the credit sanctioning function aligned to development finance lending activity. • Exercise personal delegated lending authority across co