SME Relationship Director - Kent

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone or Ashford, UK. Hybrid working requires at least one day per week, or 20% of working time, at the local office.

Company

hirify.global is transforming its banking business and investing in technology, workplaces, and colleagues to shape the future of finance.

What you will do

• Manage and strengthen a high-profile SME portfolio covering businesses with £10m–£50m turnover.
• Build trusted-advisor relationships, retain existing clients, and increase customer value.
• Identify and deliver commercial banking solutions including payments, deposits, cards, lending, and day-to-day banking.
• Develop internal and external partner networks and win new-to-bank clients through strategic outreach.
• Coordinate Group Partner companies to provide integrated banking products and services.
• Manage portfolio risk, support ESG strategy development, and help clients progress toward Net Zero.

Requirements

• Track record of winning new business in corporate or commercial banking.
• Established network within the Kent commercial market.
• Strong credit and risk management experience, including evaluating propositions and making recommendations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to understand legal documentation and commercial terms.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work independently and in a high-performing team.
• Ability to work in the hybrid arrangement at a local office in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, or Ashford.

Culture & Benefits

• Pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Adaptable lifestyle benefits, including discounted shopping.
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Workplace adjustments and flexible office attendance, location, and working patterns for colleagues with disabilities.