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At Harpenden Building Society we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We put people first and keep their best interests at heart. We were founded in 1953, to help local people buy their own homes. Today, we are still growing...thriving and protecting the interests of our members.

We're honoured to have been recognised for our hard work by winning the 'Best Local Building Society' award at the What Mortgage Awards for five consecutive years. This is all down to our people, we believe we are a great place to work. We're always evolving and developing as a business and therefore offering a range of exciting career opportunities for people in our branches and at head office in Harpenden. We look to attract talented people and provide them with opportunities to grow and realise their potential.

If you would like to become part of our team, view our vacancies below.

We currently have vacancies for the below roles. To apply for any of our vacancies, please send your CV to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk

It is important to us that we protect your privacy and any personal data that we hold about you. You can view our candidate privacy policy here.

This Policy describes the way we use personal data so that you can know how you might be affected. If you have any questions about this, you can contact us at dpo@harpendenbs.co.uk

If you need more details about any of our role/s, please speak to our Senior People Business Partner on 01582 765 411.

Mortgage Administrator

Role
Job Title	Mortgage Administrator
Department	Operations Team - Post Completions
Hours	Full time
Location	Hybrid - Harpenden Head Office
Overview	The Harpenden Building Society have a new opportunity within the Customer Operations Post Completions mortgage team. Based at the Head Office in Harpenden, the purpose of the role is responsible for delivering the highest level of customer service to our customers. Customer Operations administration includes Redemptions, Payments, Deeds, Further Advances, Funds release preparation and sign off, post contract variations, invoice payments and Statement production ensuring all stages are processed in a timely and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities: Always provide fast and efficient mortgage processing service in accordance with the Service level agreements and Procedures. Customer Operations administration to include Redemptions, Payments, Deeds, Further Advances, Funds release preparation and sign off, post contract variations, invoice payments and Statement production ensuring all stages are processed in a timely and efficient manner. Customer service – liaison with customers and solicitors, by phone, email or in writing. Review and update procedure documents as applicable. Any other related duties as directed by the Management team. Benefits: 23 days holiday Buying and selling of holiday scheme Enhanced 10% employer pension contribution Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Life Insurance Pay: Up to £24,539.00 per year Further benefits Company pension On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay About us We are a small, mutual building Society with our main office in Harpenden, Herts, and branch offices in Radlett, Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. We employ around 85 colleagues in total. For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk or call us on 01582 765411. If you feel you have the experience, knowledge and skills we are looking for and this sounds like your perfect job, get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you. We regret that we can only accept applications from persons authorised to work within the UK. By applying for this role, you consent to the submission of your details for this purpose only. Further information can be found in the Privacy Notice. Harpenden Building Society has a duty to ensure that job applicants are not subject to discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability and age.

Treasury Analyst

Role
Job Title	Treasury Analyst
Department	Finance Team
Hours	Full time
Location	Hybrid - Harpenden Head Office
Overview	We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Treasury Analyst to join our finance team. The role focusses specifically on treasury operations and supporting the Head of Treasury in the management of the Society’s liquidity, Interest rate risk and capital. Key areas of responsibility Managing the Interest rate risk and liquidity risk of the Society including: Cash flow monitoring and forecasting, conduction treasury transactions including IR swaps to hedge interest rate risk in the Society and the investment of Treasury assets to optimise the liquidity asset portfolio yield and risk profiles, Support Risk Appetite assessment & perform related stress testing Production of relevant treasury and financial information (including liquidity and IRRBB management information) for Operational ALCO, ALCO and Board. Monitoring and reporting financial and treasury related limits and thresholds set both by the regulatory body and internally Maintaining treasury management system (TMS) and the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) system (ALMIS) - booking and maintenance of treasury related transactions. Operating monthly hedge accounting process and maintaining Hedge accounting models (ALMIS). Assist with the preparation of the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP) document, Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and Recovery Plan for the Society, in collaboration with the Head of Treasury, Head of Finance and the Risk Team. Support in the maintenance of the Society’s Mortgage Pricing model and the Society’s ability to improve its margin management. Managing the Society’s access to BOE current and future liquidity and funding schemes to ensure that access to funds is timely. Attends ALCO. Qualifications, skills and experience 1 – 3 years’ experience in treasury (cash, liquidity and interest rate risk management), or financial analysis within a corporate environment Preferably studying towards AMCT, CFA or ACA/CIMA qualification Strong analytical skills, an ‘eye for the detail’ and self-motivation will be key requirements Proficient in treasury management systems (TMS) and Excel Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Supports the team to develop and is a self-starter who takes ownership for the successfully delivery of projects and initiatives. Whilst not essential, experience operating within a Building Society / Retail Bank would be advantageous. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: 23 days holiday Buying and selling of holiday scheme Enhanced 10% employer pension contribution Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Life Insurance Further benefits Company pension On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Do you have at least 1 years' experience in treasury or financial analysis? About us We are a small, mutual building Society with our main office in Harpenden, Herts, and branch offices in Radlett, Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. We employ around 85 colleagues in total. For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk or call us on 01582 765411. If you feel you have the experience, knowledge and skills we are looking for and this sounds like your perfect job, get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you. We regret that we can only accept applications from persons authorised to work within the UK. By applying for this role, you consent to the submission of your details for this purpose only. Further information can be found in the Privacy Notice. Harpenden Building Society has a duty to ensure that job applicants are not subject to discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability and age.

Branch Associate - Radlett

Role
Job Title	Branch Associate
Department	Branch Team
Hours	Full time
Location	Radlett Branch
Overview	Harpenden Building Society are recruiting for a full time Branch Associate. The role is based at the Radlett branch. It is a great opportunity to work as part of our small team at our local branch in Radlett managing our customers' savings needs. The hours are full time, 35 per week, Monday - Friday (8.45am - 5.15pm) plus every other Saturday morning. You must have a strong customer service ethos as maintaining our high standards is important to us. You will have a previous experience of working within a customer service role. You'll be helping customers with their everyday savings needs, from opening accounts to paying in and making withdrawals, as well as other savings related needs and administration. You'll be handling cash and responsible for managing your till. Experienced at utilising computer systems, dealing with customers face to face and via the telephone and the ability to deal with queries and problem solve. We are a regulated Society so you'll also learn about the policies and processes needed to ensure we do the right thing for our customers and protect their monies. About us We are a small, mutual building Society with our main office in Harpenden, Herts, and branch offices in Radlett, Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. You will have: GCSE in Maths and English Strong communication, written and numeracy abilities Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent face to face skills A good telephone manner Benefits: 23 days holiday Buying and selling of holiday scheme Enhanced 10% employer pension contribution Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Life Insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to £24,539.00 per year Expected hours: 35 per week Additional pay: Bonus scheme Further Benefits: Company pension Life insurance Paid volunteer time Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Experience: Customer service: 1 year (required) About us We are a small, mutual building Society with our main office in Harpenden, Herts, and branch offices in Radlett, Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. We employ around 85 colleagues in total. For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk or call us on 01582 765411. If you feel you have the experience, knowledge and skills we are looking for and this sounds like your perfect job, get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you. We regret that we can only accept applications from persons authorised to work within the UK. By applying for this role, you consent to the submission of your details for this purpose only. Further information can be found in the Privacy Notice. Harpenden Building Society has a duty to ensure that job applicants are not subject to discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability and age.

Branch Associate - Harpenden

Role
Job Title	Branch Associate
Department	Branch Team
Hours	Full time
Location	Harpenden Branch
Overview	Harpenden Building Society are recruiting for a full time Branch Associate. The role is based at the Harpenden branch. It is a great opportunity to work as part of our small team at our local branch in Harpenden, managing our customers' savings needs. The hours are full time, 35 per week, Monday - Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm) plus every other Saturday morning. You must have a strong customer service ethos as maintaining our high standards is important to us. You will have a previous experience of working within a customer service role, ideally in the finance industry. You'll be helping customers with their everyday savings needs, from opening accounts to paying in and making withdrawals, as well as other savings related needs and administration. You'll be handling cash and responsible for managing your till. Experienced at utilising computer systems, dealing with customers face to face and via the telephone and the ability to deal with queries and problem solve. We are a regulated Society so you'll also learn about the policies and processes needed to ensure we do the right thing for our customers and protect their monies. About us We are a small, mutual building Society with our main office in Harpenden, Herts, and branch offices in Radlett, Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. You will have: Strong communication, written and numeracy abilities Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Previous customer service experience, ideally in the finance sector A good telephone manner GCSE in Maths and English Benefits: 23 days holiday Buying and selling of holiday scheme Enhanced 10% employer pension contribution Health cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Life Insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to £24,539.00 per year Expected hours: 35 per week Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Company pension Life insurance Paid volunteer time Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Experience: Customer service: 1 year (required) About us We are a small, mutual building Society with our main office in Harpenden, Herts, and branch offices in Radlett, Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. We employ around 85 colleagues in total. For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to recruitment@harpendenbs.co.uk or call us on 01582 765411. If you feel you have the experience, knowledge and skills we are looking for and this sounds like your perfect job, get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you. We regret that we can only accept applications from persons authorised to work within the UK. By applying for this role, you consent to the submission of your details for this purpose only. Further information can be found in the Privacy Notice. Harpenden Building Society has a duty to ensure that job applicants are not subject to discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability and age.