Hope Capital has unveiled plans to recruit more experienced individuals in all areas to support increased business volumes, after reporting a spike in demand since the COVID-19 lockdown was eased.
The specialist short-term lender revealed that its enquiries in June were up 189% on the previous year, and that it is anticipating further growth as new funding lines become available.
Among the roles that Hope indicated it will be recruiting for are business development managers, underwriters and portfolio case managers. The lender also stated it expects to appoint more internal sales and administrative support staff to back up the growth in external-facing roles.
Hope managing director, Gary Bailey, commented: “We have bounced back strongly from the COVID-19 lockdown, with a surge in enquiries from borrowers and brokers.
“We are confident that this sustainable growth strategy is set to continue. To support this, and to ensure we can continue to provide the fast, flexible service we are renowned for, we are now looking to bring more high-calibre people into the team.
“We will consider speculative applications from experienced, capable candidates with a strong track-record of delivery. We are particularly proud of our record as an equality employer, and look forward to receiving high-quality applications from a wide range of talented individuals.”
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