Senior Proposition Manager - Banking & Savings - 12-month FTC

Our Family & Everyday Proposition team has a 12-month FTC opportunity for a Senior Propositions Manager, within the Group Commercial Office. This role sits at the heart of shaping the future customer offering of the newly combined Coventry Building Society and The Co‑operative Bank.

The role holder is responsible for leading a team to identify, develop and launch compellingly brilliant banking and savings propositions, growing market share, building a strong pipeline for future opportunity, whilst appealing to a broader and more diverse customer and member base.

The role requires significant experience in writing high‑quality papers, developing commercial strategies and leading proposals through governance forums. The Senior Propositions Manager will be comfortable working within robust governance frameworks, balancing risk and reward, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.

A strong background within a commercially led team in proposition development or product management is required, with deep expertise in at least one of, Personal Current Accounts, Savings, or Unsecured lending products. Whilst delivery experience is important, greater emphasis is placed on strategic thinking, governance capability and the ability to shape direction. The role holder will use their expertise to influence across the business, ensuring propositions are well designed, well governed and aligned to the Society’s purpose.

We operate on a team-led hybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in Coventry & / or Manchester office.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
• Company car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance

Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society  here.

For this role you’ll need to have:

• Extensive UK Financial Services experience, specialising in one of either, Personal Current Accounts, Savings, or Unsecured lending
• A strong understanding of the regulatory and operating environment
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to operate at a high level and interpret complex information effectively
• Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing teams to deliver against objectives
• Excellent senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at executive level

• Exceptional written communication skills, including experience producing clear, compelling papers that drive decision-making.

Experience in these areas would be helpful:

• Experience supporting or shaping strategic agendas, contributing to long-term business direction and priorities
• Delivering Commercial Change through Agile frameworks

In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK’s original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.

Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.

We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. 

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.                                                                                    

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

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