Head of Product Development & Guarantees

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Homes England - National Housing Bank (NHB) £69,831 - £93,055 | Permanent | Hybrid (50/50) Location : Hybrid (Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Northstowe) Apply by 11:59pm, 12 April 2026 Shape the Future of Housing Investment Join Homes England's new National Housing Bank (NHB) at a pivotal moment for the UK housing sector. Backed by £16bn in new capital, including £5.5bn for guarantees, the NHB is designed to unlock stalled projects, attract institutional capital, and accelerate the delivery of quality homes across England. We're building a high-impact Guarantees Team-and we need a leader who can design bold, scalable financial products that solve real market barriers. About the National Housing Bank The NHB connects capital with capability-providing government-backed finance to unlock complex sites, drive regeneration and support long-term growth. Backed by £22bn total capital, it gives partners the confidence and financial firepower to innovate and deliver at pace. The Role As Head of Guarantees & Product Development, you will: * Create innovative, market-ready guarantee products that unlock delivery and crowd in private capital. * Lead product strategy from idea to operational launch, ensuring alignment with NHB's mandate and risk appetite. * Work directly with lenders, investors, developers and local partners to validate market need. * Bring stakeholders across policy, legal, risk, operations and finance together to shape investable, scalable solutions. * Build compelling business cases and documentation demonstrating impact, value and deliverability. This is a rare chance to influence the design of a national financial institution from the ground up. About You You bring: * Strong product development experience in housing, regeneration, finance, or credit/guarantee structures. * Deep understanding of the UK residential investment landscape. * Proven ability to engage the market and translate need into practical product design. * Confidence influencing across complex internal and external environments. * A balance of commerciality, policy awareness, risk insight and creativity. Desirable backgrounds: guarantees, housing finance, capital markets, project finance, infrastructure investment, or public-private investment models. What We Offer * Competitive salary + 33 days leave * 50/50 hybrid and offices across England * Defined benefit pension * Paid professional memberships * Employee networks and inclusive culture * Healthcare, wellbeing support and retail discounts Apply Now Right to Work in the UK is required. xehkeey Early applications encouraged; vacancy may close early. Contact: Ciara Lynn -