Director - Equity Transactions

Director - Equity Transactions

Closing Date: 23/8/2026

Help build the National Housing Bank

The National Housing Bank (NHB) is a new government-backed financial institution, operating as a subsidiary of Homes England, established to unlock investment and accelerate housing delivery across England.

We're looking for a Director, Equity Transactions to join the NHB Senior Leadership Team and help shape one of the UK's most significant housing finance platforms.

Salary: c. £140,000–£150,000 plus benefits, depending on skills and experience.

Reporting to: Executive Director, Equity

You'll lead the team to originate, diligence and contract the NHB’s new £3-4 billion equity capacity which builds on the close to £1billion of commitments made to-date across funds, partnerships and joint ventures that pull private capital in to housing delivery and regeneration. You will work with investors, developers, housing associations, and central and local government partners to unlock housing and regeneration opportunities at scale and deliver on the NHB objectives. You will work very closely with the Executive Director, Equity and the Director, Equity Portfolio Management.

About You

You will be an experienced investment, finance or real assets professional with a strong track record originating, delicencing and contracting equity investments in funds, partnerships and joint ventures ideally gained within a financial institution.

Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to be part of a new financial institution with clear purpose.

Why Join?

Backed by £16bn of new financial capacity, the National Housing Bank will work with investors, lenders, developers, housing associations and government partners to crowd in more than £50bn of private investment and support the delivery of 500,000 additional homes across England.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a formative stage and play a leading role in shaping how one of the UK's most significant public financial institutions delivers housing, regeneration and growth in the years ahead.

Please find attached job description alongside additional information about the selection process, who we are and what we offer.

Other National Housing Bank Opportunities

These roles form part of a wider recruitment campaign for six Director-level positions across the National Housing Bank, spanning the Chief Investment Office, Equity and Guarantees functions.

Candidates may wish to explore the wider opportunities available and are welcome to apply for more than one role where appropriate.

Location: Our priority location for these roles is Leeds but we will also consider applications to be based in our other offices across the country – Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Northstowe and London.

View all National Housing Bank Director opportunities here.