Head of Servicing & Operations

Morgan McKinley

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job Title - Head of Servicing & OperationsLocation - London, HybridThe Head of Servicing & Operations will be responsible for leading mortgage servicing from completion through to redemption. The role balances two priorities: delivering excellent customer outcomes and driving continuous process improvement across in-house teams and external partners.DESCRIPTION.
  • Ensure every interaction and process is designed with the customer in mind, embedding a culture of fairness, care, and proactive support.
  • Continuously review operations to eliminate inefficiencies, enhance service quality, and introduce scalable, data-driven solutions.
  • Oversee completions, servicing, product transfers, drawdowns, variations, and vulnerability reviews with clear KPIs and SLAs.
  • Lead relationships with outsourced providers (servicers, solicitors, field agents, asset managers), ensuring strong governance, service quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work closely with compliance and risk functions to ensure all activity meets FCA, MCOB, GDPR and TCF standards.
  • Champion new technologies, including automation and AI, to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Present performance updates, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, driving strategic decisions through data and customer insights.
PROFILETo be considered for this role, you must:
  • 10+ years in UK mortgage operations, including primary and special servicing.
  • Strong understanding of regulation and customer protection requirements.
  • Proven experience leading high-performing servicing teams and improving processes at scale.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
  • Data-driven mindset with experience in technology adoption and process automation.
  • Customer-Centric Leader puts customer outcomes at the heart of decisions.
  • Change Maker continuously seeks ways to improve and streamline processes.
  • Innovative Thinker open to new technology and smarter ways of working.
  • Adaptable & Collaborative thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • High Emotional Intelligence builds trust, motivates teams, and fosters a culture of care.

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