Meet Our
Colleagues

Will Hodson

Auditor

“I joined Skipton with no previous experience within the financial sector. The roles I’ve had have really helped me to develop my skillset and confidence. Skipton provide great opportunities for ongoing development and I’m currently working towards gaining further Audit qualifications.”

Rachael Reid

Branch Manager – Skipton and Settle

“I joined Skipton in 2019 as I wanted to work for an organisation that I respect it values and commitments to its members and its colleagues. I love the face-to-face element of branch life and knowing we can really make a difference to our members at different stages of their lives makes me very proud. It’s great working at SBS as a colleague as there are many opportunities to work with and develop in various areas of the business.”

Jonny Smith​

Senior UX Design Specialist​

“I designed the calculator which has helped over 600 renters own their first home. The timescales were tight, but I was focused on making the customer journey perfect.”​

Sophie Cottam

​UX Design Specialist

“I’ve made over 7,000 ISA journeys possible on our app. I’m really proud that we were one of the first providers to allow ISA transfers in app, allowing customers to do this at a time and place convenient to them.”

Liv Brown​

Service Design Lead

​​“I’m transforming our digital customer experiences. We’re doing things at Skipton right now that only happen once in a career.”

Liam McKeown​

Cloud Data Engineer

“Skipton’s given me a lot of flexibility to work on what I want to work on, and learn what I want to learn. I’ve been given so many opportunities to progress since I joined in 2018. I’ve taken on roles without all the experience I needed but I’ve been trusted to develop and deliver.”

Matthew Baldwin​

Interim Head of Finance – Homes & Money

“When I first joined Skipton, I never appreciated the variety of roles available. I’ve really welcomed the wide range of opportunities I’ve been given during my time here, and I’ve valued the support and advice I’ve received over the course of my journey.”​

Helen McGinty​

Head of FA Distribution

“I’ve been at Skipton for over 20 years and never intended staying this long! I’ve worked in various areas in the building society and several businesses in the Skipton Group (including our largest Subsidiary Connells). I currently head up Financial Advice and this has only been possible as a result of all the opportunities I’ve had to develop myself and career throughout my Skipton journey.”

Jennifer Lloyd​

Head of Products and Proposition

“I joined Skipton straight after graduating and my first job was in our Branch network. Since then, I’ve been able to develop and grow and have worked in lots of different roles. I’ve worked with mentors and coaches and felt empowered to take on new opportunities. My favourite things about working at Skipton are its unwavering focus on purpose and the brilliant people I work with every day.”​

Hanna Tosney​

Senior Marketing Specialist

“I joined Skipton on an apprenticeship scheme and opened doors for me which have allowed me to build some great relationships. It helped me find my passion and I’ve progressed my career at Skipton since, including support with externally recognised qualifications in Marketing.”

Rebecca Butterfield​

Customer Adviser

“Skipton provides a brilliant work culture and environment. They have also been very accommodating in terms of supporting me with my home/work-life balance. They have gone over and above to make adjustments, to ensure I can develop within my role and meet my family commitments. I love working for Skipton, from the moment I applied I have felt supported and part of the team.”

Aklimah Tahir​

Organisation Development Co-ordinator

“During my time at Skipton Building Society, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to grow and develop my career. I started in the Savings Team as a call taker, where I gained valuable customer service experience and built a solid foundation of knowledge. Skipton encourages employee growth and development, and has numerous opportunities for training and progression. Now, as an Organisation Development Coordinator, I’m proud to be part of a team that supports others in their development journeys. Skipton’s supportive environment and focus on internal progression have been key to my career growth.”​​

Samiul Abedin​

Enterprise & Operational Risk Specialist

“I joined Skipton on a Risk & Compliance apprenticeship and have now progressed into a role in Group Enterprise & Operational Risk. I love the ongoing development opportunities available to me. Skipton has really invested in my career.”​

Eli Smith​

Product Owner

“Skipton have given me opportunities to push myself out of my comfort zone and build a support network of all colleagues across all levels to turn to. In my role I’m empowered to make decisions and work flexibly to deliver business improvements for the benefit of our members, colleagues and the Society overall.”

Claire Spencer​

Capital Markets Operations Senior Lead

“I’ve been at Skipton a number of years and have been very fortunate to have worked in a variety of roles across the business which has then supported me in a career within Treasury. Treasury has offered me the chance to continually grow and develop whilst providing opportunities to gain relevant qualifications.”