Our Colleagues

What do you like best about your role?

I do love a good spreadsheet! There’s something satisfying when all the formulas work as intended.

What qualities do you need to do your job well?

Attention to detail and organisation are big ones.

How does your current role at Gatehouse differ from your previous roles?

Gatehouse Bank is my first ever permanent role, I was purely on contracts prior to joining. I was brought in on a contract basis but moved to a permanent role. I’ve been at the Bank for four years as of April 2022, I remember coming into the Milton Keynes office for my interview and seeing I think only six desks in the entire office, compared to around 85 now!

What interests and hobbies do you have in your spare time?

I took up embroidery during lockdown, but I also like a good lake walk and doing heavy weightlifting.

What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?

It really depends! I like seeing friends, but I can also spend an entire afternoon gaming.

What do you like best about your role?

I enjoy assisting Brokers with complex enquires, it’s great to help a Broker place a tricky case and help me increase my knowledge at the same time.

How would you describe the culture at Gatehouse Bank?

Friendly, professional and rewarding.

What made you apply to Gatehouse Bank?

Good feedback from work colleagues who had been previously employed by the Bank.

If you were stuck in a lift with somebody, what would be the first question that you ask?

How long do you think we’re going to be stuck in here!?

What motivates you to work hard?

I want to build a career with Gatehouse Bank, I’ve already stepped up from a Case Manager to a Telephony Business Development Manager, since joining the team in 2019. My next aim is to progress to a Business Development Manager, I keep my self-motivated by this. I’m increasing my knowledge on a daily basis and put 100% into each task, which will help my progression in the future.

What do you like most about working at Gatehouse Bank?

I like how Gatehouse Bank is green and ethically minded. I enjoy working with and interacting with colleagues. I find everyone extremely helpful and accommodating, especially as a new starter.

What is the most important part of your role?

Connections - building working relationships within the Bank and with Brokers is the particularly important. This helps applications move forward efficiently and encourages repeat business.

What qualities do you need to do your job well?

I believe willingness to learn, adaptability and effective communication skills are essential to doing my job well.

What made you apply to Gatehouse Bank?

I was looking for a new challenge. I wanted to gain more exposure in underwriting international clients and limited company applications.

What interests and hobbies do you have in your spare time?

I enjoy playing and watching rugby at any opportunity. If looking at properties on Rightmove is a hobby, then that too!

What do you like most about working at Gatehouse Bank?

Constant evolution of the business, forward thinking, what’s the next challenge, working with likeminded people and being able to share an opinion.

What is the most important part of your role?

Leading my team, their development and their wellbeing in equal measure.

How does your current role at Gatehouse differ from your previous roles?

Previous roles I have had within large organisations have left me feeling like a number, rather than a person that is a part of something. As an individual within the organisation, you can feel the difference you can and are making, the limitations of that are up to you.

If you were stuck in a lift with somebody, what would be the first question that you ask?

Don’t suppose you have the number for a lift repair person on your phone? I work in Operations what did you expect!

In three words, how would your colleagues describe you?

So, I asked them and this is what I got back – Loyal, altruistic and trustworthy.

What do you like best about your role?

I like the recognition and acknowledgement that I receive for my accomplishments. It goes a long way to know that my hard work has positively impacted others.

How would you describe the culture at Gatehouse Bank?

Supportive, flexible, and driven.

How does your current role at Gatehouse differ from your previous roles?

This is my first ever role! I started at Gatehouse Bank in 2018 as an apprentice and was offered a permanent role at the end of the 18-month contract.

How would you describe your job to friends and family?

I would describe my job as creative and diverse, my role in communications means I work with a lot of different areas across the Bank and get involved in a variety of different projects.

What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?

I like keeping busy and fill up my weekend by spending time with my friends and family, trying out new restaurants and visiting different places.