LendInvest launches recruitment drive

The company wants to take on people in sales, underwriting and IT, with positions advertised including business development managers for both bridging and development finance, senior underwriters and mortgage case managers.

The company has doubled its staff count to over 60 since January and it expects to reach 100 full-time employees by spring 2016.

Ian Thomas, co-founder and director of Lendinvest, said: “We are on an established path to extending our market share over the next 24 months. Investing in talent now is crucial, as we prepare and cater for that sort of growth in the bridging, development and buy-to-let sectors.

“The retention and reward of great employees is as critical as their recruitment. Being a challenger brand in an established industry appeals hugely to the people who join us and we capitalise on our differences to attract the best talent.

“For instance, all employees get options in the company alongside market-leading salaries; and we encourage the team to enjoy the benefits of a relaxed, collaborative working environment: free breakfast every morning, weekly hot lunches, informal teach-ins, and even a Friday drinks trolley at 4pm sharp.”

LendInvest posted a profit of £3.1m in October following a £22m investment in the firm from private investors in June.