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Relationship Managers

Ask lending customers what they appreciate most about banking with Unity Trust Bank and most will say the personal service and one-to-one support they get from their relationship managers.

We have a team of specialists based around the UK who have many years of experience in banking and extensive knowledge of the sectors we support, such as education and healthcare.

Their expertise not only benefits established operators, who know that their relationship manager has an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day workings of their business and the challenges they face, it also provides valuable insight and guidance for first-time buyers.

We know that one size doesn’t fit all in terms of banking solutions, and our relationship managers work with customers to address individual needs. It’s this exceptional personal service that sets Unity Trust Bank apart from other lenders.

 

Our regional teams:

Andy Bird

Andrew Bird – Regional Director (Midlands)

With more than 33 years’ experience in both retail and commercial banking, Andrew manages Unity’s team of Relationship Managers across the Midlands.

He is also an ambassador in the community, establishing key relationships with key sector organisations and professional intermediaries to support Unity’s business objectives.


Matthew Conroy

Matt Conroy – Regional Director (South)

Matt has more than 25 years’ banking experience, primarily as a relationship manager and business developer and has also worked in Unity’s Ethical Banking niche, supporting customers on new property acquisitions and the delivery of socially positive activities.

He manages Unity’s team of Relationship Managers in the South.


John Copping

John Copping – Regional Director (North & Scotland)

With a broad network of contacts and a strong profile in the northern region, John is responsible for driving customer acquisition and managing our team of relationship managers in the North and Scotland.

John has more than 38 years of experience in the financial services sector and has held several senior director roles.


Quotes:

 

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“My relationship manager Scott Hutchinson has been brilliant. He is very experienced and with this being my first business he talked me through everything and gave good advice.

“Pharmacies have a unique structure and it was reassuring to speak to someone who understands the way they are run.”

Daniel Ferrie
Ferrie Healthcare


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“Businesses like mine need relationship managers because we have so many complexities to talk about.

“Other banks were interested, but the whole bureaucracy of asking for something and it taking six months to sort out put me off. I like the old-fashioned way of being able to speak to someone and it getting done immediately.”

Danielle Hignett
Hazel Tree Nurseries


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“I can’t rate my experience with Unity Trust Bank, and my relationship manager Michael Wicks, highly enough, it was phenomenal.

“The transaction was faster and smoother because Michael has experience of deals like this. The whole customer experience is what makes this bank so special.”

Oliver Bedford
Revive IT


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“Our previous bank didn’t have a clue about the systems our business needs to follow or what we needed to invest in. Andy Ball and James Whittaker understood our business and what we’re trying to achieve.”

Julian Knights
Radical Waste


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“We chose to refinance with Unity because we were really impressed with their proposition and with our bank manager, Paul Kelly, who was pragmatic and keen to do business.”

Jamie Chaplin-Rogers
TDMP


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“We’ve banked with Unity for many years and our relationship manager Michael Wicks has a great understanding of what we do and how unorthodox it is. He really took an interest in this project and is very supportive.”

Rhian Aitken
East Street Arts


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“When my loan agreement came up for renewal, I decided to switch to Unity as it gave my business the ability to grow at the pace I want. Scott Hutchinson, my relationship manager, is so in tune with the sector and my business and made the whole process seamless and exciting.”

Lyndsay Grant
Little Leaners Nursery


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“Our relationship manager Andy Ledger understands what we are trying to achieve and I really like his personal touch and the fact that he responds to you within 24 hours. I’ve recommended Unity to lots of other organisations.”

Anthonia Onigbode
Hackney Cooperative Developments


It’s simple, secure and stress-free to switch to us

If you’re ready to switch your Business Current Account to Unity Trust Bank, we’ll make sure it happens like clockwork. It’s guaranteed to take 7 working days, it’s free, and it’s all taken care of by the Current Account Switch Service.

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