Santander Consumer (UK) plc

Welcome to the team, Chelsea and Nick!   Our senior management team is growing with Chelsea Gregory joining as Head of Customer Services and Nick Busfield-Birch joining as Head of Customer Resolutions. We can’t wait to see the positive impact they make with both our customers and our people.

🏆 Big Build has been shortlisted for Best Network Initiative of the Year at the Diversity Network Awards! We’re coming to the end of our 15th Big Build, where our team have been hard at work creating some much-needed outdoor space for Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School. We’re really proud that our people have been recognised for their dedication to creating spaces for our local communities to enjoy! Thank you to everyone whose been involved over the last 15 years💚 Read more about our Big Build 15th anniversary here: https://lnkd.in/eMpETtff

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Collins, as the new Director of Marketing and Innovation. Stewart Grant said “Andy has been a pivotal member of the Marketing team in recent years, supporting the development of our Value Proposition. His understanding of our Commercial strategy, our long-term goals and the values we pursue as an organisation with will be key in ensuring Santander Consumer maintains its place as a leader in the automotive finance space.” Andy Collins said “ I am delighted to be taking on the role and further developing a market leading proposition with the Marketing team. The work we deliver really differentiates Santander Consumer in the market and supports our OEM and dealer partners to achieve sustainable growth, whilst delivering outstanding customer outcomes. We have an exciting and vibrant future ahead of us.“

🔨 🌱 Time to roll up your sleeves, our 2024 Big Build is in full swing! This year’s Big Build is extra special, as we celebrate our 15th anniversary of this meaningful project. For 15 years, we’ve been committed to creating spaces which local communities can enjoy. This year we’re proud to be supporting Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School. In partnership with Splash Projects, we’re building a range of facilities to enhance their outdoor space, including an outdoor classroom, a bike shed, and sheltered outdoor space. We can’t wait to share our progress with you next week, keep an eye out for the final result!

We’re excited to be attending the Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards tonight! As finalists for Finance Provider of the Year, we’re looking forward to celebrating this achievement. We’re also really excited to celebrate the success of our valued partners. We look forward to reconnecting with you, and celebrating excellence within the industry!

🏆Our team had a great time at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards yesterday, as finalists for both Auto Finance Provider of the Year and Lender of the Year. We received highly commended for Auto Finance Provider of the Year for the service we offer to our dealer partners. From our innovative product offering, to continuously improving our customer experience. See all of our achievements here: https://lnkd.in/euKc-Ja4

Stewart Grant has nominated Nikki Picton as an #InspiringAutomotiveWoman. Stewart said “The Automotive woman who inspires me is Nikki Picton. Nikki has been dedicated to empowering her female colleagues, successfully propelling their careers forward and fostering an inclusive and supportive culture. Since she started as Core Sales Director, she has been committed to mentorship, personally mentoring numerous female colleagues. From offering guidance, support and insights, she has been instrumental in their professional growth. Her investment in the success of others can be seen in their career paths, with one of her mentees successfully achieving a recent promotion.” That is why Nikki Picton is an #InspiringAutomotiveWoman. So, #WhoInspiresYou?

👏Congratulations Sherilyn Horton and Nicola for being nominated by Ian Whittaker for being an #InspiringAutomotiveWoman.

From the office to the pitch⚽️ It’s the summer of football and our teammate, BYD, is the Official Partner and Official E-Mobility Partner. Our team have put their football skills to the test, take a look below to see how they got on! #BYD #Santander Paddy Miller

We're proud to partner with a range of exceptional brands.   Today we hosted a Meet and Greet Event in our office, bringing together our manufacturer partners for our people to gain insights into their brands and products. Rob Turnbull, OEM Sales Director, commented “The day was a great initiative which allowed our people to really get to know the brands we work so closely with. The success of the day reflects the collaborative relationships we have with our partners, and the shared vision we have.” BYD EUROPE Caterham INEOS Automotive KTM AG MG Motor Europe Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.