Saffron Building Society
Simon O'Donnell has a diverse work experience in the financial sector. Simon started their career at Saffron Building Society in 2012 as a Customer Service Assistant, where they worked until 2014. From 2014 to 2015, they served as a Mobile Customer Consultant at the same company. Simon then joined the Financial Ombudsman Service as an Adjudicator from 2015 to 2016. Simon returned to Saffron Building Society in 2016 and held various roles, including Branch Manager from 2016 to 2018, Marketing Operations Manager from 2018 to 2019, and Service Support Manager - Delivery and Operations from 2019 to 2021. Currently, they work as a Business Development Manager at Saffron Building Society, a position they have held since March 2021.
Simon O'Donnell pursued their education at various institutions, starting with Writtle University College from 2009 to 2012. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Performance. Simon further enhanced their academic qualifications by attaining a Master's degree in Leadership and Management from Loughborough University between 2017 and 2020.
Saffron Building Society
WE ARE DIFFERENT BECAUSE WE PUT PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS We opened our doors in 1849 to help people save and borrow. Since then, our products have changed with the times, but what has stayed the same is our commitment to you WHO ARE WE? We’re a mutual, regional building society with extremely strong ties within the local community. This puts us in a unique position and helps us to really understand our customers’ needs so we can offer them a personal service. We can do this because as a mutual, everything we do is for our members. WHAT DO WE DO? We combine a competitive range of savings and mortgage products with an ambition to deliver better service. It’s our service that really sets us apart. Time and again, our people go above and beyond to make sure our customers are taken care of. DID YOU KNOW? Saffron Building Society is a major employer in the region. With a thriving operations centre and our dynamic administration offices in close proximity to Saffron Walden, along with 8 successful branches through Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire, we offer a variety of exciting job opportunities.