Stephen Hope Email & Phone Number

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

I’m really happy to be returning to an organisation very close to my heart. Can’t wait to add my efforts to the re-emergence of The Co-operative Bank as a major player in Commercial banking.

Engage is part of Solaris Group. Developing and deepening relationships between Engage and our 120+ credit union partners. Introducing specialist software providers looking to hook into the Engage card and payment platform.Elevating Credit Unions and Community Banks and waving the flag for their invaluable work to support local communities and the financial excluded.

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Introducing B4B to new markets in Local and Central Government and building our profile with emerging sectors such as Charities and Universities.B4B Payments offer so much more than Prepaid Cards. We provide a single platform for global payments including SWIFT, SEPA, FX, Faster Payments and as a principle member of Mastercard and e-money issuer can provide BIN sponsorship, White Labelling Issuing and Card Services.- Expense Management- Payroll & Payouts- Incentives and Perks

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Supporting Deloitte, Public Health England and the Department for Health & Social Care with the delivery of an end to end service evaluation for Lateral Flow testing for COVID-19.- Operations- Process- Subject Support

Nationwide

I was successful in growing the commercial contractual relationships between allpay and some of Whitehall’s largest Government departments and Arm’s Length Bodies, including The Ministry of Justice, NHS Business Services Authority, Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government, the devolved Scottish Government and the National Lottery. I also owned the relationship with the Crown Commercial Service.Highlights• Delivered a digital payments growth strategy for allpay… Show more I was successful in growing the commercial contractual relationships between allpay and some of Whitehall’s largest Government departments and Arm’s Length Bodies, including The Ministry of Justice, NHS Business Services Authority, Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government, the devolved Scottish Government and the National Lottery. I also owned the relationship with the Crown Commercial Service.Highlights• Delivered a digital payments growth strategy for allpay within Central Government. • 100% increase in the number of payment transactions from my clients in the sector.• Worked collaboratively with the NHS to double the number of Prepayment Prescription Certificates in use in the UK.• Achieved commercially advantageous contract renewals from all Central Government clients.• Co-ordinated the roll-out of Best Start Food payments onto Prepaid cards for Scottish Government and a similar scheme for NHS Wales.• Worked with clients to streamline and automate operational processes and work smarter. • Successfully achieved a higher profile for allpay from within the Central Government vertical.• Delivered new products and services to a portfolio of Local Authorities adding value to the bottom line and deepening relationships.• I achieved and exceeded all my financial and operational targets. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

I delivered key elements of the corporate strategy which was to rationalise product proposition, reduce financial and reputational risk exposure;Highlights• Achieved growth of Corporate liabilities (from £2.4bn to £2.8bn)• Delivered over 25 complex product changes.• Closure and withdrawal of legacy Savings products.• Implemented robust Risk Management framework for Business Banking customers.• Ran multi-level workshops on Ethical Banking and Sustainability.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Delivered and developed new and existing relationships from across our Local Authority client base. By identifying need and offering appropriate solutions I was successful in driving up revenue and market share from 25% to 35%.Highlights• Won 50+ new Bill Payment and contracts from Local Authority clients securing over £1m revenue.• Proactive and engaging relationship management de-risking the loss of business.• Leveraged preferred supplier status across a number of… Show more Delivered and developed new and existing relationships from across our Local Authority client base. By identifying need and offering appropriate solutions I was successful in driving up revenue and market share from 25% to 35%.Highlights• Won 50+ new Bill Payment and contracts from Local Authority clients securing over £1m revenue.• Proactive and engaging relationship management de-risking the loss of business.• Leveraged preferred supplier status across a number of Procurement organisations to maximise success and business wins. • Partnered with and managed third party relationships to offer best value solutions to clients.Relationships maintained with the following business partners including: - Post Office - PayPoint - Payzone - VISA - Health Trust Europe - Crown Commercial Service - ESPO - Procurement for Housing Show less

Manchester / Nationwide

Managing all aspects of the bidding process I won multiple Banking and Bill Payment contracts at open tender and through industry Framework Agreements. During this period we achieved one third of the entire market share of Local Authority banking contracts.Highlights• Won over 40 new to bank Local Authority contracts.• Lead ongoing work to enhance the quality of the Bank’s tender response document.• Delivered Operational Review workshops with Local Authority clients… Show more Managing all aspects of the bidding process I won multiple Banking and Bill Payment contracts at open tender and through industry Framework Agreements. During this period we achieved one third of the entire market share of Local Authority banking contracts.Highlights• Won over 40 new to bank Local Authority contracts.• Lead ongoing work to enhance the quality of the Bank’s tender response document.• Delivered Operational Review workshops with Local Authority clients enabling them to recognise large-scale efficiency savings.• Managed the team responsible for pre-tender work and provided training for new team members. • Networking at Finance and Procurement conferences and events. Show less

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