Career frequently asked questions
"The Cheshire isn't just another faceless business to work for. Your thoughts and ideas are valued. I'm encouraged to seize opportunities and make my mark at the Society." - Richard Ovel , Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships Coordinator
1. What are the benefits?
2. What training will I receive?
3. Where are your branches?
4. What career progression will be available to me?
5. What is the Society's culture?
6: What's the social life like?
7: What does The Cheshire do for the community?
1. We pride ourselves on our culture of high performance where everyone has a clear part to play and understands the link between the priorities of the business and their own contribution. More information about benefits.
2. The Cheshire is committed to the development of all staff, by providing the necessary skills to meet both current and future business objectives. More information about training.
3.The branch network now extends throughout the North West of England and includes 49 building society branches, 13 property service branches and two Mortgage Advice Centres.
The Cheshire now employs over 700 staff and ranks 11th in size out of a total of 63 UK building societies. It is a successful, independent, regionally based society with a strong commitment to mutuality, which has achieved profitable growth through the provision of competitive investments, mortgages and complementary financial services. However, we operate nationally, following the successful launch of our eCommerce and intermediary channels.
4.The Cheshire has a policy of promoting from within wherever possible, 68 internal promotions took place in 2002 demonstrating this commitment.
All our vacancies are advertised internally to give employees the opportunity to progress within their existing environment or change direction.
5. Our "Corporate Values" are the culmination of considerable effort, contribution, communication and consultation. They are the essence of all the beliefs and behaviours that The Cheshire wishes to be identified by. The Cheshire's Corporate Values are:
| Member Focused | I will listen to and actively seek member feedback to identify their needs and expectations, and will always be fair in my dealings with them |
| Commercial Awareness | I will proactively seek to identify every opportunity to make or save money, to benefit the Society and its members |
| Delivering Results effectively | I will develop and deliver plans to achieve Society goals, maximise efficiency, achieve targets and produce high quality results |
| Trusted Team Player | I adopt a positive approach through creating and contributing to, an environment of honesty, openness, fairness, integrity and trust |
| Socially Responsible | I will act ethically and in partnership with our members and the communities in which we work |
| Simplicity | I will Keep it Simple |
By founding The Cheshire's culture on these five Values and by living the Values, the Society, staff, our members and our communities will all benefit.
6. Ceebees is Cheshire Building Society's Social Club, funded solely by the sale of shares. Every member of staff, whether a shareholder or not, is a member of Ceebees and therefore entitled to take advantage of the events, sports teams and trips organised by us each year.
Previous events organised by Ceebees include:
- Summer Balls
- York Shopping Trips
- London Shopping Trips
- Ten Pin Bowling Nights
- Quiz Nights
- Skiing Trips
- Brewery Trips
- Belle Vue Greyhound Racing
- Chester Races
- Archery Evening
- Go-Karting
- Clothes Show Live - NEC
and many more...
There's always lots more going on as our Branch and Departmental teams organise local get-togethers and social events.
7. Because of its mutuality, The Cheshire plays a very active role in the communities in which it operates. More information about Corporate Social Responsibility.
