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Recruitment and Career FAQs

I want to work for the Cheshire how can I apply?
You can apply by:
Online: Email your CV  
Post:  Head Office, Castle Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6AF
Phone: 01625 652436/652477

What are the benefits?
 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.

Is structured training provided?

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.

What opportunities does the Cheshire offer for Progression and Development?
The Cheshire has a policy of promoting from within wherever possible.
All our vacancies are advertised internally to give employees the opportunity to progress within their existing environment or change direction.

Where is CBS located?

The branch network now extends throughout the North West of England and includes 45 building society branches, 13 estate agency offices and a Customer Contact Centre.

The Cheshire now employs over 800 staff and ranks 11th in size through Society and Group assets out of a total of 59 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, with this website and through a network of intermediaries.

What is the Societys culture?

Our Mission Statement

'To build a stronger financial future for the society to benefit our members and communities'

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 six Values and by living the Values, the Society, staff, our members and our communities will all benefit.

Whats the social life like?

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

  • 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.

What does the Cheshire do for the community?

Because of its mutuality, the Cheshire plays a very active role in the communities in which it operates. More information about Corporate Social Responsibility.