Alison Cantwell
About Alison Cantwell
Alison Cantwell is a Delivery Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in various roles within the organization, including managing the Mortgage Advice Checking Team and supporting IT infrastructure projects.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Alison Cantwell has held multiple positions at Nationwide Building Society since 1996. She began her career as a Customer Advisor in Portsmouth, where she worked for four years. She then transitioned to a Supervisor role in Swindon from 2000 to 2002. Alison continued her career at Nationwide as a Team Manager from 2002 to 2009, overseeing the Mortgage Advice Checking Team, which expanded to include life products in 2009. After a five-year tenure as a Change Consultant from 2009 to 2014, she served as a Change Support Manager until 2016. Currently, she is a Delivery Manager, a position she has held since 2016, focusing on IT Infrastructure Engineering.
Education and Expertise
Alison Cantwell studied at Portsmouth Art College from 1991 to 1994, where she earned a BTEC National Diploma in General Art and Design. Her professional development includes becoming a Prince2 Practitioner during her time at Nationwide Building Society. Alison has expertise in managing network changes and projects involving third parties, as well as experience in building SharePoint and intranet pages.
Background
Alison Cantwell has a diverse background in the financial services sector, with a career spanning over two decades at Nationwide Building Society. She has worked in various roles that have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of mortgage advice, customer service, and change management. Her experience includes significant contributions to the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) programme and supporting various business transformations.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Nationwide Building Society, Alison Cantwell has achieved several milestones. She played a key role in the expansion of the Mortgage Advice Checking Team to include life products. Additionally, her involvement in the MMR programme and subsequent promotions reflect her capability in managing complex projects and leading teams effectively. Her qualifications as a Prince2 Practitioner further underscore her commitment to project management excellence.