Dawn Frith
About Dawn Frith
Dawn Frith serves as a Local Director at Nationwide Building Society and has over 20 years of experience in Retail Banking and Regulated Financial Services, including various managerial roles at Barclays Bank.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Dawn Frith has held multiple positions at Nationwide Building Society since 2013. She currently serves as the Local Director, a role she has occupied since 2019, overseeing operations in the South West region. In addition to this, she has been the District Sales Manager for 11 years, focusing on the South Coast. Frith briefly worked as the Member Relationship Director in 2021 for 10 months, contributing to member engagement and service delivery.
Previous Experience at Barclays Bank
Dawn Frith worked at Barclays Bank for over a decade, holding various roles that enhanced her expertise in retail banking. Her positions included Branch Manager from 1999 to 2002 in Fareham, Area Retail Mortgage Sales Manager from 2005 to 2009 in West Sussex, and Regional Business Development Manager from 2009 to 2011 in the Southern Region. She also served as an Area Performance Manager from 2011 to 2012 in Hampshire and as a Branch Development Manager from 2002 to 2005 in Hampshire.
Current Role at St. James’s Place Wealth Management
Since 2021, Dawn Frith has been working at St. James’s Place Wealth Management as a Partner Development Manager in the Solent Area. In this role, she focuses on developing partnerships and enhancing client relationships, leveraging her extensive background in financial services to drive business growth.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Frith completed her secondary education at Crofton Secondary School, where she achieved 9 GCSEs. With over 20 years of experience in retail banking and regulated financial services, she has developed strong influencing and communication skills. Her expertise includes business development, project delivery, and leadership across multiple locations, managing over 150 staff.
Professional Skills and Interests
Dawn Frith possesses a customer-focused approach and is passionate about people, succession, and development. Her experience spans first, second, and third line supervision across regulated financial services and retail banking. She is committed to fostering talent and driving change within organizations.