Steve Davenport
About Steve Davenport
Steve Davenport serves as the Performance and Competency Lead at Nationwide Building Society, where he specializes in training program design and delivery. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, he has held various roles that emphasize management, leadership training, and coaching.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Steve Davenport currently serves as the Performance and Competency Lead at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2020 and focuses on management and leadership training for various business areas. His role involves designing and delivering training programs aimed at enhancing the skills of employees, particularly in leadership roles.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Steve Davenport has a significant history with Nationwide Building Society, where he worked in multiple capacities. He served as a Senior Training Consultant from 2014 to 2020, based in Northampton but mobile to other UK training centers. Prior to that, he was a Mortgage Consultant from 2013 to 2014. His experience at Nationwide has contributed to his expertise in training and competency development.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Steve Davenport studied at the Institute of Financial Services, where he achieved several qualifications. He completed the Certificate of Supervision in a Regulatory Environment (CeSRE) in 2016 and the Retail Banking Conduct of Business (RBCoB) in 2015. Additionally, he obtained the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) from 2013 to 2014. These qualifications support his current role in training and competency development.
Career Background in Financial Services
Steve Davenport has extensive experience in the financial services sector. Before his current role, he worked at HSBC in various positions, including Lead Area Business Banking Manager and Branch Manager. He also served as Employee Benefits Manager at HSBC from 2006 to 2009. His earlier experience includes a brief role as a Field Sales Quality Officer at MetLife in 2013.
Volunteer Experience and Community Involvement
Steve Davenport contributed to Young Enterprise UK as a Volunteer Adviser, local Board Member, and Assessor from 1992 to 2002. This ten-year involvement in Rugby highlights his commitment to coaching and developing young individuals, aligning with his passion for helping others achieve their potential.