Bank employees join Future Faces Chamber of Commerce
Eight team members from Unity Trust Bank have joined the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) Future Faces Chamber of Commerce, as part of the bank’s commitment to employee development.
The GBCC Future Faces programme is a growing network for young professionals and future leaders. The initiative exists to support, develop and recognise young talent from a range of sectors across Greater Birmingham.
Headquartered in Birmingham’s Brindleyplace, Unity is a member of GBCC. The bank takes an active role within the Chambers, alongside a community of organisations that are helping to shape the future of business in the city.
The bank is also committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee and the aims of the GBCC Future Faces programme closely align to focus on career progression and development for all staff members.
Unity employees were invited to apply for a fully-funded place on the Future Faces programme and eight staff members across eight departments, have now joined the initiative.
Digital marketing manager Hattie Lewis who joined the Future Faces initiative said: “I’m passionate about creating opportunities for young people and the importance of investing in and supporting employees at the start of their career.
“I’m so pleased that Unity is backing the Future Faces programme and I’m delighted to be a part of it.
“I work remotely for the majority of the week and I often miss interacting and working with younger members of staff in the business - so this has provided a wonderful opportunity to join new networks and connect with like-minded young professionals across the city.”
Amaraj Shocker joined Unity six months ago as regulatory and financial reporting assistant manager. She said: “As a relatively new recruit at Unity, joining Future Faces is a great opportunity to build new networks within the business, as well as with other organisations across Birmingham.
“I’ve really enjoyed meeting my fellow Future Faces members and having an insight into different departments within Unity, which will no doubt help my future progression within the bank.
“This is my first job role in Birmingham city centre, so I’m also looking forward to meeting new contacts across the city and honing my business and communication skills.”
Jack Clews is a relationship manager at Unity. He adds: “Networking and building my professional profile has always been important to me, so this opportunity was perfect.
“I love to meet new people and this has provided an exciting avenue in which to network and socialise with fellow young people in finance, as well as other sectors across the city.
“I’m also keen to be involved in Future Faces’ mentoring scheme to help further develop my career, and learn from leading professionals in business.”
To find out more about career opportunities at Unity, click here.
