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Skipton Business Finance is delighted to bring you the latest staff interview.
In these interviews, we literally put one of our employees under the spotlight and ask them a series of professional, and personal, questions. This time, it's Thomas Lawless - one of our new Birmingham office staff members.
How old are you?
36
What's your professional background?
I recently joined from Aldermore Invoice Finance where I’d been for the last 4 1/2 years in a similar role. Prior to that, I spent 4 years working for HSBC in mortgage collections.
What do you do at SBF?
Relationship Manager
What are your primary responsibilities?
I manage a portfolio of client accounts based in the Midlands region
What’s the best thing about your job?
Having joined recently, it's hard to say just yet, but I like the people I work with!
What was your childhood ambition?
To play international rugby
What are your hobbies?
Cycling, running, reading
Favourite film?
Shawshank redemption
Favourite ice cream?
Chocolate
Favourite band / artist?
Snow Patrol
Favourite food?
Chinese
Favourite colour?
Red
Favourite cartoon?
Peppa Pig
Favourite sitcom?
Gavin & Stacey
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me but...
I’ve run the Birmingham half marathon in each of the last 3 years