Metro Bank, Britain’s newest and most revolutionary high street bank, today reveals that it has received over 40,000 applications for the 475 roles it has created in its 13 stores since its July 2010 launch. This number is set to increase as Metro Bank aims to recruit up to an extra 250 positions this year, and to grow to 200 stores by 2020.
Anthony Thomson, Chairman of Metro Bank, comments on the banking reform white paper released today: “Today’s White Paper on banking reform is an important step forward towards a new banking that supports lending to both businesses and families.
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Metro Bank, Britain's revolutionary high street retail bank, has appointed Danielle Harmer to the newly created role of HR Director. Danielle will be responsible for leading Metro Bank’s HR team, with responsibility for staffing, recruitment and development training. Danielle joins the bank on May 18th, and will report into Chief Executive Craig Donaldson.
The banking revolution gathers pace this week as Metro Bank continues with its 2012 expansion plans. The 18th and 19th of May sees Britain’s newest bank opening its 12th store in Chiswick, West London. Chiswick residents visiting the store will experience two days of entertainment including stilt walkers, popcorn, balloons and music as well as a new, convenient customer focused bank.
Metro Bank’s CCO (Chief Canine Officer) Sir Duffield has today laid down a challenge for his doggie friends, and invited them to cast a vote for their favourite biscuit. The most popular biscuit on the 31st of May will be named as the official Metro Bank Dog Biscuit and win pride of place in Metro Bank stores.
Metro Bank, the revolutionary High Street Bank, has teamed up with the London Fire Brigade to throw a free fun, interactive and educational ‘Kids Rock!' party for kids of all ages.
This weekend Metro Bank storms ahead with its 2012 expansion plans to open 10 new stores in the South East and create over 300 jobs, with the opening of its 11th store. High Wycombe residents who visit the store on Friday 16th March and Saturday 17th March will be entertained with a weekend of opening celebrations. The town will enjoy stilt walkers and popcorn, balloons and performing dogs as well as a new, convenient and customer focused store to do their banking.
Metro Bank has added to its range of services today by introducing online applications for two of its transparent and competitive products. For the first time customers outside of Greater London are now able to experience the benefits of being a Metro Bank customer by being able to apply for 3.25% online 1 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA and a 2.35% Instant Access Cash ISA, without the need to visit one of its stores.
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