Danske Bank

Our purpose is to help customers, colleagues and society to thrive.
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Danske Bank – the trading name of Northern Bank Limited – has been supporting, people, businesses, and communities across Northern Ireland for over 200 years.

Headquartered in Belfast, Danske Bank employs around 1,400 colleagues, united by a shared purpose: to help customers, colleagues and society thrive. The bank truly believes in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and are supported through life’s key moments.

The voices of colleagues matter deeply at Danske Bank. Colleagues play a pivotal role in delivering on its strategy, and senior leaders are committed to listening to colleagues through initiatives like its new ‘Winning Connections’ programme and its ‘Board 360’ series, where colleagues at all levels are encouraged to share ideas and take part in open, transparent, two-way conversations.

Danske Bank is committed to creating a collaborative culture where colleagues are empowered to make their mark and have a strong sense of belonging. Colleagues contribute to driving this agenda through its ‘Making Your Mark’ engagement champions, wellbeing and affinity networks who nurture a culture of openness, collaboration, and psychological safety.

The organisation continues to invest in developing future talent, investing in the personal growth and development of its people, building the skills and experiences needed for the future world of work, cultivating fresh perspectives, leadership skills, Gen AI expertise, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring ‘squiggly careers.’

Danske Bank’s colleagues are committed to making a difference and positive impact which is reflected in high levels of participation in the organisation’s volunteering, sustainability efforts, charity partner, and financial education initiatives.

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Wellbeing

93% of staff agreed

Help is available to support my mental wellbeing

This year, Danske Bank’s wellbeing theme is mental health delivered through the ‘Your Self Care’ programme. With extensive colleague support, it includes the launch of mental health toolkits; a new people leader workshop, mental health leading from the front; partnering with Benenden with webinars, location visits to share information on resources and offer one-to-one support.
Personal Growth

87% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Danske Bank’s Learning at Work Week was open to all colleagues and consisted of 14 top-quality sessions and inspirational speakers. With a mixture of external and internal speakers, Danske Bank colleagues focused on the central theme ‘Winning in the Marketplace’ and explored skills such as AI, Relationship Management, customer insights and focused on external perspectives.
Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Danske Bank is committed to making a positive social impact in Northern Ireland. Through community engagement it supports the next generation with a focus on financial education and employability skills, with programmes including Money Smart Financial Education. It also has a dedicated charity partner, Include Youth, and has raised over £100,000 through colleague fundraising.
Wellbeing
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93% of staff agreed

Help is available to support my mental wellbeing

This year, Danske Bank’s wellbeing theme is mental health delivered through the ‘Your Self Care’ programme. With extensive colleague support, it includes the launch of mental health toolkits; a new people leader workshop, mental health leading from the front; partnering with Benenden with webinars, location visits to share information on resources and offer one-to-one support.
Personal Growth
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87% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Danske Bank’s Learning at Work Week was open to all colleagues and consisted of 14 top-quality sessions and inspirational speakers. With a mixture of external and internal speakers, Danske Bank colleagues focused on the central theme ‘Winning in the Marketplace’ and explored skills such as AI, Relationship Management, customer insights and focused on external perspectives.
Wellbeing
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93% of staff agreed

Help is available to support my mental wellbeing

This year, Danske Bank’s wellbeing theme is mental health delivered through the ‘Your Self Care’ programme. With extensive colleague support, it includes the launch of mental health toolkits; a new people leader workshop, mental health leading from the front; partnering with Benenden with webinars, location visits to share information on resources and offer one-to-one support.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
Founded in 1809. Limited status 1883.
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
41
Employee average age
40% : 60%
Male : Female employee ratio
40%
Employees earning £35k+
9%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
At Danske Bank we’re ambitious to create an environment where customers, colleagues and society thrive. Attracting, nurturing and retaining highly skilled and engaged colleagues who are passionate about what we do has been fundamental to our success for 200 years.

Vicky Davies, CEO - Danske Bank

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