Jake joined this month from Goldentree Financial Services where he spent nine years working across residential-led development projects.

In his new role he will be based in the North West, supporting developers and advisers in the region while also working with contacts nationwide.

Elsewhere, HTB has promoted Joseph Gibson to lending manager and Andrew Dignum and Sarah Dix as senior lending directors.

Abbie Mace has been named operations and data analyst, a role she will take up in March.

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“These appointments and promotions reflect a very deliberate approach to how we build our development finance team,” said Neil Leitch, managing director of development finance at HTB.

“Having the right experience involved early, and staying engaged as projects evolve, is critical.

“Strengthening the team in this way gives us the depth and continuity to support schemes through planning, delivery and exit, even when timelines shift, with the confidence that facilities agreed at the outset remain dependable.”

Jake added: “What matters in this part of the market is applying sound judgement consistently as schemes move through delivery, particularly when circumstances change.

“The approach to staying closely engaged through that process was a big attraction for me, and I am looking forward to contributing to the team.”