On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Grantham-based broker Clever Lending has appointed a national commercial manager to support the launch of its new property development funding service.
Emma Tempest brings 20 years’ worth of financial services experience to the firm, having previously established an independent brokerage and developed her own portfolio of properties.
The company’s new service will see it provide finance solutions for property developments of any size.
Tempest said: “It’s vital property developers have access to reliable and consistent support, advice and funding, which assists them in delivering their plans. We’re now here to not only source finance for landowners and developers, but also provide guidance on planning queries, knowledge on property markets and assistance in producing effective business plans to secure required funding.”
Jon Hinde, head of economy and skills at InvestSK, South Kesteven’s economic growth company, added: “I meet regularly with businesses that want to stay and grow in South Kesteven, and new companies looking to move into the area.
“InvestSK’s job is to make it as easy as possible for them to meet their growth ambitions by helping to identify and fulfil their land, property, finance and skills requirements.
“We welcome initiatives that boost the district’s commercial ecosystem and look forward to Clever Lending’s new service becoming a key part of the business support and funding network in South Kesteven.”
HWA managing director Giles Ward with Matt Koren
Elsewhere, Nottingham-based engineering consultancy Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has appointed a new senior engineer.
Matt Koren re-joins HWA having previously spent two years as a structural engineer with the company.
He said: “I’m very pleased to have re-joined the team at HWA. I was attracted back by the exciting projects in the pipeline and the strong working relationships I had previously built with my colleagues here.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to deploy the knowledge and experience I gained elsewhere and apply them to new challenges at HWA.”
