Norton Group has appointed Daniel Jones as bridging and commercial sales manager.

Jones joins Norton Group with over 14 years of expertise in lending.

Previously, he has served as a senior business development manager at Reparo Finance, specialising in first and second charge secured lending.

Prior to this, he spent 10 years as a local business manager at Lloyds Bank.

In his new role, Jones will head up the bridging and commercial loans department. He will be responsible for growing the existing client base and building relationships with new and existing intermediaries.

Norton Group managing director Paul Stringer says: “I’m very pleased to welcome Dan to the Norton Group. He has a vast amount of experience in both bridging and commercial lending and will prove an invaluable asset to enable the continued growth of this division within Norton.”

“I am looking forward to working with him whilst he helps the group further expand his department.”