Aldermore bank has appointed Alice Pocock as its new relationship manager for the South West in its retail mortgage team.

Pocock joins Aldermore with over seven years’ experience in financial services, having previously worked in underwriting and as a business development manager.

Most recently, she worked at Newbury Building Society.

Jon Cooper, head of mortgage distribution, Aldermore, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Alice to the Retail Mortgage team. Alice is joining at an exciting time when we’re looking to further strengthen and expand our services for brokers and customers alike, and Alice’s experience will be a valuable addition as we move forward to realise our growth ambitions.”

Pocock added: “I’m thrilled to be joining the great team at Aldermore. I’m deeply committed to engaging with brokers to understand the individual needs of their clients, so I can find them the solutions that work.

“I can’t wait to get started at a busy and exciting time for the Bank and our broker partners.”