Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced that Jamie Jolly has decided to step down and pursue new opportunities having led HTB’s bridging finance proposition since May 2022.

Alex Upton, managing director of specialist mortgages, will assume full responsibility for bridging.

She previously led the development finance team before becoming managing director of specialist mortgages and will now extend her leadership to the bridging division.

Jolly, who was director of bridging at HTB, said: “Since joining the bank, I’ve had the privilege of working with an exceptional team to build HTB’s bridging offering into one of the most trusted in the market. Together, we’ve developed a strong proposition and delivered excellent results for brokers and their clients.

“With the bridging team in a great position and recent enhancements in place, the timing feels right for me to move on to new pastures. I’m excited to see HTB’s continued success under Alex’s leadership.”

Upton added: “With my new role overseeing both bridging and specialist mortgages, brokers can expect even more cohesive support across HTB’s lending teams. They’ll continue to benefit from quick decisions, expert advice, and the personalised service they’ve come to rely on.

“We’re committed to ensuring brokers maintain the familiar points of contact they value while creating stronger alignment across all our lending divisions. Our aim is to focus every part of the business on delivering the best possible outcomes for brokers and their clients.

“This expanded role isn’t about merging teams – it’s about having the oversight to dig deeper into each division and uncover new opportunities for growth. It’s about being more strategic, finding ways to offer more to our brokers, and challenging ourselves to go further.

“With strong, dedicated teams on both sides, we’re ready to explore new opportunities to support our brokers and help them thrive in an evolving market.”