Martin Harvey has been recruited as the new senior mortgage adviser at the Teachers Building Society.

Harvey (pictured) previously advised and managed adviser teams at Lloyds Banking Group in the Dorset area and will be heading the team of mortgage advisers.

He said: “I was really please to be appointed in this role, I’m looking forward to working with the team and to help Teachers and local residents get onto the property ladder.”

James Bawa, chief executive at the Teachers Building Society, added: “I’m pleased to welcome Martin to Teachers Building Society. We are always striving to expand and move forwards as a Society and this new role will help us achieve our plan for steady and continued growth.

“I am sure he will strengthen the society with his expertise and experience.”