Vida Homeloans has announced two promotions in its sales and marketing team.

Nick Allen has been promoted to director of marketing and Simon Chapman, digital marketing manager, becomes head of marketing.

Ian Giles, director of marketing at Vida since the launch of the company in 2016, moves to a marketing consultancy role.

Guy Batchelor, Vida’s sales and marketing director, said: “As one of the fastest growing lenders in the mortgage market, we are always delighted to be able to develop our in-house talent and promote internally.

“We wish Ian, Nick and Simon the best in their new roles as we continue in our drive to become the specialist lender of choice in the UK mortgage market.”