Pepper Money has appointed Clare Jarvis in the new role of head of national accounts.

She will be responsible for driving Pepper’s national accounts strategy, working with networks, clubs and specialist distribution partners to help brokers to place more of their “interesting” cases with Pepper.

Jarvis has over 20 years experience in financial services, having worked as an underwriter, broker and packager as well as holding senior sales roles at Santander, New Street and Accord, where she managed corporate accounts.

She said: “This is such an exciting opportunity to join a lender that is making a real impact in the specialist mortgage market. I am looking forward to working closely with Pepper’s BDMs and our key partners to identify opportunities where we can create value by working together.”

Rob Barnard, sales director of Pepper Money, added: “Interesting cases are the new normal for brokers and as the lender for interesting cases, we have big growth plans at Pepper. Clare will play a vital role in helping us to achieve these plans and we are really pleased to welcome her to the team.”