Cleckheaton-based housebuilder Jones Homes (Northern) Ltd has promoted Howard Gray to divisional land director.

Mr Gray takes overall responsibility for the land team, overseeing the sourcing and purchasing of suitable land for development.

He joined Jones Homes more than nine years ago as land manager, said: “I am delighted to have been promoted to divisional land director and honoured to join the board in this region.”

Regional director Robert Adams said: “Howard has been a key part of the team in this region for just under a decade.

“He has consistently purchased land that has enabled us to further develop the Jones Homes brand and product offering. It is testimony to his hard work and continued commitment that he has received this very well deserved promotion.”