Kendrick will start in the new role immediately. Jazz FM re-launched in October last year after being taken off air in 2005.

Jazz FM programme controller Mike Vitti says, "This promotion reflects Rosie's commitment to the station, the passion that she displays and the sheer hard work that she has demonstrated since we launched last year."

Jazz FM has also recently announced that DJ Helen Mayhew is to return to the station.

Mayhew, who worked at the station presenting the ...