Head of Investment Programmes

Firstport; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social investment organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Investment Programmes to provide strategic oversight on repayable investment programmes. The successful candidate will lead a talented team, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working options, ideal for those passionate about social impact and financial acumen.

Benefits

5% pension

Flexible working patterns

Collaborative and values-driven environment

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with a passion for social impact.
• Capable of steering complex investment programmes.
• Comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of all repayable investment programmes.
• Guide and support the Investment Team.
• Ensure robust financial management and governance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic oversight

Operational management

Relationship building

Job description

Head of Investment Programmes

Senior appointment and key member of the Firstport Leadership Team. You will provide strategic, operational and managerial oversight of all repayable investment programmes across the Firstport Group, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to the highest standards of quality and impact.

Reporting to

Group CEO

Salary and Hours

£53,000 + 5% pension. Full-time (Flexible patterns available).

Based

Home working, with access to our office in Edinburgh and occasional travel throughout Scotland.

Start date

ASAP. Permanent contract.

About the Role

• Strategic and operational oversight of all repayable investment programmes across the Group.
• Guidance and support for a talented Investment Team.
• Robust financial management, governance and risk frameworks for all programmes.
• Building and maintaining key relationships with co‑investors, programme partners and funders.

About You

Experienced professional with financial acumen and passion for social impact. Comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels, capable of steering complex investment programmes while empowering your team to deliver high‑quality, client‑centric work.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to shape the future of social investment in Scotland. Work alongside a committed team in a collaborative, flexible, and values‑driven environment.

Legal and Equality

Firstport is an accredited investor in Diversityand and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to recruit and retain the best candidates from the widest pool of talent, reflecting the communities we serve.

Application

Applicant must have the right to work in the UK. Deadline: 9 am, Monday 17 November 2025.

Interview Process

Two parts: a short task‑based activity followed by an interview panel. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday 20 November 2025. W/c 24 November and w/c 1 December.