Portfolio Director, Leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor, London, UK

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK venture and growth equity investor is seeking a Portfolio Director to manage and support a portfolio of high-potential companies. This role involves providing strategic oversight, driving performance, and engaging in decision-making processes aligned with portfolio objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in venture capital or private equity and experience in board-level interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital or private equity with board-level exposure.
• Strong track record supporting growth and resolving challenges for portfolio companies.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 5-12 companies, providing strategic oversight.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and operational improvements.
• Prepare materials for Investment Committee meetings.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Performance improvement

Job description

Portfolio Director, Leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor, London, UK

Portfolio Director, Leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor, London, UK

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About our client

We are partnering with a leading growth investor focussed on early- to late stage venture and growth businesses. With billions under management across a varied portfolio across multiple high growth sectors, the team has a strong track record of supporting growth and delivering long-term value. The firm routinely co-invests with top-tier global funds and is now looking to add a 'Portfolio Director' to its team. This role will be central to managing and supporting a portfolio of high-potential companies, helping shape their strategic direction, drive performance, and support key events such as follow-on investments and exits. What the job involves

• Take active board roles across a portfolio of 5-12 companies, providing strategic oversight and supporting management teams
• Lead on value creation initiatives including fundraising, strategic reviews, operational improvements, and exit planning
• Contribute to portfolio-level decision-making through structured analysis and the preparation of Investment Committee materials
• Work collaboratively across internal teams to align company plans with broader fund objectives
• Engage in complex and challenging situations where thoughtful intervention can drive meaningful outcomes

Who we are looking for

• A professional with experience in venture capital, growth or private equity, or a related investment environment with board-level exposure
• Strong track record of working directly with portfolio companies to support growth, resolve challenges, and deliver results
• Financially and commercially astute, with hands-on experience in fundraising, exits, and strategic planning
• Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, from founders to fund partners, and able to navigate complex dynamics
• A team-oriented individual who is also confident operating independently and taking ownership of portfolio responsibilities

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