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

PER; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK venture and growth equity investor is seeking a Portfolio Director to join their London team. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio, providing strategic oversight, and engaging in value creation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in venture capital or private equity, with a proven ability to deliver results and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional in venture capital or private equity with board-level exposure.
• Strong track record of supporting growth and delivering results.
• Financially astute with hands-on experience in fundraising and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Taking active board roles across a portfolio of 5–12 companies.
• Leading value creation initiatives including fundraising and strategic reviews.
• Contributing to portfolio-level decision-making through structured analysis.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Fundraising

Operational improvements

Stakeholder management

Team-oriented

Job description

Reference: 14531 New
Portfolio Director, Leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor, London, UK

We’re working with one of the UK’s most established early- and growth-stage investors. They’re looking to appoint a Portfolio Director to join their London-based team, working across a portfolio spanning various sectors. This role is ideal for experienced investment or portfolio professionals with board-level experience.

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

Venture & Growth Capital

UK

5 - 10 years

10 - 15 years

About our client

We are partnering with a leading growth investor focused on early- to late-stage venture and growth businesses. With billions under management across a diverse portfolio in multiple high-growth sectors, the team has a strong track record of supporting growth and delivering long-term value. The firm often 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

• Taking active board roles across a portfolio of 5–12 companies, providing strategic oversight and supporting management teams
• Leading value creation initiatives including fundraising, strategic reviews, operational improvements, and exit planning
• Contributing to portfolio-level decision-making through structured analysis and preparing Investment Committee materials
• Working collaboratively across internal teams to align company plans with broader fund objectives
• Engaging in complex situations where thoughtful intervention can drive meaningful outcomes

Who we are looking for

• An experienced professional in venture capital, growth, private equity, or a related investment environment with board-level exposure
• A strong track record of supporting growth, resolving challenges, and delivering results with portfolio companies
• Financially and commercially astute, with hands-on experience in fundraising, exits, and strategic planning
• Comfortable working with stakeholders from founders to fund partners, navigating complex dynamics
• A team-oriented individual confident operating independently and taking ownership of portfolio responsibilities