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

PER Ltd.; 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. The role involves strategic oversight, value creation initiatives, and collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in venture capital or private equity, strong financial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex dynamics. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to drive meaningful outcomes across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital, growth, or private equity with board-level exposure.
• Strong track record with portfolio companies to support growth and resolve challenges.
• Financially astute with hands-on experience in fundraising and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Take active board roles across a portfolio of 5–12 companies.
• Lead on value creation initiatives including fundraising and exit planning.
• Contribute to portfolio-level decision-making and align company plans with fund objectives.

Skills

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Strategic Planning

Fundraising

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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 focused on early- to late-stage venture and growth businesses. With billions under management across a varied portfolio in 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

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

Who we are looking for

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

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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