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

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Venture and Growth Equity Investor is seeking a Portfolio Director to manage a portfolio of innovative companies. The role focuses on strategic oversight, value creation, and collaboration with management teams to drive growth. Ideal candidates will possess experience in venture capital and a strong track record in stakeholder engagement and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Professional with board-level exposure in venture capital, growth or private equity.
• Experience in directly working with portfolio companies for growth and resolution of challenges.
• Financially astute with hands-on experience in fundraising and exits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a portfolio of 5-12 high-potential companies.
• Lead value creation initiatives including operational improvements and exit planning.
• Contribute to decision-making through structured analysis and investment material preparation.

Skills

Venture Capital

Strategic Planning

Fundraising

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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

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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