Referencing Specialist - Management Due Diligence (Venture Capital & Private Equity).

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Job summary

A leading consultancy focused on management due diligence seeks a Referencing Specialist to support and lead referencing projects. The ideal candidate will have a recruitment background and possess key skills in communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration. The role offers flexibility with part-time options considered, and training opportunities available for professional development.

Qualifications

• Recruitment or HR experience in fast growth businesses preferred.
• Willingness to learn and self-motivate is essential.
• Not an entry level position; previous work experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support referencing projects for management due diligence.
• Conduct detailed reference calls and write reports.
• Perform desktop research confidently using platforms like LinkedIn.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Senior level interaction

Proactiveness

Collaboration

Integrity

Job description

Confidas People Job Description

Role: Referencing Specialist - Management Due Diligence Consultant (Venture Capital & Private Equity).

About the Company

Confidas People is a leading, independent consultancy specialising in Management Team Due Diligence and People Assessment to support Venture Capital and Private Equity investment. Founded in 2017, we have been experiencing consistent year on year growth, and are now looking to add to the team to improve our capability and capacity to provide trusted advisory services to our valued clients. We operate exclusively on behalf of venture capital and private equity firms, engaging with C-suite executives of ambitious, dynamic companies, and as a result, all projects are fast-paced and demanding, but equally rewarding and stimulating.

About the Role

Working as a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting and eventually leading referencing projects. This is a vital role in helping not only the delivery of our work, but also in the growth of the business.

The role will consist of a combination of the following:

• Detailed Reference Calls & accurate note taking
• Conducting Desktop Research - confident navigating LinkedIn/Companies House & similar databases
• Report writing - analysing & summarising reference calls

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will come from a recruitment background, looking to utilise existing skills within a different environment, and without the pressures of business development. Our work is very niche and specialist, therefore we do not expect potential candidates to have exact experience of what we do. We have diverse backgrounds ourselves and understand the value of transferrable skills and experience. We offer full training through in-house, on the job training and externally provided formal courses. There will also be the opportunity to study for appropriate professional qualifications. The willingness to learn, self-motivate and contribute as part of a high-performing team is absolutely essential. We are open to considering candidates with the following experience:

• Recruitment & Executive Search
• HR, especially within a fast growth venture capital or private equity backed business
• Operational experience requiring significant people management and team building within a particular function

Essential skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent listening skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines and working under time pressure
• Confident operating at a senior level
• Proactive and collaborative
• High integrity

This is not an entry level or graduate position, and due to the senior level, we operate at, previous work experience that offers transferrable skills is essential. We work remotely, however also get together as a team once a month. This role is UK based. This is an employed position, however part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

If you would like to apply, please send a CV with covering letter to - Recruitment@