An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced investment professional to join a leading UK growth capital investor as Portfolio Director.
This role offers the chance to work across a diverse portfolio of high-growth businesses, applying your investment expertise to drive value creation, influence strategy, and support successful exits.
The role
As Portfolio Director, you will:
* Lead engagement with portfolio management teams, ensuring delivery against value creation plans and investment strategy.
* Provide challenge and support at board level, bringing commercial and financial rigour to strategic decision-making.
* Partner with Investment Directors to optimise portfolio performance and maximise returns.
* Play an active role in planning and executing exit strategies, ensuring attractive outcomes for all stakeholders.
* Contribute to ongoing development of the firm's portfolio management framework and best practice.
The individual
We are seeking a proven investment or private equity professional who brings:
* Significant post-investment portfolio management experience, ideally within PE, growth capital, or a related investment setting.
* A strong track record of driving performance, governance, and value creation across multiple businesses.
* Gravitas and credibility to influence boards and management teams.
* Commercial acumen and analytical depth, with the ability to identify opportunities and risks across a diverse portfolio.
* Strategic mindset with hands-on pragmatism.
Why apply?
This is a rare senior opportunity to join a highly regarded growth investor with a clear purpose and strong reputation. Based in Bristol, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering portfolio success across the South West and beyond, while working as part of a national team of leading investment professionals.