Portfolio Director - South West

£Competitive+Bonus+Carry - Transformation Associate Network
Ref: 803 Date Posted: Thursday 18 Sep 2025

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.