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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.