Venture Portfolio Growth Manager – Hybrid/Flexible

Company: Chris Hayes Associates
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Portfolio Investment Manager to join our growing Venture Capital team in the East Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-growth, innovative businesses and play a key role in driving value across a diverse investment portfolio.

You will be responsible for managing and supporting portfolio companies post‑investment, working closely with founders and senior leadership teams to accelerate growth, improve performance, and deliver successful exits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of venture investments across multiple sectors
  • Build strong relationships with founders, CEOs, and senior stakeholders
  • Provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies on growth, scaling, and operations
  • Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and risk across investments
  • Support follow‑on funding rounds, refinancing, and exit processes
  • Work closely with the investment team on new deal flow and due diligence
  • Represent the firm at board meetings and act as a trusted advisor

About You

  • Proven experience in venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, or investment management
  • Strong financial analysis and modelling skills
  • Experience working with high‑growth or early‑stage businesses
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Commercially driven with a hands‑on, problem‑solving, value‑creation mindset
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Board‑level or observer experience
  • Sector experience in technology, life sciences, or clean energy

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work with innovative, high‑growth companies
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
  • Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
  • Strong career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are passionate about venture investing and supporting ambitious businesses to scale, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026