Ready to shape the future of regional investment? This is your opportunity to take a leading role in deploying capital where it truly matters, driving economic growth, sustainability, and long-term value across the UK.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to lead the design, delivery, and oversight of high-impact local investment strategies across private markets. From infrastructure and housing to clean energy and SME finance, you’ll build and manage portfolios that deliver both strong financial returns and meaningful regional outcomes.
Why this role stands out
This isn’t just portfolio management—it’s influence at scale. You’ll work at the intersection of investment excellence and public purpose, engaging with government priorities, regional stakeholders, and institutional partners to deliver tangible change.
What you’ll be doing
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Lead the structuring and execution of local investment funds and services
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Source, assess, and execute direct investments and fund opportunities across private markets
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Build and manage a diversified, high-performing portfolio
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Develop robust investment frameworks and allocation strategies
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Partner with local authorities, investment managers, and key stakeholders
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Drive impact reporting, measuring economic, social, and environmental outcomes
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Play a key role in investment committees and strategic decision-making
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Lead and develop a high-performing investment team
What you’ll bring
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Strong track record in private markets investing (institutional or asset management environment)
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Expertise in portfolio construction, risk assessment, and performance analysis
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Ability to translate complex investment strategies into clear, compelling insights
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Proven leadership and stakeholder management at a senior level
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High integrity, commercial judgement, and the confidence to challenge and influence
The bigger picture
You’ll help deliver investment strategies aligned with national priorities while creating lasting value for communities. If you’re driven by both performance and purpose, this is a rare opportunity to do both, at scale.