Investment Manager - Growth Impact Fund

Investment Manager - Growth Impact Fund

Location: Role holder can be located nationwide however must be able to regularly visit the London Office
Department: Big Issue Invest Head Office
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Diversity Focused, Social Impact Investing

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s leading Social Impact Investors on their Diversity Focused Fund, the Growth Impact Fund.

We encourage and welcome applicants from all members of the community and particularly applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector – women in finance, people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

The Investment Manager will work closely with the Investment Director to support the origination and execution of deals and ongoing support to portfolio companies through the Growth Impact Fund, which has been designed to address structural barriers facing entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. You will also be working closely with our Joint Venture Partner – UnLtd. in managing the existing portfolio of diverse social enterprise clients on behalf of the fund.

This role will involve engaging impact-driven founders, managing the investment processes, assessing across risk, impact, and financial returns, and contributing to the overall development of the Fund's strategy and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have experience in impact investing, portfolio management, and a passion for supporting underrepresented founders with lived experience who are tackling inequality.

You will have a proven ability to manage full end-to-end investment processes, strong experience in impact investing, and of working with diverse-led organisations.

You are an effective negotiator and communicator with the ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, present investment proposals, communicate complex ideas, and build relationships.

If this sounds like you and you are a supporter of our work then please see the attached Job Description for a fuller summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is in the range of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays that grows incrementally with service.
• Flexible working policy.
• Hybrid working available.
• Pension scheme.
• Private Health care cover.
• Enhanced Family benefits.
• On-going learning and development.
• Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing.
• Perkpal Benefits scheme.

Workplace details:

The role is based in the Big Issue Head Office in Finsbury Park, London, with hybrid working available – The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK but must be able to travel to the London Head Office as and when required.

Closing date: 04 May 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we may shortlist and interview before the role closes so please apply asap.

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

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