Ventures Director

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Focus Search and Selection Full time

**Ventures Director**

Are you an experienced and highly motivated Ventures Director, looking to join a well-established business who has a strong proposition in the Venture Capital space in the UK? If this, is you please read on

My client is looking for a Ventures Director to work closely with the Head of ventures at the heart of an exciting and fast paced ecosystem which regularly invests in the UK’s most promising tech start-ups.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Using own network to source, oversee and optimise deal flow.
- Building new relationships with accelerators, VC firms, and other sources.
- Presenting and taking part in events and panels to build their brand.
- Being a key point of contact with founders of the UK’s brightest start-ups.
- Negotiating Terms Sheets and key deal parameters.
- Performing and overseeing assessments on opportunities.
- Leading on Investment Committee papers and presenting these internally.
- Working with internal and external legal teams to agree on deal points.
- Working with external experts to assess technology and tax status.
- Acting as board observer for companies if required and resolving issues.
- Preparing investor reports and working with external NEDs.
- Identifying, developing, and growing relationships with potential new NEDs.

**Essential Experience & Skills**
- Must have 7-10 years’ experience in start-ups or start-up investment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a flair for negotiation, influencing and persuading.
- Talented presenter and track record of contributing to panels and events.
- Experience acting on the boards of early-stage companies.
- A team player with experience of managing teams to high performance.
- Excited by the world of early-stage start-ups.

Please note that our client is an equal opportunities Employer and adheres to all relevant legislation and offer services regardless of age, race, sex, disability or religious belief.

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