Social Investment Manager

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The Fusion21 Foundation is the charitable arm of the Fusion21 Group.

Reporting directly to the Head of Foundation and working closely with the Group Executive Director (Business Services), the role will lead the day-to-day management of the foundation's social investment activities.

The Social Investment Manager is responsible for identifying suitable funds, overseeing the due diligence process, managing the existing portfolio, and ensuring financial and social performance targets are met.

Additionally, the role includes providing regular reports to internal stakeholders on the portfolio's impact and financial returns.

Salary Range: £40,000 – £50,000

A full job description can be found here.

Key responsibilities include:

Social Investment Management: Manage and develop the foundation's social investment portfolio. Contribute to the development of the foundation's social investment strategy and policies. Ensure the foundation's investments meet both financial and social targets, with a clear performance management approach. Oversee the social investment process, ensuring effective management of stage gates and structured decision-making. Present investment proposals to internal stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Investment Committee (IC). Stay informed of market trends (investor and investee), regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in social investment.

Opportunity identification and analysis: Identify and assess fund investment opportunities that align with the foundation's strategic priorities. Oversee the commissioned due diligence process, ensuring comprehensive financial analysis, risk assessment, and impact evaluation to support informed investment decisions. Work closely with external fund managers to ensure strong governance, impact measurement, and financial sustainability.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and manage the foundation's portfolio of social investments, including performance tracking and reporting. Provide insightful reports to internal stakeholders, demonstrating the impact and financial performance of investments.

Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including fund managers, co-investors, and social finance networks. Actively participate in networking and sector engagement to enhance the foundation's profile and investment opportunities.

Benefits:

Rewarding career path: Enjoy a progressive role with a competitive salary structure and bonus scheme.
Work-life balance: Maintain a healthy work life balance with a flexible 35-hour workweek, 25+ days of annual leave (increasing after 2 years), and the option to buy and sell annual leave.
Benefits package: A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive pension, leadership development program, team events, healthcare cash plan, rewards and benefits scheme, death-in-service benefit, cost-of-living adjustments and even a birthday day off.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're eager to explore a new challenge and leverage your expertise, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Maria Rooney at Maria@fintellectrecruitment.co.uk or call 07500 324 831.