Head of Project Management - Infrastructure Renewables - Selby Jennings - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Selby Jennings is exclusively partnering with a leading UK-based investment manager with over £2bn in assets under management to appoint a Head ofProject Management. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a highly organised and experienced professional who can spearhead all investor relations functions with a strong focus on project management, process execution, and team leadership.

This is not a sales or fundraising-led role. While experience supporting fundraises is beneficial, the priority is on operational excellence, delivery, and strategic coordination across investor-facing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and manage a small, high-performing Investor Relations team.
  • Provide day-to-day oversight, coaching, and accountability.
  • Foster a collaborative, delivery-focused culture.

• Project Management & Process

  • Own the planning and execution of investor-related projects, particularly fundraise launches.
  • Drive timelines, workflows, and cross-functional coordination to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Continuously improve internal processes and reporting frameworks.

• Collateral & Communications

  • Define and uphold high standards for investor-facing materials (e.g., pitch decks, factsheets, reports).
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment across all communications.
  • Work closely with marketing, compliance, and investment teams to deliver best-in-class outputs.

• Fundraise Execution

  • Lead the operational side of fundraise launches, from planning through to delivery.
  • Understand the steps required to build momentum and engagement throughout a campaign.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.

• Investor Targeting & Strategy

  • Suggest investor targets using internal knowledge, market research, and external databases.
  • While deep personal investor relationships are not essential, a strategic understanding of the investor landscape is important.
  • Support the development of outreach strategies and engagement plans.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10+ years in investor relations, investment management, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on project delivery and team leadership.
• Execution-Oriented: Proven ability to manage complex, deadline-driven initiatives with precision.
• Leadership: Hands-on team leader with a collaborative and structured approach.
• Detail-Focused: High standards for quality and consistency in investor materials and communications.
• Strategic Thinker: Understands how to build and maintain momentum during fundraising campaigns.
• Resourceful: Able to identify and suggest investor targets through research and strategic insight.