Investor Relations

About South East Angels

We’re a leading angel group in the UK, dedicated to challenging the status quo of our industry and creating value in the UK startup investment ecosystem. As a community, we back innovative startups that positively impact the world. To date, the group have deployed £2.1M+ capital into 25 startups.

Our mission is to increase the success of angel Investing through a diverse community, high-quality deal access, and education. 

The value you’ll add

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our group's culture, driving membership growth, supporting the success of our investments, and ensuring we deliver an exceptional experience against our three membership pillars: Invest, Learn, and Socialise. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of angel investing in the UK whilst working closely with innovative startups and experienced investors.

How you will measure success

• The growth, diversity and culture of our network
• Community engagement levels and feedback
• The success of our partnerships & initiatives
• Our investment activity and the success of our portfolio

What you can expect to be doing

Member Experience

• Building strong and positive rapport with our members ensuring they are achieving their membership objectives, and we’re exceeding their expectations
• Managing our community, evaluating group data and engagement, and protecting our group's culture
• Maintaining consistent engagement and communication with our members via Slack, our newsletter, 1:1 calls and in-person catch-ups
• Managing our yearly member calendar, planning and organising events across the 3 membership elements, maximising attendance, delivering & hosting exceptional events
• Identifying useful resources for investors, creating resources, engaging members in the creation of group resources, and creating membership-specific guides and resources

Growth

• Leading on marketing activity to grow our angel investor network including comms, content, and events
• Leveraging our brand to identify and attract new potential members who fit our highly selective criteria
• Maintaining an active and engaging presence on LinkedIn aligned with our brand values
• Attending and speaking at industry conferences and events
• Securing partnerships and collaborating with relevant organisations in the startup ecosystem
• Playing a key strategic role in the organisation and delivery of our annual investor conference
• Supporting the director with the launch of wider initiatives and programmes aimed at our target audience
• Supporting brand initiatives through content creation, social media and thought leadership activities
• Staying up to date with the startup investment market, developing and sharing relevant content with our network

Deal & Portfolio Management

• Support with driving the quality, diversity, and relevance of our deal flow
• Facilitating group deals through effective stakeholder management
• Building strong relationships with our portfolio, staying up to date with performance, and generally champion our founders
• Developing our connections and resources to benefit our portfolio
• Offering personalised guidance and mentorship to portfolio companies

Our ideal candidate

• Excellent relationship-building skills with expertise in crafting long-term relationships.
• Experience in investor relations, business development, or a similar role in the startup/investment ecosystem.
• Experience with marketing and brand strategy and its application through social media, written communication, and digital assets
• A good understanding of the UK startup and investment landscape and a passion for startups and angel investing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and event planning abilities
• Proficiency in tech platforms such as Notion, Airtable, Mural, and Canva
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering results

Where you'll be based

Our office is located in Brighton & Hove where the team meets 2-3 days a week. Your role will also involve travel across Sussex, Surrey, and London to deliver our core events. Outside of this, you can choose to work remotely or come in to the office, allowing you flexibility for your preferred working style.

Compensation

• £39,000 - £49,000 (salary + performance bonus)
• Annual personal development budget
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Coworking membership at a top coworking space in Brighton
• Extra time off between Christmas and New Year
• Big opportunity for your role to grow with the company

Equal Employment Opportunity

We know that some people may be put off from applying for a role if they don't meet all elements of a job description. If you think you can make a difference to our business, then why not give it a try? South East Angels is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to apply

If you're passionate about the startup investment ecosystem and eager to play a crucial role in a growing angel group that is challenging the status quo, we'd love to hear from you. Hit the apply button to be taken to our application form and send in your info to be considered for this position

Our Hiring Process

• CV & video review
• 20-minute call
• In-person group interview