Investment Director – Property

Invest Impactly; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social impact investment firm in London is seeking an Investment Director – Property to enhance the supply of social and affordable housing. The role involves leading property investment development, analyzing market trends, and managing a portfolio targeted at social change. Ideal candidates should have experience in property investments and a commitment to improving lives in the UK. The role offers flexible working arrangements and focuses on equitable practices.

Benefits

Opportunity for employment sponsorship

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK.
• Experience in detailed analysis, communication, and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of property/real estate investments, specifically social and affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new property investment opportunities and pipeline building.
• Identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can support solutions.
• Manage the investment process, including investment proposal analysis and structuring.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

About Better Society Capital

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK’s leading social impact‑led investor, striving to address social issues and inequalities by fostering a robust social impact investment market. Established in 2011, BSC has been instrumental in escalating the social impact investment sector twelve‑fold to over £10 billion. This capital supports organisations addressing wide‑ranging social issues, including homelessness, mental health, and fuel poverty. BSC is committed to creating impactful finance solutions and is set to implement a novel strategic approach by 2026, aiming to tackle social issues on a national scale. Recognized for its pioneering ethos, BSC emphasizes rigorous methodology and respects collaborative work environments, ensuring all team members and partners are valued for their individual contributions.

About this Role

The role of Investment Director – Property at Better Society Capital offers a unique opportunity to enhance the supply of social and affordable housing in the UK using impact finance. This position calls for a passionate professional motivated by designing innovative solutions to chronic social problems. You will be leading the development of new property investment opportunities, working closely with market needs to identify scenarios where social impact investments can make meaningful differences. In collaboration with the wider organisation and external partners, you’ll harness your expertise in identifying investment strategies aligned with BSC’s impact goals. This pivotal role extends to overseeing property investments through BSC’s established processes, including building balanced investment portfolios and conducting comprehensive analyses of market trends and economic indicators. As part of the leadership team, you’ll engage in systems change dialogues and contribute to the overall strategic direction of Better Society Capital.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new property investment opportunities and pipeline building.
• Identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can support solutions.
• Utilise BSC’s systems change tools for scalable social property impact investments.
• Manage the investment process, including investment proposal analysis and structuring.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Own the management and performance of the property investment portfolio.
• Lead analysis of market trends for actionable insights.
• Build and manage key strategic relationships with fund managers and investors.
• Influence system actors through thought leadership and partnerships.

Requirements

• Demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK.
• Experience in detailed analysis, communication, and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of property/real estate investments, specifically social and affordable housing.
• Familiarity with real estate finance and application to complex challenges.
• Relationship building and influencing skills.
• Experience managing people and leading teams.
• Background in social impact investment is preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity for employment sponsorship.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Amenities accommodating accessible working environments.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Learning and development through on‑the‑job experiences and training.
• Engagement in a pioneering and respectful organisational culture.