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Platform Community Manager - Job Summary
Manage and develop impactful relationships with portfolio company leadership and non-executive networks to support growth through community building, communications, events, and partnerships leveraging technology and AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as key contact for portfolio founders, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders on platform and community matters
- Build relationships across portfolio leadership and non-executive networks to support company growth
- Support onboarding of new portfolio companies and introduce them to the platform ecosystem
- Manage and host networking events including webinars, dinners, and summits
- Draft internal and external communications to facilitate knowledge sharing
- Maintain a digital resource center using the Circle platform
- Identify and vet portfolio resources and preferred partners
- Contribute to deal origination by expanding the community of prospective portfolio companies
Requirements
- Experience in community, operations, or platform roles within startups, accelerators, or venture communities
- High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
- Strong project management and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and autonomy
- Familiarity or experience experimenting with AI tools
- Ability to track engagement and ROI of platform initiatives using data analysis
- Experience with Circle or similar community tech platforms is desirable
About Mercia Asset Management PLC
siteMercia Ventures is a leading UK venture capital investor committed to backing ambitious founders and supporting high-growth startups with investments up to £10m, helping companies expand from early traction to global success.
What Our Employees Say
- Opportunities to work with innovative and fast-growing SMEs across the UK. (www.mercia.co.uk)
- Mercia promotes professional development through training programs and career progression. (www.mercia.co.uk)
- Commitment to diversity, well-being, and a supportive workplace culture. (www.mercia.co.uk)
Challenges You Might Face
- Limited brand recognition compared to larger, global asset management firms. (www.glassdoor.co.uk)
- Potentially fewer international opportunities due to its UK-based focus. (www.mercia.co.uk)
- Rapidly changing environment and ambitious growth targets may create high-pressure situations. (www.mercia.co.uk)