About LVCN

London Venture Capital Network (LVCN) creates access to venture capital through events, education, and research. Backed by a network of more than 50 VC firms worldwide, we host the London VC Summit, Europe's largest dedicated generalist VC conference, and London VC Week.

The Role

We are looking for a Programme Manager to deliver an intensive four-week startup accelerator in London for a visiting cohort of early-stage international companies. Working with a colleague, you will run the programme on the ground day to day: managing the schedule, coordinating mentors and partners, supporting the founders through a packed agenda of workshops, mentoring, and investor-readiness sessions, and making sure the experience runs smoothly from start to finish.

This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a fast-moving programme, solving problems in real time, and looking after a cohort of founders who are a long way from home.

What you'll do

In the run-up:

Finalise the four-week schedule and session logistics from an agreed programme plan.
Confirm and brief mentors, workshop facilitators, partners, and guest speakers.
Organise logistics for the cohort while in the country.
Organise budget and contingencies for the duration of the programme.
Document detailed information about the work you are doing.

During the four weeks

Provide full-time, on-site programme management.
Run the daily and weekly schedule.
Provide responsive duty-of-care cover for the duration of the programme, including hands-on support in the event of a medical or other emergency, with a post-holder reachable at nights and weekends.
Manage venue, catering, AV, and partner coordination for all sessions.
Keep accurate records of delivery: attendance, sessions delivered, business meetings, participant progress, and expenditure.
Ensure adherence to all pre-determined programme goals and specification.

At the end

Complete final report adhering to programme guidelines. (details to be shared upon enrollment)

About you

Essential

A passion for startups and business development.
Self motivated and strong work ethic.
Average daily social media usage below 3 hours.

Strong event and logistics coordination skills, with the confidence to keep a multi-week programme running smoothly day to day.
Comfortable working with founders, investors, and corporate or professional partners; familiar with the startup and venture capital world.
Excellent written and spoken English and clear, professional communication with an international audience.
Available full-time and on site in London for the four-week delivery window, plus the short preparation period beforehand, with no competing commitments during the delivery weeks.
Calm and resourceful under pressure, with good judgement in handling the unexpected.

Desirable

Experience working with international companies.
Familiarity with delivering programmes for an external client or funder, including the reporting and record-keeping that involves.
An existing network of mentors, workspace providers, or service partners in London.
Demonstrable experience delivering startup accelerator, incubator, or structured founder programmes, or comparable intensive event or programme delivery.

Terms

This is a fixed-term engagement for the duration of the programme. The fee will be agreed with the successful candidates and paid against the delivery period.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the form below.

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission.

London Venture Capital Network is committed to building a diverse team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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