Project Manager - UK

Role: Project Manager

Team: Special Projects

Location: Remote working (UK-based) 

Salary UK: up to £36k PA depending on experience, plus equity and benefits

Hours: Full-Time

About Vestd

Vestd is the UK's leading sharetech platform for share schemes and business admin.

Our regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax-efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent. Our powerful software also helps investors, and helps founders seeking investment.

Vestd was founded by Ifty Nasir, who lives and breathes our mission. Vestd’s big moonshot aim is to see one billion people worldwide invested in the companies they work hard to grow by 2030. We are all about inclusion and fairness for our customers and our team.

Vestd is also a B Corp-certified company, which means we’re committed to balancing profit with purpose. We care about our people, our customers, and the wider world – and we hold ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards.

If you’d like to learn more about Vestd, check out this short video from our founder, Ifty.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Vestd 

At Vestd, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, so we write about it here rather than at the end of the job advertisement. We’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and diverse team. Trust is one of our core values; with that comes a commitment to fairness and transparency. We want to be open about our EDI efforts.

Research shows that while men are likely to apply when they meet 60% of a job’s requirements, women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet every criterion. 

We understand the value of transferable skills and the unique perspectives that diversity brings. That’s why we encourage applications from candidates with unique strengths and experiences.

If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know in your application or throughout the process.

Requirements

The role

We are looking for individuals who are not only passionate about our mission but also comfortable and confident using cutting-edge technologies and AI tools to streamline processes, drive innovation, and contribute to the growth of Vestd.

We seek a highly motivated Project Manager to join the growing Special Projects team, taking on a dynamic and strategic role within our organisation.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working on diverse projects, and has a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. 

You will work closely with senior leadership and the board of directors to understand requirements and priorities. These will direct which projects you will work on, on which you will cover a combination of:

• Discovery - researching and laying the groundwork to inform decisions regarding which projects are worth pursuing further
• Execution - ongoing operational ownership of those projects suited to ownership by the Special Projects team
• Launch & Landing - initiating and facilitating the completion of those projects that are suited to ownership by the operational business units

The primary responsibilities of this role

We cannot provide an exhaustive list of duties; additional duties will arise, but the following will be core elements of this role:

1. Strategic research & analysis: Conduct in-depth research on new opportunities, business areas, legal frameworks, and market trends to provide actionable insights.
2. Project execution: Lead and manage cross-functional projects from ideation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
3. Stakeholder engagement: Work directly with senior leadership and the broader team to influence decision-making and drive strategic initiatives.
4. Data-driven decision making: Prepare data and presentations to assess project viability and make informed recommendations.
5. Cross-functional collaboration: Work across departments to ensure seamless execution of projects and initiatives.

Essential elements for this role

These are the skills and qualifications we consider essential for this role: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to conduct independent research and present findings effectively
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Practical experience managing projects (from initiation to completion)
• Risk Management – Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks
• Change Management – Handling project scope changes and implementing process improvements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Comfortable in high-level strategic discussions
• Proactive in taking initiative, seeing and taking opportunities
• Confident in forming strong working relationships with various stakeholders
• Impeccable attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You must be comfortable with working in a fully remote environment

Nice to have

These will help you stand out from the pack:

• Proficiency in analytics tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or PRINCE2)
• Background in business, finance, economics, or a related field
• Previous experience in strategy, consulting, or project management
• Experience with quantitative, mathematical, or financial analysis
• Startup/scaleup experience
• Knowledge of shares and share schemes
• Experience working in a remote team

Culture fit

What makes Vestd folk collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow?

• Thrives in a startup environment, ready to tackle diverse challenges with enthusiasm
• Adaptable - open to taking on responsibilities beyond the defined role as needed
• Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Embraces technology to improve processes and drive efficiency

Benefits

What you can expect

Our culture is our backbone (BreatheHR named us one of the ‘Top 3 Companies in the UK for Company Culture’), and we take team happiness seriously.

Vestd strives to be as principled as possible. We’re all about Goal 8 of the United Nations ‘Sustainable Development Goals. This goal is about ‘Decent work and economic growth,’ and we consider it both with our external activities and internal workings.

We’ll do everything we can to help you grow in your role. In return, you’ll want to learn all about our industry and do all you can to help us continue leading it.

Vestd is 100% remote, so in return for your commitment, diligence, and productivity, you’ll have a lot of autonomy during your working day. Some roles demand office hours (to fit our customers’ schedules), but we are committed to offering flexibility where possible.

Happy employees make for happy customers, as demonstrated in our five-star reviews. Vestd’s excellence has also been recognised by The Europas, The Fintech Awards London, The Hustle Awards, TechRound, and BusinessCloud’s Fintech50. See more about our awards here.

This could be the perfect opportunity if you’re an autonomous, self-driven individual passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and value being part of a supportive, close-knit team.

Why work at Vestd?

Vestd is a great place to work. Don’t just take our word for it - take a look at the award-winning suite of benefits that you can look forward to as one of our folk:

• This job is fully remote, although attendance is required twice yearly at our in-person get-togethers
• A flexible environment to help you achieve the best work/life balance
• Equity, of course! (After the qualifying period)
• Monthly recognition scheme, where we celebrate our folk
• Support with home working equipment
• A personal training and development budget to keep your career and professional growth on track
• Private medical insurance with Aviva (after the qualifying period)
• Team retreats are held twice a year. They can include an overnight stay and focus on fun and team cohesion
• Great team ethos, connect through regular team and company socials.
• 25 days annual leave plus one extra day per year of service (up to five days)
• Employer contribution pension scheme (after the qualifying period)

We’re looking for somebody with initiative who can focus on the business and their personal growth path. This is a great time to join our team, and it would be a superb role for the right person.

Our application process

We are accepting rolling applications for this role with no fixed end date - if you are interested in joining the Vestd folk, please apply when you can. We will respond to every applicant, but we may only screen some candidates depending on the number of applications received.

Our recruitment pipeline has a few stages, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn about Vestd as we take the time to find someone who is the best fit for the role. We aim to complete the selection process as efficiently as possible, and we are committed to making our candidate experience as inclusive as we can, so please get in touch with us if you require any information or support during the application process or need to ask for any adjustments. 

A typical selection process might be:

• Apply online
• 20-minute screening call
• 45-minute interview with the hiring manager and team member
• Task-based assignment
• 45-minute team cultural interview
• 45-minute interview with the CEO

We are excited to receive your application.

When a role is filled, we will let all the applicants know.

This job is remote within the UK. You must be primarily UK-based and eligible to work in the country.