We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our energetic and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading VC fund based in London.

Location: Hybrid – Remote and Pi Labs office in Soho, London

Duration / Start date: 9 months / 1st March 2026

Salary: £50k p.a. pro-rata (9 months FTC)

Application close: 31 Jan 2026

ABOUT US

We are one of the fastest growing and most active technology venture capital firms in Europe, backing companies that are transforming our relationship with the built world and its impact on people, business, and the environment. Founded back in 2015, we have built up a portfolio of close to 100 companies to date, and are actively investing globally in early-stage start-ups, from Pre-Seed to Series A.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We believe in the potential – and understand the urgency – of innovation in making the world better for communities, businesses, and the environment to thrive. Transforming the world we build is a challenge of generational importance for all of us. At Pi Labs, we are on a mission to back the founders whose boundless ambition matches our own, so that together we can get the built world back on track and fit for the future. The issues we care about as a team are having an impact on every aspect of life on this planet.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the planning and delivery of Pi Labs’ flagship Growth Programme, ensuring an exceptional founder experience and flawless execution across all programme activities.

This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys operational delivery and high standards. The programme has fixed milestones and high impact, so we are looking for someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing complexity, and motivated by delivering excellent outcomes as part of a collaborative team.

The Programme Manager will work closely with the investment, marketing, and business development teams, to deliver an exceptional programme and stakeholder engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

GROWTH PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

You will be responsible for planning and day-to-day running of the annual programme, including:

·       Planning and day-to-day running of the yearly Growth Programme (the programme calendar, cadence, and logistics).

·       Liaising with the investment team to understand how the cohort companies / pipeline align with our investment themes

·       Planning and delivering the programme of activities, managing the involvement of internal and external experts (workshops, sessions, events, and 1:1s)

·       Manage and produce internal resources for cohort teams, such as a Notion page and online recordings

·       Engaging with other players in the market to ensure we are delivering the best possible experience for our cohort founders.

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION

·       Coordinate programme activities, including workshops and individual meetings between cohort companies, customers, mentors, and investors.

·       Engage with founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success.

·       Planning and management of events, including Pi Labs’ annual Demo Day, in collaboration with the marketing team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

You will be a great fit for us if:

·       You have a proven ability to execute initiatives, drive results, and deliver tangible outcomes in a high-growth environment,

·       You have excellent attention to detail, organisation, self-management, and people skills.

·       You are able to able to manage competing priorities effectively and deliver consistently under tight deadlines, maintaining quality and stakeholder confidence.

·       You are a self-starter with the ability to initiate projects and drive goals forward collaboratively

·       You possess excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging founders and senior external stakeholders.

It will be even better if:

·       You have 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced project or programme management role. Experience in VC, investment banking, start-ups, accelerators, or other high-growth or innovation-focused environments is valued.

·       Experience working in a start-up, technology business or real estate is advantageous but not essential.

VALUES & ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS

·       Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude

·       Flexible and adaptable (our ecosystem is fast paced and changes rapidly)

·       Curiosity and an eagerness to learn and develop

·       Resourceful and able to work on projects autonomously

·       Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

·       A team player interested in helping colleagues and senior management build the Pi Labs platform.

WHY JOIN US

·       We believe in business as a force for good and are proud to empower exceptional founders solving some of the most crucial social issues of our time.

·       We are a small and nimble team on a high growth journey who believe in the importance of embracing failure, learning from mistakes, and iterating quickly.

·       We are committed to being supportive and generous with our time, whether it is giving feedback to a founder or brightening up a colleague’s day. Working in VC can be hard, but enjoyable when working with great people.

·       We treat everyone equally and ensure every voice is heard. We encourage everyone to think boldly and share ideas.

·       We are at the forefront of innovation and get a first-hand view of where the industry is going before anyone else.

·       We have a mentoring community that is constantly growing, so there are lots of opportunities to learn from a range of industry experts who you typically would not work with.

·       We want to advance the agenda of fairness and equality in our sector and are working to break industry stereotypes at every level. We believe the challenges we are facing will be best met by a truly global, diverse team, working together.

·       We have a packed events and social calendar so lots to get involved with!

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender feels welcome. If you are excited about this role, but do not 100% meet all the qualifications listed above, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that a variety of different skills, strengths, and experiences can add a lot of value to our team.

INTRIGUED?

We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone regardless of background, ethnicity. If you would like to be considered for an internship with Pi Labs, please send the following to careers@pilabs.vc

·       Your CV

·       What makes you the best candidate for this role, including any relevant project you have worked on.

 We look forward to meeting you!

We are looking for an intern to join our energetic and ambitious investment team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading VC fund based in London.

Location: Soho, London (3-4 days in office per week) Duration / Start date: 12-16 weeks / Jan-Feb 2026

Salary: London living salary  

Applications close: 31 Jan 2026

ABOUT US

We are one of the fastest growing and most active technology venture capital firms in Europe, backing companies that are transforming our relationship with the built world and its impact on people, business, and the environment. Founded back in 2015, we have built a portfolio of close to 100 companies to date, and are actively investing globally in early-stage start-ups, from Pre-Seed to Series A.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We believe in the potential – and understand the urgency – of innovation in making the world better for communities, businesses, and the environment to thrive. Transforming the world we build is a challenge of generational importance for all of us. At Pi Labs, we are on a mission to back the founders whose boundless ambition matches our own, so that together we can get the built world back on track and fit for the future. The issues we care about as a team are having an impact on almost every aspect of life on this planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

·       Work with the investment team and scout for new business, for both our Growth Programme and direct investments.

·       Support our investment team in doing the due diligence of potential investments.

·       Alongside the day-to-day investment work, you will be assigned a special project of strategic importance to Pi Labs. This will be presented as a written report.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

You will be a great fit for us if:

·       You are enthusiastic about the start-up world and want to get involved.

·       You have strong research, analytical, critical thinking and thought leadership skills.

·       You are a responsible individual who can and is happy to work independently.

It will be even better if:

·       You have 2 years of working experience in a fast-paced environment and/or a start-up.

·       Have had some exposure to venture capital.

·       You have a strong passion for technology and an interest in the ecosystem of the built environment.

VALUES & ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS

·       Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.

·       Flexible and adaptable (our ecosystem is fast paced and changes rapidly).

·       Curiosity and an eagerness to learn and develop.

·       Resourceful and able to work on projects autonomously.

·       Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

·       A team player that thinks beyond the deal they are running and is interested in helping colleagues and senior management build the Pi Labs platform.

WHY JOIN US

• We believe in business as a force for good and are proud to empower exceptional founders solving some of the most crucial social issues of our time.

• We are a small and nimble team on a high growth journey who believe in the importance of embracing failure, learning from mistakes, and iterating quickly.

• We are committed to being supportive and generous with our time, whether it's giving feedback to a founder or brightening up a colleague’s day. Working in VC can be hard, but enjoyable when working with great people.

• We treat everyone equally and ensure every voice is heard. We encourage everyone to think boldly and share ideas.

• We are at the forefront of innovation and get a first-hand view of where the industry is going before anyone else.

• We have a mentoring community that is constantly growing, so there are lots of opportunities to learn from a range of industry experts who you typically wouldn’t work with.

• We want to advance the agenda of fairness and equality in our sector and are working to break industry stereotypes at every level. We believe the challenges we’re facing will be best met by a truly global, diverse team, working together.

• We have a packed events and social calendar so lots to get involved with!

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender feels welcome. If you are excited about this role, but do not 100% meet all the qualifications listed above, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that a variety of different skills, strengths, and experiences can add a lot of value to our team.

INTRIGUED?

If you’d like to be considered for an internship with Pi Labs, please send the following to careers@pilabs.vc

·       Your CV.

·       What makes you the best candidate for this role.

·       A very short description of an early-stage start-up that you would consider to be an interesting investment opportunity. Tell us who they are, what they do and why you would give them your investors’ money. You get bonus points if we haven’t heard of the company before.

The start date for this role can be flexible to accommodate the successful candidate, with an ideal start date late January / early February 2026.

We look forward to meeting you!