**Position: EU R&I Proposal Writer / Bid Manager (Horizon Europe)**About Us
Our mission is to
shape, coordinate, and deliver high‑impact European R&I proposals
aligned with EU priorities on sustainability, industrial transformation, and digital innovation.
Role Overview
We are looking for an
experienced EU Proposal Writer / Bid Manager
to lead and coordinate proposal preparation activities under
Horizon Europe and related EU programmes
.
The role goes beyond writing: it combines
strategic topic scouting, consortium building, policy alignment, and proposal orchestration
.
You will operate at the intersection of
EU policy, industrial innovation, and research excellence
, with sustainability, AI, safety, and advanced manufacturing at the forefront.
Key Thematic & Programme Focus
The candidate will actively develop and submit proposals in calls relevant to:
- Horizon Europe
- Cluster 4 (CL4)
– Digital, Industry & Space
- Cluster 5 (CL5)
– Climate, Energy & Mobility
- Circular Bio‑based Europe (CBE JU)
- Processes4Planet (PPP)
Core thematic strengths sought:
- Sustainability & circular economy
- Artificial Intelligence & digitalisation
- Safety, risk & regulatory aspects
- Advanced Manufacturing (incl. Additive Manufacturing)
- Industrial processes, materials, and clean technologies
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Proven experience as
EU proposal writer / bid manager
(Horizon Europe / H2020)
- Demonstrated success in
coordinating or contributing to funded proposals
- Strong understanding of
EU policy logic, evaluation criteria, and impact structuring
- Excellent written English (proposal‑grade)
- Ability to manage
multi‑partner, multi‑disciplinary teams
Highly valued:
- Familiarity with
CL4, CL5, CBE, Processes4Planet, etc.
- Background or strong exposure to
sustainability, AI, safety, or advanced manufacturing
- Experience interfacing with
industrial partners and PPPs
- Comfortable working in a
dynamic, opportunity‑driven environment
What We Offer
- Strategic role with
high autonomy and visibility
- Opportunity to
shape proposal pipelines
, not just execute them
- Access to a
strong, multidisciplinary innovation network
- Long‑term collaboration potential with growth into
leadership or coordination roles
- Competitive remuneration, aligned with experience and contribution model
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Interested?
Apply and send along with your CV a short motivation note, including summary of
relevant proposals/calls you have worked on
.
We are particularly interested in candidates who think beyond templates and can transform policy priorities into compelling, fundable innovation projects.
