EU Funding Consultant

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We are looking for a mid-level EU Funding Consultant with a strong focus on proposal writing and pre-award activities in the fields of education, skills, and social innovation.

You will play a key role in the development of high-quality proposals, primarily under Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe (Cluster 2), working closely with international partners and internal teams. This is a hands-on role combining technical writing (70%) and business development (30%), ideal for someone ready to step up in ownership and impact.

The role is remote-first (95%), with occasional presence required for team meetings or specific client needs.

What are you going to do?

To design, develop, and win competitive EU-funded projects by combining strong proposal writing skills with strategic thinking and partner engagement across the European innovation ecosystem.

Lead and contribute to the writing of high-quality proposals (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe Cluster 2)
Structure and develop project concepts, work packages, and impact sections
Coordinate international consortia and manage partner inputs during proposal preparation
Identify relevant funding opportunities aligned with client and partner needs

Support business development activities, including partner outreach and opportunity scouting
Contribute to budget design and resource planning
Ensure compliance with EU programme requirements and evaluation criteria
Continuously improve internal proposal quality and win-rate strategies

Do you have any questions about this position? I’d love to tell you more about it! Please contact me.

What do we offer you?

Remote-first setup (95%), with flexibility and limited in-person requirements
Opportunity to work on high-impact European projects in education, skills, and social innovation
Strong focus on proposal writing and pre-award strategy, not just project delivery
Exposure to Horizon Europe and other flagship EU programmes

International, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment
Clear pathway to grow into a senior/lead consultant role
Salary range: €30,000 – €33,000 gross/year, aligned with the Greek market
Opportunity to build a strong European network of partners

About you

3–6 years of experience in EU funding / European projects, with a strong pre-award focus
Proven experience in proposal writing (Erasmus+ required; Horizon Europe Cluster 2 is a strong plus)
Solid understanding of EU funding programmes and evaluation processes
Experience working with international consortia and multiple stakeholders

Strong writing, structuring, and analytical skills
Comfortable combining content development with partner coordination
Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Greek is a strong plus
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines

About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.