Grant Writer (EU & UK Funding)

UK | UK Remote

full-time

Permanent employee

PNO Innovation is looking for an experienced Grant Writer to strengthen our UK team. In this role, you will focus on drafting high-quality European funding proposals (with a strong emphasis on Horizon Europe), complemented by UK national grants. You will work remotely from the UK, with monthly presence in Manchester, and collaborate closely with consultants, technical experts and clients across Europe.

What are you going to do?

Your mission is to translate innovative ideas into clear, compelling and evaluator-oriented grant proposals, helping our clients secure European and national funding for ambitious innovation projects.

Draft and contribute to European grant proposals, particularly Horizon Europe
Take ownership of key proposal sections (Excellence, Impact, Implementation)
Support the preparation of UK national grant applications (e.g. Innovate UK, UKRI)
Structure complex technical input into clear, persuasive narratives

Ensure full alignment with call objectives and evaluation criteria
Coordinate inputs from internal teams and external stakeholders
Manage multiple proposals in parallel while meeting tight deadlines
Continuously improve proposal quality based on evaluator feedback

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?

Competitive salary (£40,000–£45,000), depending on experience
Remote-first role within the UK (1 day per month in Manchester)
25 days holiday + 1 extra day off for your birthday
Employee pension contribution

Car allowance
International working environment with European exposure
Involvement in high-impact innovation projects across sectors
Supportive, collaborative and expert-driven culture

About you

Proven hands-on experience in grant writing, with a strong focus on European funding
Demonstrated experience drafting EU proposals (Horizon Europe strongly preferred)
Excellent written English, with strong structuring and storytelling skills
Experience taking writing ownership, not only coordination or support

Ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment
Experience with UK national grants (Innovate UK, UKRI) is a strong plus
Consultancy or innovation advisory background is an advantage
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

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.