Senior Innovation Consultant

United Kingdom | UK Remote

full-time

Permanent employee

We are seeking an experienced Senior Innovation Consultant to join our UK team. The role involves guiding organisations through the funding landscape and supporting the development of innovative technologies, products, and services. Ideal candidates will have experience in ICT, Energy & Environment, or Life Sciences and a track record of securing UK and European funding.

What are you going to do?

To support innovative businesses and research organisations in translating their R&D ambitions into successful grant-funded projects, and to help drive sustainable technological and societal impact.

Build and manage long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Identify relevant UK and EU funding opportunities (e.g., Innovate UK, Horizon Europe).
Analyse client innovation potential through market and technology research.
Write persuasive, high-quality grant proposals aligned with funding criteria.

Develop business cases, impact narratives, and exploitation plans.
Guide clients in strategic project positioning and proposal design.
Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
Represent PNO at industry events and in external networks.

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What do we offer you?

Competitive salary with clear career development pathways.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Access to a collaborative and international team environment.
Involvement in projects at the forefront of innovation.

Exposure to a wide variety of sectors and technologies.
Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
Tools and resources, including AI-powered systems, to enhance your work.
A meaningful role in enabling projects that contribute to societal impact.

About you

Master’s degree or PhD in a technical, scientific, or engineering field.
At least 5 years of experience in innovation consultancy or R&D funding.
Proven success in writing and securing public grants (UK or EU).
Sector expertise in ICT, Energy & Environment, or Life Sciences.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
Commercially aware with account or business development experience.
Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe when required.

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.