European Defence Fund Senior Consultant

European Defence Fund Senior Consultant

Work for one of the leading European advisories specialised in project financing

About Nordic Innovators

We are a rapidly growing R&D&I project financing advisory at both European and national levels, combining grant, tax incentives, debt, and equity financing. Headquartered in Copenhagen (Denmark), with 80+ professionals working from our offices in Denmark (Aarhus and Copenhagen), Spain (Malaga) and Norway (Bergen and Drammen). We are a trusted advisor to a large group of European companies and universities, working across multiple sectors and technology areas throughout the challenging capital raising process.

Since our inception in October 2013, we have grown quickly and established the Nordic Innovators brand as a market leader in our home markets in Norway and Denmark with regards to national and European grant, debt, and equity financing services. To date we have supported clients from 24 different countries and raised more than 2 billion in project financing.

We advise our clients throughout the entire project financing journey, from identification of the optimal financing strategy to full project implementation and following project administration and compliance. Our success has given us a stellar reputation with multinational corporates, deep tech scaleups, and renowned European universities and research institutions.

Are you interested in joining our team of technical experts? Are you keen to take part in the latest innovations shaping a better future? Would you like to join a professional, fun, and dynamic team?

Job description

We are looking for professionals who are experts in writing proposals for the European Defence Fund programme, have a deep level of expert knowledge in this area, and can confidently lead client meetings and guide them appropriately.

As a European Defence Fund Consultant, you will participate as expert during the sales process, validate and scope client projects, lead the proposal preparation process in collaboration with your colleagues and innovative clients. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and large multinational corporates across Europe with high impact potential.

You will work in a multicultural and highly diversified team, where you will play a key role in proposal development due to your educational background, experience, and insights into the defence industry both from a technical but also from business/commercial perspective.

This job opportunity will facilitate your professional development as we are a company focused on personal growth, knowledge sharing and employee development. You will work under the guidance of our Team Managers. Together they will help you to develop yourself while providing training and mentorship, so that you become a part of our growing team of successful consultants who are consistently producing high-quality grant proposals for our European client base.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an expert in client meetings and play a key role in validating and scoping projects for the European Defence Fund.
• Writing and preparing high-quality, detailed proposals for the European Defence Fund programme and similar national and EU calls.
• Leading client management processes from the outset with a focus on service and quality.
• Conducting relevant research, analysis, and strategic decision-making pertaining to a successful proposal.
• Collaborating on developing business plans and commercial strategies for ground-breaking solutions and projects.
• Extensive teamwork and collaborations across internal and external teams with a focus on stakeholder management.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in innovation, funding opportunities, and your areas of expertise.
• Contribute to Nordic Innovators as a whole.

Candidate requirements

• Experience preparing and writing EU funding proposals, with deep knowledge of the European Defence Fund.
• Understanding of the frameworks and procedures of European funding programmes.

• Fluency in English (C1 minimum).
• A university degree (MSc or PhD) in one or more of the following fields: Engineering (Aeronautics/Space/Electronics), Computer Science (Cybersecurity/AI/Big Data), Mathematics (Simulation/Modelling/Algorithms), Physics, International Relations (Security Studies/Defence), Geopolitics or similar.
• Experience working as a Project Manager on European Defence Agency projects or other EU funding programmes is a plus.
• Experience working with defence companies or start-ups in this area is a plus.
• Experience working independently with limited supervision and being proactive.
• A team player who contributes to the existing positive working environment.
• Excellent people and communication skills to build a positive connection and to communicate professionally with clients, co-workers, and project partners.
• Client-focused and forward-centric mindset with the capacity to inspire others.
• Work permit in Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, or France.

What we offer

• You will have the opportunity to work with great, innovative clients from all over Europe and help transform their ideas into reality.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development and training.
• We offer the possibility to work remotely (in Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, or France) or hybrid from one of our offices.
• Possibility to work with an international diverse group of fantastic and extremely driven people (over 25 nationalities), with backgrounds in science, business, and humanities.
• Team events and social activities.
• Trust, freedom, ownership, and responsibility.

How to apply?

Please submit your CV and cover letter via our careers portal. We reserve the right to close the role early if we receive a large number of applications.

Nordic Innovators is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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