Grant Consultant
- Lichfield
- Grants
Are you a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for innovation and a knack for securing funding?
We are seeking a highly motivated Grant Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping ambitious SMEs access vital funding opportunities, including UK and European grants (Innovate UK, Horizon Europe etc).
Your expertise in navigating complex funding programs, coupled with your strong technical and commercial acumen, will be instrumental in driving client success and expanding our firm's reach. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a real impact on the businesses of tomorrow, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a thorough understanding of UK National funding programmes (Innovate UK, APC, UKRI)
- Optionally, a good understanding of European funding programmes (Horizon Europe, Eureka programme, LIFE, EU Defense Fund, Innovation Fund, etc.)
- Supporting the growth and development of the business – creating a network and portfolio of clients, recognizing business opportunities and being commercially aware.
- Working with SMEs within various sectors including energy, environment, chemical, biotechnology, ICT, health, transport, manufacturing and provide strategic innovation and funding services.
- Capturing and clearly presenting complex information in a written form to a technical and non-technical audience; developing robust project proposal, clear business plans and strategies for client projects.
What we need from you:
- Strong technical academic background (degree in scientific subject is desirable);
- At least 2 years' experience in Innovation Consulting ideally advising on or acquiring Grants and Incentives programmes;
- Strong technical narrative skills, and ability to create concise, argumentative copy;
- Project management capability; ability to coordinate numerous campaigns at once;
- Client management skills;
- Passionate about supporting innovative businesses;
- Team player and willingness to learn
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently and remotely
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce
- Strong decision-making abilities
- Self-starter, self-motivated, and capable of seeking additional opportunities
- Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize the sales activity
- Demonstrated ability to create, develop, and enhance customer relationships
- Demonstrated strong written/verbal communication skills (English with second language, preferably German is desirable)
What we offer you:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
- Life assurance
- Access to EAP
