Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme Manager

EIT Culture & Creativity, Co; Belgique; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work across EU

Up to 10% annual bonus

Professional development

EU-funded project management exposure

Résumé du poste

EIT Culture & Creativity is seeking a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme Manager to lead funded CPD projects, draft calls, and manage award life cycles.

You will monitor KPIs, ensure compliance with the Quality Framework for non‑degree Education, and build the alumni network across cohorts.

This remote role across Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, and Spain offers a salary of 60,000–65,000 EUR per year, plus a 10% bonus and opportunities in EU-funded education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with focus on Lifelong Learning / CPD / Pedagogy / Educational Governance.
• Significant direct experience as a Programme/Portfolio Manager in professional education or grant-funded schemes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilités

• Lead the drafting, publication, and rollout of funding calls for CPD courses.
• Act as monitoring officer for a portfolio of funded CPD projects across implementation and reporting phases.
• Track KPIs and ensure timely progress reporting and compliance.

Connaissances

Programme/Portfolio management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Languages – English

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

EIT Culture & Creativity is the institutional partnership dedicated to helping European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) to become more sustainable, resilient, and competitive.

Launched in 2023 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an EU body, we provide access to funding, knowledge, and tailored support. As part of the largest European innovation network, we build lasting connections between research, industry, academia, and cultural institutions.

• Our vision is to fundamentally strengthen the CCSI as a vital force for transformation—economically, socially, and environmentally.
• Our mission is to drive responsible growth in and beyond the CCSI through innovation, education, business creation and societal transformation.

Our first focus is on five key areas: architecture, gaming, fashion, cultural heritage, audio-visual and media. We support innovators every step of the way to scale their ideas, translate innovation into impact, and redefine what entrepreneurship means today.

We are present across 30 countries, with our HQ in Cologne, and Regional Hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Košice, and Vienna — building a powerful ecosystem that transcends silos, sectors and localization.

We believe that culture and creativity are not luxuries, but constitute a critical infrastructure for resilience, renewal and economic growth. Whether you are a creative innovator, a company, a university, a research center, a cultural institution, an investor, a policymaker, a civic leader or someone on a learning journey, we invite you to join us in imaging desirable futures for Europe.

EIT Education - Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme Manager (f/m/d)

Locations: Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria, Spain

ABOUT THE POSITION

EIT Culture & Creativity is seeking a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme Manager to support building and extending our professional education programmes and take hands‑on ownership of multiple funded CPD projects.

EIT Culture & Creativity supports high-impact professional education initiatives. You will lead the full funding lifecycle of project cohorts, drafting open calls, support the setup of selected projects and directly manage a portfolio of funded projects, track KPIs, and ensure accurate monitoring and compliance reporting. As part of the Education team, you will also help build and nurture the EIT Culture & Creativity alumni network.

While driving the management of a dynamic portfolio of projects across the CPD Programme represents the core of this role, this position further offers the opportunity to step into implementation leadership of a dedicated sub-programme or thematic portfolio. For an agile manager with strong accountability and execution focus, this position provides the space to make immediate impact, drive a distinct portfolio, and directly contribute to building and managing EIT Culture & Creativity’s high-quality educational offering.

ABOUT THE TASK & MISSION

As Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme Manager, you will:

Support the drafting, publication, and rollout of funding calls for continuous professional development courses and collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) throughout the award management process.

Act as the primary contact and monitoring officer for a portfolio of funded CPD projects, supporting and overseeing funded projects across implementation and reporting phases. Provide practical operational guidance to funded project partners to ensure high‑quality execution and alignment with the EIT Culture & Creativity Quality Framework for non‑degree Education.

Track, verify, and monitor project progress against KPIs and ensure timely operational progress reporting for EIT Business Plan cycles.

Support the implementation and monitoring of financial sustainability mechanisms across funded projects.

Encourage and monitor active post‑programme alumni networks across funded cohorts, supporting their integration into the EIT Culture & Creativity Alumni Programme to drive long‑term professional engagement and community advocacy.

Facilitate knowledge sharing between funded projects, identify best practices, and feed project outcomes and learnings into future CPD calls.

THE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your role, you must have:

Education:A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a strong focus on Lifelong Learning, Continued Professional Development (CPD), Pedagogy, Educational Governance, or Learning Innovation, Creative Industries, or Innovation Management.

Experience:Significant and proven direct experience as a Programme/Portfolio Manager, managing projects in professional education, professional and executive training, or grant‑funded educational schemes.

Organisational skills:Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work in a structured manner and monitor deadlines, deliverables, and project documentation. Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.

Communication skills:Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across internal teams (such as PMO, Finance, Communications) and lead cross‑departmental alignment. Remarkable interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a track record of building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders, managing multi‑partner dynamics, and driving accountability.

Analytical skills:Structured, data‑driven mindset with the ability to synthesise portfolio performance data, verify targets, and clearly articulate progress and impact to senior leadership.

Project Management skills:Proven strong ability to manage multiple parallel projects, prioritise resources, and maintain operational control while aligning day‑to‑day execution with overarching organisational strategy.

Problem solving skills:Proactive approach to identifying implementation bottlenecks, project risks, or underperformance early, with the ability to design and enforce effective corrective action plans.

Languageskills:Excellent command of written and spoken English. Additional European languages are an asset.

Commitment:Interest in European innovation, entrepreneurship, higher education, and the cultural and creative sectors. Motivation to contribute to the mission and growth of EIT Culture & Creativity.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The following would be considered advantageous but are not mandatory:

Direct working knowledge or hands‑on experience with EIT Label quality frameworks, EIT KIC education portfolio management, or EIT‑specific Business Plan reporting processes.

Direct experience contributing to the design, drafting, launch, evaluation, and selection mechanics of open competitive calls.

Experience supporting financial sustainability mechanisms within funded projects, such as revenue‑sharing models, return‑on‑investment mechanisms, or commercialisation pathways.

Practical experience encouraging, structuring, or integrating active professional alumni networks across project cohorts.

Experience working with professional accreditation frameworks, micro‑credentials, or digital badging standards for lifelong or adult learners.

High degree of personal initiative and self‑direction, with the demonstrated capacity to step up, take full accountability for portfolios or thematic areas, and compliant autonomous decision‑making.

WE OFFER

A competitive salaryfrom 60,000 to 65,000EURper yeardepending on experience and location.

An annual performance‑based bonus opportunity of up to 10% of the annual gross salary, subject to individual and company performance.

Participation in building a company with ambition to contribute to the future of Europe.

Fast and flat processes, straight internal communication, low hierarchies, and freedom to operate.

An organisation with a dynamic and friendly team and the flexibility to work remotely.

Professional development and learning opportunities in EU‑funded project management.

Exposure to one of Europe's largest innovation ecosystems.

International and multicultural working environment..

LOCATION

This position is primarily remote with periodic in‑person engagements and some travel.

Please note that employment is only possible in Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria or Spain. Applicants must be legally entitled to work and reside in one of these countries at the start of employment. EIT Culture & Creativity cannot offer employment contracts outside these countries for this position (please see“About us ”).

Candidates who do not currently reside in these countries must be willing and able to relocate to one of these countries before commencing employment.

By the closing date of this call candidates must have a work permit valid to work in the country of employment.

PREFERRED STARTING DATE

The starting date of the vacancy is as soon as possible.

REPORTING

The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme Manager will report to the Education Director.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

EIT Culture & Creativity aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfil their potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our success, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EIT Culture & Creativity provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

SELECTION PROCESS

A Selection Committee of experts will be appointed to carry out the evaluation of applications submitted. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential for avoiding conflicts of interest. Shortlisted candidates are invited to virtual interviews in the first rounds and to a personal interview in the final round at EIT Culture & Creativity GmbH with the Selection Committee. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of qualifications, background, skills, and experience by providing relevant documents. Candidates can be also invited for interviews on other now or formerly open job vacancies of the EIT Culture & Creativity.

PRIVACY NOTE

Data protection is ensured in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR). Applications will be processed by EIT Culture & Creativity and shared only with individuals involved in the selection process

The document dated 8 June 2026 might be subject to change; all changes will be made visible in future versions.