Innovation Consultant

Innovarum; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work periods

Team building

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Innovarum in Madrid is seeking an energetic early-career innovation consultant with a scientific/technical background in agricultural engineering or related fields to join long-term team. The role is hybrid, with two days in the office and periods of fully remote work, and a salary range of €26,000–€32,000 gross per year plus bonus.

Mandatory: C2 English and Spanish, a master's degree in a relevant science, and strong writing skills in both languages.

Qualifications

• C2 level in English and Spanish is mandatory for both oral and written communication.
• Master's degree in agricultural engineering or related scientific field.
• Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal writing and project management with senior oversight.
• Contribute to technical benchmarking, market studies, and development of work plans.

Skills

English & Spanish (C2)

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering / environmental sciences / biology

Job description

Innovation consultant hybrid position located in Madrid to become part of the team long-term. Competitive salary range depending on candidate experience and training (fixed wage + bonus).

• EXPERIENCE LEVEL: junior (recent graduates welcome).
• AREA THIS POSITION BELONGS TO: proposal writing and project management.
• MANDATORY: C2 English & Spanish level. Scientific university degree at master's level (agricultural engineering, environmental sciences, biology, etc.). Recent graduates welcome.
• KEYWORDS: #ProposalWriting #ProjectManagement #HorizonEurope #Agrifood #bioeconomy #JuniorProfile #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are looking for an energetic young professional with a scientific/technical background in agricultural engineering or related areas to become part of our team long-term. A well-organised, flexible person focused on results, a proactive team player with a healthy competitive drive.

Tasks

Innovation consultants support both proposal writing (60-70% of their time during the year) and project management (30%-40% of their time during the year). Project proposals usually include consortium building, technical benchmarking of a proposed solution, elaboration of market studies and business plans, development of work plans, etc. Project management activities cover similar areas and delve into project implementation. Both areas are always supervised by senior colleagues.

Requirements

MANDATORY SKILLS

• English & Spanish C2 level (proficiency) is MANDATORY, both oral and written. Refrain from applying if you do not fulfil this requirement!
• Technical Scientific University degree at master's level: Agricultural engineering or related.
• Talented writing skills in both English and Spanish!

BONUS POINTS

• Experience or education in EU project proposal writing (H2020, Horizon Europe, BBI-JU. CBE-JU…). Relevant training or education will also be considered.
• International experience: professional or during education/training.
• Driving license.
• A full-time (40h) hybrid position with a competitive salary range (€26,000-€32,000 gross/year, depending on experience) and options to stay long-term in the team.
• Development within the company: you will be guided from basic duties to more complex tasks and responsibilities that make the most of your skills.
• Supportive, enjoyable, and comfortable work environment: flexible working schedule, remote work, and a well-connected modern office space.
• A young, thriving, and international team**.**
• A role in a company that supports ethical and environmentally sustainable projects

General Benefits & ways of working

• Hybrid (2 days/week office)
• 38h/week (40h contract)
• Structured recovery time after major submissions
• Extra leave: birthday (when Mon-Fry) + Dec 24 & Dec 31
• Fully remote periods (1 summer month + Christmas)
• Team celebrations & 2 annual team-building events