Proposal Writer Grant Writer Innovation Consultant

Vertex Talent Partners; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Proposal Writer / Grant Writer / Innovation Consultant to join their dynamic team in Madrid. This hybrid role offers a long-term career opportunity, where you will lead the preparation of EU proposals and contribute to impactful projects. With a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, this position is perfect for someone with a strong scientific background and a passion for innovation. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers structured career development, while working alongside an international team dedicated to sustainable solutions.

Servicios

Structured career development plan

Flexible remote work options

Supportive work environment

Performance bonuses

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in EU proposal writing with a proven track record.
• Technical scientific degree in relevant fields is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Lead preparation and writing of full EU collaborative proposals.
• Support proposal writing and project management tasks.

Conocimientos

EU proposal writing

C2-level English

C2-level Spanish

Technical report writing

Market studies

Educación

Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Master's degree in Biotechnology

Master's degree in Environmental Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Our client is looking for a Proposal Writer / Grant writer / Innovation Consultant with hands-on experience in EU proposal writing to join our team in Madrid. This is a hybrid position with a long-term career opportunity and a competitive salary based on experience and training (fixed wage + performance-based bonuses).

Who Are We Looking For :

• An experienced professional with a scientific and technical background (preferably in agricultural engineering, biotechnology, environmental sciences, or related fields).
• Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a proven track record of writing 4-5 EU proposals (H2020, BBI JU, CBE JU, HE Cluster 6, etc.).

This is not a training position; we need someone who understands EU proposal writing and can start contributing independently.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Lead the preparation and writing of full EU collaborative proposals (+10 partners) with minimal supervision.
2. Support both proposal writing and project management tasks, including:
1. Technical benchmarking of proposed solutions.
2. Market studies and business plans.
3. Work plan development and project implementation support.
4. Work closely with senior colleagues and project partners.

Requirements

Mandatory Skills :

• C2-level English & Spanish (oral and written).
• 3+ years of experience in EU proposal writing.
• Experience writing at least 2 full EU-level collaborative proposals (+10 partners).
• Technical scientific university degree (Masters level) in agricultural engineering, biotechnology, environmental sciences, biology, or related fields.
• Experience in a technical position involving report writing, scientific papers, or similar tasks.

Bonus Points :

• Experience in grant management (technical and financial reporting).
• Background in business & economics and experience in team coordination.
• Knowledge of R&D and innovation public funding structures.
• Additional language skills.

What Company Offers :

Full-time (40h) hybrid position in Madrid.

Competitive salary : 30,000-36,000 gross / year + performance bonuses for approved project proposals.

A structured career development plan, guiding you from initial responsibilities to more advanced roles.

A supportive and dynamic work environment with flexible remote work options (2 on-site workdays per week in our Madrid office).

An international, and thriving team working on impactful, sustainable projects.