Innovation Consultant

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.
• **APPLICATION**: Candidates will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Do not wait to apply!
• **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**

1. English & Spanish C2 level (proficiency) is MANDATORY, both oral and written. **Refrain from applying if you do not fulfil this requirement!**

2. Technical Scientific University degree at master’s level: Agricultural engineering or related.

3. Talented writing skills in both English and Spanish!

**BONUS POINTS**

1. Experience or education in EU project proposal writing (H2020, Horizon Europe, BBI-JU. CBE-JU…). Relevant training or education will also be considered.

2. Other languages.

3. International experience: professional or during education/training.

4. Driving license.

## Benefits

• 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

Join us at Innovarum and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of the agri-food sector and bioeconomy. Let's make innovations real together!