Bid Manager R&D

Wind Infinity is seeking an experienced contractor Bid Manager for R&D Programmes to drive the growth of our R&D programme and portfolio. The successful candidate will have extensive experience submitting applications for grants in Europe and be comfortable writing all aspects of a proposal.

Responsibilities

• Form novel ideas and external partnerships to submit proposals and secure funding for new R&D projects and programmes
• Develop broader strategies and plans for growing our externally-funded R&D portfolio
• Develop partnerships with Europe-based businesses and universities in the R&D space
• Keep up to date with R&D opportunities and calls in Europe
• Partner with internal technical leaders to submit well-written technical proposals
• For the projects secured, drive the start-up phase and oversee their execution
• Identify opportunities on which to submit bids and feed into the decision over whether to bid for the work
• Assess and address the technical and commercial risks relating to the bid they are working on
• Research, write, and/or check proposals
• Work with key members of the project team and the client organisation to obtain the information required to compile the bid

Requirements

• Wide knowledge of Europe’s funding landscape and mechanisms
• Solid experience in the R&D space
• Experience in writing proposals and/or as a monitoring officer for R&D projects
• Track record of securing R&D funding for clients either in-house or as an external consultant
• Well networked with like-minded organisations/collaborators in the R&D space
• Experience with R&D and/or innovation, particularly the ability and instinct for developing novel ideas with customers/users/technology providers
• Extensive experience writing proposals/applications for R&D funding, defining, scoping, and operationalizing new R&D projects, including work packages, resourcing, and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

Work Type: Contract
Work Location: Remote, work from home