Senior Grant Consultant

Germany | Mannheim

full-time

Permanent employee

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What are you going to do?

AvaTo Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Grant Consultant to join our growing European team. In this strategic role, you will take the lead in developing, managing, and securing competitive public funding for cutting-edge innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation projects across Europe.

As a senior member of our consulting team, you will work closely with clients ranging from ambitious SMEs to multinational corporations and research organizations. You will be responsible for crafting winning proposals under key EU and national programs — including Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, LIFE, CEF, EIC Accelerator, and other relevant schemes — and for providing expert guidance throughout the entire funding lifecycle.

  • Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality grant proposals to European and national funding programmes.
  • Advise clients on funding strategies, project positioning, and consortium building.
  • Translate complex technological, environmental, or digital innovations into clear and compelling narratives aligned with EU priorities.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and partners to ensure strong project design, budgeting, and compliance.
  • Monitor developments in EU funding policies and identify new opportunities for clients.
  • Mentor and support junior consultants in proposal writing and project development.
  • Represent AvaTo Solutions in client meetings, networking events, and professional forums.

What do we offer you?

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact European projects that shape the future of innovation and sustainability.

  • A collaborative and international work environment with top-tier professionals in funding and technology.

  • Continuous professional development, leadership opportunities, and participation in EU events.

  • Flexibility to engage across different funding schemes and contribute to AvaTo Solutions’ strategic growth.

About you

  • Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economics, or Innovation Management.

  • 5+ years of experience in EU or national funding consultancy, with a proven track record of successful grant applications.

  • Strong understanding of EU funding instruments (Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, LIFE, EIC, etc.) and their policy context.

  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English; additional European languages are an asset.

  • Experience working with international consortia and multi-stakeholder projects.

  • Strategic thinker with attention to detail, able to balance innovation, compliance, and client needs.

  • Proactive, client-oriented mindset with the ability to manage several complex assignments simultaneously.

About us

At AvaTo Solutions, we believe that innovation drives progress — and people drive innovation. Our mission is to help companies, research organizations, and public institutions unlock funding opportunities and turn ambitious ideas into reality across Europe and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a diverse, international network of professionals working at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic consulting. Every project we support — from breakthrough hydrogen technologies to next-generation digital solutions — contributes to building a smarter, greener, and more resilient Europe.

We foster a culture built on collaboration, expertise, and curiosity. Our consultants are empowered to take initiative, explore new ideas, and make a tangible impact in the innovation landscape. At AvaTo Solutions, your voice matters — and your work directly contributes to shaping the future of business and society.

If you’re motivated by challenge, inspired by impact, and eager to grow within a fast-evolving European consultancy, AvaTo Solutions is the right place for you.

 

Shape your future with Ava-To Solutions!

Send your application today!