Funding Consultant

Join our team as Funding Consultant

Are you seeking the next exciting opportunity to advance your career? Do you have previous experience in grants at Belgian or EU level? Are you interested in a role that combines advisory responsibilities with hands-on collaboration within a dynamic team? If you have a passion for supporting clients achieve their innovation goals and boast a technical or financial background, then this position is for you!

Your role

As a funding consultant, your primary objective will be to provide crucial support in delivering exceptional services to our industry clients, navigating the complex landscape of national, regional, and European grants, and identifying financial opportunities for their projects. Your expertise and advice will be fundamental to help our clients achieve their innovation goals. More specifically, you will be entrusted with:

• Guiding companies in identifying and applying for suitable funding programmes and financial opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with clients to understand their unique business needs and objectives;
• Preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications, both at national and European level;
• If applicable, conducting comprehensive finance or innovation assessment studies, including GHG calculations, business case analysis, CBA, stakeholder analysis, and more;
• Staying abreast of developments in national, regional, and European funding programs to provide the most up-to-date advice;
• Representing the company at various national and European events;
• As applicable, acquiring new clients and expanding your network in Brussels;
• Providing guidance on compliance and reporting requirements
  

What we offer

As a Funding Consultant, you will gain access to:

• A competitive salary package;
• We care about your ambition: a dedicated annual budget for learning and development;
• A bonus and profit-sharing plan and a good pension scheme;
• A laptop and telephone;
• A travel allowance;
• A hybrid work model that blends the convenience of remote work with the synergy of in-office collaboration;
• A good working environment, with helpful and sociable colleagues;
• Occasional travel to the Netherlands for business purposes;
• Fun company parties and (ski) vacations;
• A great location in the heart of the buzzing EU capital;
• A job that contributes to a more sustainable and cleaner world.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in at least two of the following services: writing funding/bid proposals, project management, business case development, environmental or impact assessments (e.g., CBA, LCA, MFA), technology road mapping, business development;
• A solid understanding of the Belgian funding landscape;
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent in technical studies, e.g. economics/innovation sciences, or in one of our business areas. In lieu of experience, a post-graduate university degree in the aforementioned areas;
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Dutch languages. French is a bonus.

Skills

We are seeking candidates with:

• A consolidated network and knowledge of the Belgian funding landscape;
  
• An entrepreneurial mindset, not afraid of taking initiatives and identifying opportunities to drive innovation and growth;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Strong projectmanagement skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team;
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

About us

With nearly 30 years of experience, we offer comprehensive grant support to help our clients realise their innovative, sustainable and societal goals. Our expertise covers a wide variety of areas including but not limited to sustainability, logistics, life science, health, food, and automotive.

Why work with us?

At Hezelburcht, we embrace the ethos of shaping your success and leveraging your unique strengths. Your wealth of experience will allow you to forge your distinct niche within our company and cultivate a robust client network.

Bring forward your creativity, expertise and talent and let the job empower you to make it an impactful experience in line with your professional aspirations.

Interested?

Then we would like to receive your CV and motivation letter. You can respond by clicking the button on the right.