Senior/Principal Consultant – EU Environmental and Climate Transition

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Technopolis Group

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The Technopolis Group is one of Europe's leading consultancies in science, technology and innovation policy. We conduct studies and offer strategic advice to organisations aiming to stimulate science and technology. The unifying idea behind Technopolis Group is to support public policy in relation to the funding, generation and use of knowledge in the areas of innovation, technology and research. Areas of specialisation include green economy, health, higher education, evaluation, research and innovation policies, institutional development, regional development, cluster policies and information society. We are expanding our training activities, contribute to university teaching and maintain close links with academic partners in institutions relevant to our specialisation. We have conducted assignments in over 30 countries, with an emphasis on European countries. Our clients are typically Science, Technology and Industry Ministries, Regional governments and development agencies, Research Councils, Agencies for Innovation Policy, and international organisations such as the European Commission, the OECD, UNIDO and the World Bank.

51 - 200 employees

📋 Description

• Drive business development and strategic growth. • Lead efforts to identify new business opportunities and expand our client base. • Prepare and submit winning proposals and tenders for EU and international clients. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and external experts. • Contribute to the strategic growth of our Climate, Energy & Environmental Transition practice. • Play a visible role in positioning Technopolis Group as a trusted partner for high-impact EU projects. • Manage and deliver high-quality consulting assignments on climate, environmental, and biodiversity policies. • Design and apply innovative methodological approaches to answer complex policy questions. • Conduct research, interviews, data analysis, and stakeholder consultations. • Draft analytical reports and policy papers for clients and decision-makers. • Oversee project delivery, budgets, and timelines to ensure excellence. • Mentor and support junior colleagues. • Collaborate with colleagues across Technopolis Group’s international offices to deliver impactful, cross-border projects.

🎯 Requirements

• A Master’s degree in environmental science, ecological economics, sustainability studies, or a related field. • At least five years’ relevant professional experience in consultancy, policy research, or applied research, with demonstrable success in business development and securing contracts. • Solid experience in policy and programme design, evaluation, and impact assessment, ideally with familiarity with the EU Better Regulation framework. • Proven ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and write winning proposals and tenders. • Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, with experience translating complex data into actionable insights for policymakers. • Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills, producing clear and compelling reports and policy papers. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, deliver high-quality work under pressure, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams. • Fluency in English; knowledge of other European languages is an advantage. • The right to live and work in the EU.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package including fringe benefits. • Benefits such as additional holidays, private hospitalisation insurance, and pension scheme. • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work. • Career progression through coaching, training, and continuous learning. • Stimulating, diverse, and collegial work environment. • Opportunities to influence evidence-based climate and environmental policymaking across Europe. • Potential shareholding participation as you advance in your career.