Grant Writer (EU & UK Funding)

Job summary (Short promotional text)

PNO Innovation is looking for an experienced Grant Writer to strengthen our UK team. In this role, you will focus on drafting high-quality European funding proposals (with a strong emphasis on Horizon Europe), complemented by UK national grants. You will work remotely from the UK, with monthly presence in Manchester, and collaborate closely with consultants, technical experts and clients across Europe.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

Your mission is to translate innovative ideas into clear, compelling and evaluator-oriented grant proposals, helping our clients secure European and national funding for ambitious innovation projects.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Draft and contribute to European grant proposals, particularly Horizon Europe

• Take ownership of key proposal sections (Excellence, Impact, Implementation)

• Support the preparation of UK national grant applications (e.g. Innovate UK, UKRI)

• Structure complex technical input into clear, persuasive narratives

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Ensure full alignment with call objectives and evaluation criteria

• Coordinate inputs from internal teams and external stakeholders

• Manage multiple proposals in parallel while meeting tight deadlines

• Continuously improve proposal quality based on evaluator feedback

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Proven hands-on experience in grant writing, with a strong focus on European funding

• Demonstrated experience drafting EU proposals (Horizon Europe strongly preferred)

• Excellent written English, with strong structuring and storytelling skills

• Experience taking writing ownership, not only coordination or support

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment

• Experience with UK national grants (Innovate UK, UKRI) is a strong plus

• Consultancy or innovation advisory background is an advantage

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Competitive salary (£40,000–£45,000), depending on experience

• Remote-first role within the UK (1 day per month in Manchester)

• 25 days holiday + 1 extra day off for your birthday

• Employee pension contribution

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

• Car allowance

• International working environment with European exposure

• Involvement in high-impact innovation projects across sectors

• Supportive, collaborative and expert-driven culture