Head of Funding & Grants / Director of Funding Strategy

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

Our client is seeking a senior-level funding professional to take ownership of the strategic design, coordination and leadership of public and EU-funded projects across the organisation.

This role is not about administration or individual grant writing alone.
It is about building and leading a funding strategy, shaping project portfolios, and acting as a key partner to senior management, project leaders and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will set the standards, define processes, and lead a team responsible for securing funding from European, national and regional sources.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and continuously develop the overall funding strategy (EU, national and local programmes)

• Identify relevant funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of complex grant applications (EU programmes, structural funds, national schemes)

• Act as a strategic partner to internal project owners and senior leadership

• Oversee and mentor a team of funding / project professionals

• Ensure high-quality project structuring, budgeting and compliance

• Represent the organisation in external partnerships, consortia and negotiations

• Monitor funding trends, policy developments and upcoming calls at EU and national level

• Contribute to long-term financial sustainability and project impact

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

What this role offers:

• A strategic leadership position with real influence and visibility

• Opportunity to shape funding architecture and long-term impact

• Professional environment that values expertise and autonomy

• Collaboration with senior decision-makers

• Competitive compensation reflecting the seniority of the role

• Long-term perspective and stability

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

What we are looking for:

• Proven senior experience in EU and public funding (e.g. Horizon Europe, structural funds, national programmes)

• Track record of successfully securing and managing complex grants

• Experience with strategic project design, not only execution

• Ability to lead, inspire and develop a team

• Strong stakeholder management skills (internal & external)

• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on credibility

• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)

• High level of independence, responsibility and professional maturity

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