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The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the transition towards a better, more sustainable society and bridging the gap from science to policy, industry and society through effective knowledge management and transfer. Successful candidates will contribute to high-impact sustainability-based projects, e.g., related to Environment, Agriculture, Nature Restoration, Marine and Climate Change.

ERINN Innovation are experts in science communication, stakeholder engagement, project management, and funding procurement, and take particular pride in being thought leaders in Knowledge Transfer. We apply this expertise in both commercial contracts with funding agencies and government departments, as well as in European Union funded research projects.

ERINN Innovation is seeking a new team member to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and storyteller with a flair for creating clear, engaging content, skilled in stakeholder engagement techniques and approaches, and passionate about the co-creation and brokering of knowledge and ideas. Candidates are expected to embrace a hands-on, collaborative approach inside a fast-paced multi-stakeholder environment.

Overview

Contract: Full-time, 2-year contract (6-month probation) with subsequent potential to progress to Contract of Indefinite duration. Position available immediately.

Starting Salary: €32,000 to €45,000, based on experience and qualifications

Location: Dublin, Ireland (hybrid role – candidates must be resident in Ireland, and be available to attend our Dublin office a minimum of one day per week)

Closing date: No longer accepting applications. Candidates will be contacted in due course.

About ERINN Innovation

ERINN Innovation is an Irish organisation with a committed team who work on projects, ideas, knowledge and technologies that will contribute to a better world and a healthier planet. Our team supports funding procurement for research projects, optimises knowledge management and effectively communicates and transfers key findings to stakeholders in policy, academia, industry and society to help solve challenges related to e.g. climate change, sustainable consumption and production, and improved food security.

ERINN Innovation’s team is composed of experienced, multidisciplinary experts from different backgrounds. Our main thematic areas include Agriculture, Marine, Environment, Water, Peatland Restoration, Health, Climate Change, Energy and Food. A full description of ERINN Innovation and its project portfolio is available on this website.

We are driven by an ambition for excellence and a determination to create a brighter, more sustainable future. We believe that our culture is a key driver of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and a passion for making a difference. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to grow and excel.

Employee Benefits:

– Values-led company culture which embraces curiosity and challenge
– Intellectually stimulating and varied work opportunities
– National and international travel opportunities
– Hybrid working conditions with flexi-hours options
– Employer pension contributions and Income Protection/Death-in-Service Insurances
– Opportunities for employee ownership and profit-sharing
– Holiday entitlements: 20 working days per annum, with an additional 5 days of company holiday leave over the Christmas period and 1 extra day’s annual leave per year of service up to a max of 5

The Role

The Scientific Project Officer (PO) will be responsible for carrying out ERINN Innovation’s day-to-day role in specific European projects, ensuring their success for both ERINN Innovation and our partnerships. To see the types of projects we work in visit the Projects page. ERINN Innovation’s roles in projects typically include leading positions in dissemination, communication, project management, stakeholder engagement and knowledge management and transfer.

We welcome applications from recent graduates (in-house training will be provided), as well as individuals with project management, stakeholder engagement and/or science communication experience. Roles, titles and renumeration will be based on experience and qualifications.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

– Deploy creative stakeholder engagement and facilitation techniques to stimulate the development, co-design, co-creation, testing, as well as sharing of knowledge and experiences, and research and innovation opportunities.
– Efficient project management with due regard to internal and external contracting authorities’ reporting requirements and statutory obligations, including event management, time management, budget management etc.
– Develop and implement communication and dissemination strategies for EU-funded projects to maximise the visibility and impact of scientific research.
– Engage in meetings, conferences, and project team events by delivering impactful contributions and effective presentations to diverse audiences, which may include partners and stakeholders from varied backgrounds and industries.
– Manage knowledge transfer activities, to enhance uptake of solutions by all types of stakeholders and thus foster impact.
– Contribute to high quality, and timely, outputs and deliverables including, but not limited to, writing press releases and promotional materials such as infographics and videos, content management of project websites and several social media channels (e.g. LinkedIn, X, Facebook).
– Create and maintain excellent partner and stakeholder relationships, including representing ERINN Innovation externally.
– Participate in other business services provided by ERINN Innovation such as proposal reviews, training and funding mapping, knowledge transfer activities across the company portfolio (full training will be provided).

Required Skills and Experience:

The successful candidates will possess excellent communication and editorial skills, strong planning and organisational abilities, initiative, attention to detail and cultural sensitivity for working within an international context. They will be proactive team players with the ability to create and maintain strong relationships among internal and external stakeholders. Travel for meetings, including international trips, will be required as part of this role.

Candidates should clearly demonstrate how and why they are aligned to ERINN Innovation’s values and highlight their specific skillsets which can contribute to building our internal capacity.

Essential Criteria:

– EEA work authorisation as well as fluent written and spoken English.
– Educated to degree/master’s level in a relevant area e.g. environmental/climate science, biology, or social science. Candidates with significant relevant work experience (2 years+) may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
– Excellent writing, copy editing and proofreading skills with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to understand complex information and capture it in a way that is accessible for non-experts and use it to produce quality content for a variety of platforms.
– Excellent project and time management skills: highly organised, ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to prioritise tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
– Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate and work as part of a multidisciplinary, multicultural team. Ability to communicate and converse clearly, courteously, and professionally.
– Experience creating and managing digital content, including Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress or similar).
– Proficiency in managing social media platforms and content.
– Creative approach to problem solving, pro-active and willing to learn.
– Flexibility, as overtime may occasionally be required to meet deadlines as part of the contract. Role may also be adapted in future depending on candidate strengths and the needs of the business.

Desired Criteria:

– Previous experience in communication, dissemination and knowledge management within EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, etc.) is highly desirable.
– Experience of knowledge management, technology transfer, science in society or other processes involving the uptake of knowledge by different stakeholder groups such as industry, policy, science and society.
– Stakeholder engagement experience as well as expertise in facilitation techniques.
– Track record of success in writing grant applications, in specific in relation to EU Funding Programmes.
– Understanding of matters pertaining to the marine and the environment, climate change, and bioeconomy, with the ability to comprehend and offer insightful feedback on relevant plans and strategies.
– Active interest in science/scientific research/sustainable research and development.
– Event management experience, both online and in-person.

Application Procedure:

Application Deadline: No longer accepting applications. Candidates will be contacted in due course.

Application Format: Cover letter and CV to be emailed to jobs@erinn.eu with “Scientific Project Officer” in the subject line.

Note:

Candidates must be resident in Ireland, and be available to attend our Dublin office a minimum of one day per week.

Interviews:

– First round interviews will be held virtually (Teams/Zoom) in August 2025.
– Final interviews will be held in person at the ERINN Innovation office in Olympic House, Dublin 8 (Eircode: D08 H67X).

As part of the interview process candidates will be asked to complete demonstration tasks.

For informal enquiries about this role, please contact Cliona Ní Cheallacháin (Operations Manager, ERINN Innovation) at cliona@erinn.eu.

Please note ERINN Innovation do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time.

About

ERINN Innovation is a value-driven company owned by the staff who support research and innovation to have impact.

info@erinn.eu

Information

ERINN Innovation Ltd
Company No.: 600883 (Ireland)

Directors

David Murphy (IE/UK)
Laura Richardson (IE)
Marieke Reuver (NL)
Michael Papapetrou (GR/IE)
Reid Hole (NO)