ABOUT EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY
EIT Culture & Creativity is the institutional partnership dedicated to helping European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) to become more sustainable, resilient, and competitive.
Launched in 2023 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an EU body, we provide access to funding, knowledge, and tailored support. As part of the largest European innovation network, we build lasting connections between research, industry, academia, and cultural institutions.
- Our vision is to fundamentally strengthen the CCSI as a vital force for transformation—economically, socially, and environmentally.
- Our mission is to drive responsible growth in and beyond the CCSI through innovation, education, business creation and societal transformation.
Our first focus is on five key areas: architecture, gaming, fashion, cultural heritage, audio-visual and media. We support innovators every step of the way to scale their ideas, translate innovation into impact, and redefine what entrepreneurship means today.
We are present across 30 countries, with our HQ in Cologne, and Regional Hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Košice, and Vienna — building a powerful ecosystem that transcends silos, sectors and localization.
We believe that culture and creativity are not luxuries, but constitute a critical infrastructure for resilience, renewal and economic growth. Whether you are a creative innovator, a company, a university, a research center, a cultural institution, an investor, a policymaker, a civic leader or someone on a learning journey, we invite you to join us in imaging desirable futures for Europe.
Find out more at www.eit-culture-creativity.eu.
Project Manager Red&Pro
1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION AT EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager to design, manage and report on the framework used to track the performance and impact of EIT Culture & Creativity’s activities across education, innovation, business creation and transformation.
Reporting to the Director of Cascade Funding, you will turn funded project activities and results into reliable evidence for management decisions and reporting against the KPI commitments made to the EIT under the KIC Grant.
ABOUT THE TASK & MISSION
EIT Culture & Creativity is seeking a Project Manager to assist the Education Director in executing our obligations for the Horizon Europe RED&Pro project.
Regenerative Ecologies of Design and Production for European Heritage (RED&Pro) proposes a transformative research and innovation agenda that positions Europe’s cultural heritage as a driver of the green and digital transitions. The project will establish a new culture of regenerative design, enabling professional designers, craft practitioners, industries, and policymakers to collaborate across sectors, from textiles and ceramics to woodworking, metalwork, and architecture, and pioneer value creation models that move decisively beyond sustainability. Through six experimental RED-Labs, RED&Pro will pilot place-based production ecosystems that integrate traditional craft techniques with digital innovation, bioregional material ecologies, and circular resource flows. These laboratories will demonstrate how material reuse, bio-based sourcing, and interdisciplinary methodologies can reduce dependence on fragile global supply chains while strengthening resilient, urban–rural economies. Combining research on regenerative design with design-led methodologies, the project will generate evidence, tools, and scalable methods and models that demonstrate how cultural heritage can underpin a new regenerative economy for Europe. A strong, multidisciplinary consortium of cultural and creative sector innovators, industry partners, and academic experts ensures that RED&Pro will deliver both research excellence and practical pathways toward ecological, social, and economic regeneration.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Project Manager will play an important role in supporting the timely and successful implementation of EIT Culture & Creativity’s responsibilities in the RED&PRO project. Working directly with the Education Director, the successful candidate will provide hands-on operational and project management support across several key Work Packages, ensuring smooth collaboration with an international consortium of partners and the timely delivery of milestones and deliverables.
THE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in your role, you must have:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, European Affairs, Higher Education, Innovation Management, or project-affiliated disciplines such as Architecture, Design, Cultural Heritage, Environmental Sciences, or Arts and Cultural Management.
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Initial professional experience in project coordination, preferably with EU-funded collaborative programmes like Horizon Europe or EIT initiatives.
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Strong organisational skills to manage overlapping timelines across multiple Work Packages, particularly for scaling strategies and educational frameworks.
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Excellent command of written and spoken English, with the ability to synthesise project data into clear progress reports for internal management and external coordinators.
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Experience supporting the logistical and administrative organisation of stakeholder events, workshops, or ‘learning journeys’ involving diverse groups such as SMEs, creative networks, or policymakers.
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Experience assisting in the drafting or collation of policy briefs, white papers, or exploitation strategies that translate project outcomes into actionable recommendations.
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A strong understanding of the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI), particularly regarding the role of cultural heritage in driving sustainable and ecological transitions.
Desirable experience
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Familiarity with tracking entrepreneurial pathways, alternative business models, or commercialisation strategies within funded projects.
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Proven ability to support cross-network knowledge exchange or community building, ideally engaging maker, craft, or design ecosystems.
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Familiarity with circular economy principles, regenerative design concepts, or bioregional production models.
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An awareness of distributed design ecosystems, such as maker movements, Fab Labs, or commons-based peer production networks.
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Demonstrated interest in innovative educational models, including professional upskilling, hybrid learning environments, or non-formal capacity building in green and digital competencies.
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Foundational knowledge of relevant EU policy frameworks, such as the New European Bauhaus, the European Green Deal, or the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
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Additional European languages are an asset.
WE OFFER
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A full-time contract aligned with the project's duration, running until May 2029.
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A competitive salary from 60,000 to 65,000 EUR per year depending on experience and location.
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An annual performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 10% of the annual gross salary, subject to individual and company performance.
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Participation in building a company with ambition to contribute to the future of Europe.
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Fast and flat processes, straight internal communication, low hierarchies, and freedom to operate.
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An organisation with a dynamic and friendly team and the flexibility to work remotely.
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Exposure to one of Europe's largest innovation ecosystems.
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International and multicultural working environment.
LOCATION
This position is primarily remote with periodic in-person engagements and some travel.
Please note that employment is only possible in The Netherlands, Austria or Spain. Applicants must be legally entitled to work and reside in one of these countries at the start of employment. EIT Culture & Creativity cannot offer employment contracts outside these countries for this position (please see “About us”).
Candidates who do not currently reside in these countries must be willing and able to relocate to one of these countries before commencing employment.
By the closing date of this call candidates must have a work permit valid to work in the country of employment.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
EIT Culture & Creativity aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfil their potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our success, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EIT Culture & Creativity provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
Selection process
A Selection Committee of experts will be appointed to evaluate the applications submitted. The Selection Committee's internal proceedings are strictly confidential to avoid conflicts of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews with the Selection Committee. Candidates may be asked to provide documents confirming their qualifications, background, skills and experience. Candidates may also be invited to interview for other vacancies at EIT Culture & Creativity.
How to apply
A complete application should consist of:
- A detailed CV demonstrating relevant experience
- A motivation letter briefly describing how you meet the criteria outlined and your vision for the role (no longer than two DIN A4 pages).
Please apply through the relevant vacancy page on EIT Culture & Creativity's recruitment portal.
Please submit your complete application by 10 December 2026 at 18:00 CET.
Important: The application should be written in English. Only complete applications will be evaluated (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter, submitted as two separate files).
For questions regarding the application process, please contact [email protected].
If you would like to learn more about EIT Culture & Creativity, visit www.eit-culture-creativity.eu
Privacy
Data protection is ensured in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - GDPR). Applications will be processed by EIT Culture & Creativity and shared only with individuals involved in the selection process.
DISCLAIMER
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