Expert Funding - Government Affairs

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Support Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our support functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

We are currently looking for a Funding Expert to join our Government Affairs team in our headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. In this role you will be  responsible for initiating, preparing, submitting, and managing publicly funded projects for Umicore, which involves representing Umicore in dealings with funding agencies, industry associations, and governmental bodies in Belgium.

Responsibilities:

Initiation and Management of Publicly Funded Projects

• Identify funding opportunities for Umicore development projects in Belgium and Europe by understanding the funding roadmaps in different regions/countries
• Understanding the business direction of relevant business teams
• Establish and maintain relationships with authorities and funding agencies at national and EU levels.
• Prepare and contribute to funding applications for research and development projects.
• Submit funding proposals and negotiate project work plans and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and ensure all funding requirements are fulfilled, reported and archived

Project Leadership and Coordination

• Coordinate project activities across various Umicore development teams.
• Present development results during project meetings and in official reports.
• Represent Umicore in interactions with funding agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure formal documentation of project work in line with funding regulations.
• Lead collaborative projects involving internal and external stakeholders.

Representation in Industry and Professional Associations

• Represent Umicore in relevant industry and professional associations.
• Develop technology development concepts and advocate these with funding bodies and policymakers.

Who we are looking for

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in business or corporate context with proven experience in managing complex projects in the funding space
• University degree in engineering or sciences
• Strong background in project management, ideally in publicly funded projects.
• Excellent communicator
• Fluent English (both written and spoken)
• Pro-active and taking independent initiative
• Familiarity with EU and Belgian funding frameworks and regulations
• Good team player
• Assertive though empathic
• Open minded and flexible
• Organized and working according to strict deadlines

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If we can become a world leader in recycling and clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

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