Public Funding Lead (m/f/x)

We are a diverse community of founders, creatives, investors, established companies and NGOs who have one thing in common–we believe bold, entrepreneurial ideas can change society for the better. At Impact Hub, people innovate with heart, balancing social responsibility with profitability to build a world that works for all. We support the growth of socially impactful business ideas and technologies by hosting a vibrant community, an inspiring space, and customized accelerator programs.

With the Climate Lab in 2022, the Future Health Lab in 2023 and an upcoming innovation center on education, we also build cross-sectoral communities around transformational themes and sectors. In addition, Impact Hub Vienna is part of a global Impact Hub network of over 16,000 members in 100+ locations worldwide.

As our Public Funding Lead, you oversee the entire process of identifying, applying for, securing, and managing public funding opportunities - for all our portfolio initiatives (i.e. Impact Hub, Climate Lab, Future Health Lab, etc.). The role involves working closely with multiple departments to ensure all applications and funded projects comply with relevant regulations and contractual obligations. The Public Funding Lead will also be responsible for managing reporting obligations and overseeing the correct and timely delivery of all contracted deliverables by other departments.

• Research and identify public funding opportunities (tenders, national agencies, EU funding).

• Lead the preparation and submission of funding applications, including technical, financial, and legal aspects.

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary input (e.g. proposal outline) and ensure compliance with application requirements.

• Review and negotiate contracts, assessing risks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

• Oversee financial and narrative reporting to funding bodies.

• Monitor the delivery of all contractual obligations, coordinating with project teams to ensure compliance.

• Conduct market and competitor analysis to position the organization effectively for funding success.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are well-coordinated.

• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and compliance, ensuring that every aspect of the bid meets legal and technical requirements.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in both English and German) to prepare compelling bids and coordinate with internal teams.

• Negotiation: Skilled in contract negotiation and understanding the intricacies of public funding rules.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate the risks and benefits of bidding for specific tenders and strategize accordingly.

• Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with public procurement laws and processes, as well as the ability to interpret legal documents related to tenders.

• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in a similar area of work.

• Unique learning opportunities in a creative & open-minded team

• Being part of a diverse community of members working for sustainable impact where you have access to new ideas, approaches and latest developments

• Full access to all the offerings of Impact Hub Vienna, Climate Lab and Future Health Lab: space and infrastructure, community, all events and workshops and the international network.

• International team with English as the main language

• Flexible work environment (hybrid work, flexible work schedule)

• Working with Holacracy, a management framework with extensive autonomy, responsibility and ownership

• Role: 30-40h/week with flexible schedule
• Start date: January 2025
• Compensation: The yearly salary for full-time is between €48,300 and €63,400 gross, depending on your education, qualifications and work experience. The salary is subject to an annual inflation adaptation (first adaptation already in March 2025).
• Locations: Impact Hub Vienna (Lindengasse 56, 1070 Vienna), Climate Lab (Spittelau), Future Health Lab (Alfred-Adler-Straße 1, 1100 Vienna) & online