Senior Consultant | Public Sector & EU Funding

<p><strong>About Us: </strong></p><p>TOPOSOPHY is a globally recognized placemaking and marketing agency with 'place' at the core of our business. We're committed to sustainability, diversity, and ethical practices, delivering comprehensive research-driven strategies and integrated solutions. With a presence in 25+ countries across four continents, we leverage our expertise to transform places and foster meaningful connections in the public sector and communities.</p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with specialized knowledge in Public Sector &amp; EU Funding to join our team. In this role, you'll lead and manage projects related to tourism, hospitality, urban placemaking, and destination planning. You will have a hands-on role in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant destinations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul> <li>Lead small to medium scale projects, or independently handle parts of larger projects, focusing on urban/tourism planning and organizational management initiatives in the context of tourism and placemaking.</li> <li>Identify, analyze, and track public sector and EU funding opportunities, including tenders, grants, and partnerships. This includes understanding the requirements of supporting documents detailed in tendering specifications (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs and Public Tenders).</li> <li>Prepare compelling tender responses and project proposals, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and TOPOSOPHY’s strategic direction. Manage the bid process, coordinating internally with other departments and externally with partners &amp; vendors.</li> <li>Coordinate tender and proposal documentation, monitor the submission and tender process, and ensure that all supporting documentation for participation in public tenders/bids is prepared and collected.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with client representatives to collect information on project-related topics and synthesize findings to develop and present alternatives and recommendations.</li> <li>Research and apply best practices in tourism, hospitality, urban placemaking, and destination planning, leveraging knowledge and experience to ensure project implementation aligns with industry trends and best practices.</li> <li>Prepare and deliver project presentations, reports and deliverables, proactively managing client expectations and ensuring alignment with engagement objectives.</li> <li>Manage administrative tasks related to projects, ensuring a high degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity.</li> <li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging best practices, new tools and methodologies, and share knowledge with colleagues and clients</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>University degree in Tourism Management, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or similar relevant fields. A postgraduate degree is preferred. A degree in Law or other related fields would also be advantageous.</li> <li>Minimum of 6 years of total working experience, of which at least 3 years should be in preparing public tenders and managing the bidding process.</li> <li>Knowledge of the legal framework of public contracts and experience with the National System of Electronic Public Procurement Platform (ΕΣΗΔΗΣ) is required.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in tourism, hospitality, urban placemaking, and destination planning.</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders. <strong>Proficiency in both Greek and English.</strong> </li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work well under time pressures and to prescribed deadlines.</li> <li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, build rapport with clients, and interact effectively with numerous project stakeholders.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers in a challenging and fast-paced environment.</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Hybrid working policy</li> <li>Employee discounts or perks</li> <li>Paid courses &amp; career development opportunities</li> <li>Health care (private insurance)</li> <li>A friendly and dynamic working environment in which you can develop your skills and competencies.</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.</li> <li>Opportunity to work on high-impact global projects</li> </ul>