Director of Community & Outreach

Employer: EIT Water
Category: Public Affairs & Lobbying
Contract type: Permanent
Experience level: Senior
Work type: On-site
Policy areas: Agriculture, Environment

Director of Community & Outreach
EIT Water
Aarhus, Denmark
About EIT Water
EIT Water is Europe's innovation community for water, marine and maritime systems. It connects industry, innovators, researchers, educators and policymakers to tackle the most urgent water challenges from scarcity, drought and flooding to pollution and ecosystem decline. EIT Water is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.
Founded in 2026, EIT Water has eight regional hubs across Europe and a mandate to deliver systemic innovation from source to sea. EIT Water is now establishing the governance structures that will guide its first Strategic Agenda and long-term impact.
The Role
The Director of Community and Outreach will lead the development and growth of a vibrant, pan-European (and globally connected) community within EIT Water KIC. This role is responsible for designing and executing strategies that engage our members, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, funders and citizens to accelerate innovation in the water, marine and maritime sector.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening the KIC’s ecosystem, amplifying its impact, and fostering growth and collaboration across our membership and the wider ecosystem.
The Director will report into the Chief Impact Officer with line management responsibility for 8 Regional Hub Senior Managers located in our regional branches.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted the Apply Now button by 5pm CET Tuesday
1
st
September 2026
and should include a current CV and a cover letter
setting out
your interest and relevant experience.
The appointment process is led by Perrett Laver on behalf of EIT Water. For questions about the process, please contact
[email protected]
.
EIT Water is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. This activity is co-funded by the European Union. EIT Water is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications without discrimination on any grounds. EIT Water is an established Danish Association based in Aarhus.
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Deadline 1 September
Don't forget to mention EuroBrussels when applying.
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