Senior Erasmus+ Proposal Writer

Job Description
Are you a high-performing Erasmus+ proposal writer and EU project manager ready to operate at a strategic level?Access Advisors, a Brussels-based EU public affairs and funding consultancy, is looking for a Senior Erasmus+ Proposal Writer & Project Manager to join our core team.
This is not a junior drafting role. We are looking for someone who understands how proposals are evaluated — and writes accordingly.
About Access AdvisorsAccess Advisors amplifies the voices of industry leaders, SMEs, universities, and ecosystem actors navigating the EU landscape.
Our work spans digital transformation, green and digital transitions, sectoral skills strategies, micro-credentials, and digital credentials. We work at the intersection of EU policy, industry positioning, and funding strategy — engaging directly with the European Institutions, sector alliances, and multinational companies.
Our DNA is built on strategy, credibility, and execution.

About the Role
We are expanding our Erasmus+ portfolio for the 2026–2027 pipeline (Looking Forward projects, Alliances for Innovation, Blueprint for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills).
In this role, you will:Lead drafting of high-level Erasmus+ applications (Part B, work packages, impact, KPIs, implementation logic).
Structure intervention logic aligned with award criteria and scoring methodology.
Develop and refine Work Packages (objectives, tasks, deliverables, milestones).
Contribute to lump-sum budget structuring and resource allocation logic.
Coordinate consortium inputs and ensure coherence across partners.
Lead or support EU project management for funded projects (WP leadership, deliverable supervision, reporting cycles).
Engage with Project Officers and manage contractual compliance where required.
Contribute to early-stage concept development and strategic positioning months before call deadlines.
Analyse EU calls, policy developments, and client positioning needs, and prepare structured drafting notes and strategic briefs for client use.
Support client-facing work by preparing high-quality presentations, strategic decks, and proposal defence materials.
Demonstrate strong presentation skills and the ability to translate complex EU funding logic into clear, persuasive messaging for senior stakeholders.
Required ProfileProven experience writing successful Erasmus+ proposals (minimum 3–5 funded projects), with direct responsibility for drafting Part B and structuring Work Packages.
Demonstrated track record of EU project management, including:Leading Work Packages (WP lead role).
Delivering contractual deliverables on time and to quality standards.
Managing partner coordination and reporting cycles.
Interacting with Project Officers or managing authority representatives.
Deep understanding of:Erasmus+ award criteria and scoring logic.
Lump-sum budgeting structure.
Intervention logic and impact design.
KPI development and measurable impact frameworks.
Experience in skills, VET, digital transformation, micro-credentials, or sectoral ecosystems is a strong asset.
Strong ability to synthesise EU policy frameworks and operational implementation.
Comfortable working directly with senior-level stakeholders and consortium partners.
Extremely structured, deadline-driven, and autonomous.
Candidates must be able to clearly specify their exact role in previous funded projects (e.
G., WP lead, drafting lead, coordinator support).
Working Structure &

What We Offer
Full-time employment under Belgian law.
A consultancy-based collaboration model is also possible for the right profile.
Starting date: 1 May 2026.
Core role within a growing EU strategy consultancy operating at the intersection of policy, funding, and industry positioning.
Direct exposure to high-visibility projects with multinational companies, sector alliances, and EU institutions.
Active involvement in shaping European skills, digital transformation, and micro-credential ecosystems.
Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and responsibility.
Indicative package: €3,000 net per month.