ABOUT EIT FOOD

At EIT Food we accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. To achieve this, we are leading the world’s largest food innovation community. Through a missions-led approach, we put improving outcomes for people and planet as the starting point for our work.  

Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, we invest in projects, organisations and individuals that share our goals for a healthy and sustainable food system. We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agritech startups to bring new technologies and products to market. And we equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and educate and inspire the next generation.  

Our innovation projects are delivered with a combination of industry, education, and research partners to improve environmental and health outcomes, by developing solutions that align with our three missions: Healthier Lives Through Food, A Net Zero Food System, and Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System.

EIT Food headquarters (HQ) are based in Leuven (Belgium) and it has 5 regional hubs in Europe (based in Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK and Netherlands), each working with and for partners in several EIT Food partner countries.

Visit our website: https://www.eitfood.eu

JOB DESCRIPTION

EIT Food is seeking an Agricultural Technical Manager to act as the technical backbone of the Resilient Agriculture landscape portfolio across Europe.

Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Delivery & Landscape Operations, the role gives our landscape leads the technical support they need to design, negotiate and run landscapes with confidence, across agronomy, soil health, measurement (MRV), standards and feasibility. You will work across a portfolio of 8-15 active landscapes and you will support the technical side of EIT Food’s to ensure efficient programme delivery, stakeholder coordination, monitoring of activities and development of technical content.

This is a hands-on technical and coordination role turning technical complexity into practical, deliverable outcomes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support across the Landscape lifecycle, from design to implementation and reporting.
• Advise on the technical dimensions of Landscape design: agronomy, soil health, regenerative/carbon farming, measurement and MRV.
• Support delivery of Resilient Agriculture programmes and open calls, RFPs, Expressions of Interest and funding/co-financing proposals.
• Coordinate MRV, data collection and impact measurement across Landscapes and Test Farms.
• Support innovation scouting and brokerage of agricultural technologies.
• Monitor KPIs and support data collection for funders and governance.
• Coordinate technical activities, documentation, reporting and evidence synthesis.
• Review and quality-assure technical deliverables and outputs safeguarding the technical credibility of the portfolio.
• Contribute to Landscape standards, accreditation and technical criteria building on EIT Food’s Core Criteria for mature landscape initiatives.
• Act as technical point of contact for the Resilient Agriculture Team, implementers and EIT Food teams.
• Organise technical meetings, workshops, webinars and field activities. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in agriculture, agronomy, sustainability or agrifood innovation (including hands-on or field-facing work) gained through a variety of professional, academic or interdisciplinary pathways.
• Solid understanding of regenerative agriculture, soil health, sustainable farming systems and/or carbon farming.
• Practical experience with Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV), farm-level data collection or environmental measurement is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting European collaborative projects (Horizon Europe, LIFE, Interreg, EIT, ESA or similar).
• Experience working directly with farmers, research organisations, agribusinesses or innovation ecosystems.
• Familiarity with digital agriculture, remote sensing or decision-support systems is desirable.

KEY SKILLS

• Strong analytical and technical judgement, with the ability to advise non-technical colleagues clearly.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills across a multi-country portfolio.
• Ability to synthesise complex technical information into practical, decision-ready outputs.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across farmers, corporates, scientists and partners.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and credibility.
• Collaborative, proactive and service-oriented mindset.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and verbal. Additional European languages are an asset given the geographic spread of the portfolio.

WHAT WE OFFER

Working at EIT Food means joining a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a better future through food innovation. We cultivate a culture of collaboration, inventiveness, inclusivity, and constructive feedback. All employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise towards our mission of creating a more sustainable and inclusive food system. Together, we're making a real impact on the food industry and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join us.

As a valued member of our team, we'll provide you with a competitive salary and benefits package.

CONTRACT TYPE

Full-time position.

LOCATION & TRAVEL FREQUENCY

This role can be based in any of our six locations: Belgium, UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain or Poland. To be eligible, you must be based in one of these locations and have the legal right to work there. Within your chosen location, we offer flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options, depending on local policies and requirements.

Occasional travel within Europe.

APPLICATION

We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. EIT Food always reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier. We recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity to ensure consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At EIT Food we believe that diversity and inclusion make us stronger. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of age, gender, background, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We welcome applications from everyone and strive to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.