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.

Regional Hub Manager Black Sea - Varna, Bulgaria

The Regional Hub Manager is EIT Water's senior representative and business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for the Black Sea region, covering Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Türkiye and Ukraine. As the primary regional point of contact, the role builds and mobilises the regional Member, partner and participant community, connecting Black Sea stakeholders to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes.

The role focuses on strengthening regional opportunities across water, marine and maritime sectors, with particular relevance to shipping decarbonisation, eco-innovation, marine ecosystem health and skills development. Based in Varna within the Marine Cluster Bulgaria host organisation, the role leverages the region's maritime, port, logistics, blue biotech and research strengths to build cross-border collaboration and accelerate innovation, business creation and skills development.

Working for EIT Water centrally while operating within the regional host organisation, the role requires strong commercial, entrepreneurial and diplomatic capabilities to connect regional priorities and opportunities with European-level impact.

How to Apply

Further information can be found at https://perrettlaver.com/eit-water-regional-hub-managers-recruitment/ and applications should be submitted via by 12pm CET Friday 13th November 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 Erik Hafner Erik.Hafner@perrettlaver.com .

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.