Group innovation project manager - Innovation and Diversification Department

Ton objectif est de faire de ta passion un métier ? Chez Biotope nous avons ce qu’il te faut! Depuis plus de 30 ans, notre groupe a l’ambition de faire évoluer les pratiques et d’accompagner les acteurs dans l’évaluation des impacts directs et indirects de leurs projets sur la biodiversité. Nos implantations en France Métropolitaine, en Outre-Mer et à l’international nous permettent d’intervenir en local dans un cadre de travail favorisant le partage de la connaissance, la proximité et la convivialité. Notre indépendance, c’est notre force ! Nous travaillons sur des projets divers et variés ce qui te permettra d’élargir ton éventail de compétences et de réaliser tes missions dans des milieux naturels exceptionnels. Si ces valeurs ont du sens, rejoins l’aventure Biotope ! Agence Biotope Rinxent Basée près de Boulogne-sur-Mer depuis 2007, l’agence rayonne sur l’ensemble de la région Hauts-de-France. Notre équipe intervient sur des domaines variés, comme les énergies renouvelables (éolien, photovoltaïque), ZAC, infrastructures portuaires, routes, carrières mais aussi en conservation de la nature (plan de gestion, Natura 2000…) ou en étude de planification (évaluation environnementale de plans et programmes). Notre agence est composée d’une équipe à taille humaine, passionnés par leur métier et participant à l’aventure Biotope ! Our team For practical and operational reasons, the open position is attached to the Diversification and Innovation Department of Biotope SAS (https://www.biotope.fr/), the Group's parent company. Within this department, you join a team of about ten employees made up of IT developers, data scientists, GIS specialists and business developers. The Diversification and Innovation Department prepares the activity, products and tools of tomorrow. The innovations concern in particular the development of digital or technological tools, dedicated to the monitoring and conservation of biodiversity. The Department is involved in all stages of innovation and research projects, from setting up and developing projects to deploying and maintaining innovations. In this context, the Department's team interacts with numerous Biotope agencies, services and subsidiaries as well as various external partners. Although the open position is attached to Biotope SAS, the Group innovation project manager will work in close collaboration with the various subsidiaries of Biotope and in particular the partner companies Bioconsult SH (https://www.bioconsult-sh.de/en/) and HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd (https://www.hidefsurveying.co.uk/). All these companies work together on R&I through a Joint innovation committee (JINCO). Main missions Under the responsibility of the Head of the Innovation Department of Biotope SAS, the project manager will facilitate research and innovation activities at group level and will assume in particular the following missions: Support for setting up new research and innovation projects Search for funding opportunities and definition of a funding strategy Watch for calls for R&I projects Drive applications for external funding Development and facilitation of external partnerships Representation of the JINCO at external working groups and think tanks on innovation and biodiversity as appropriate Facilitation of R&I activities of group interest Facilitation of the activities and action plan of the JINCO set up at the Group level Monitoring and reporting on R&I projects and activities Support for setting up R&I projects (Business models, Market studies, IPR…) Profile, knowledge and experience sought Graduate of a higher education in ecology or equivalent training (PhD welcome), you have a minimum professional experience of 2 years in project management and the animation of multidisciplinary teams. Successful experience of applying for European and national calls for R&I projects Very good knowledge of funding possibilities at European and National levels (especially in France, Germany and the United Kingdom) Experience in setting up and managing innovation or research projects Skills and experiences in at least three of the following areas: o Specific knowledge in ecology (functioning of ecosystems, management of natural areas, biological cycles of species, etc.) o Regulatory and institutional framework for the protection of biodiversity and more broadly of the environment at the international level and in the main countries of the Biotope Group (France, Germany, United Kingdom) o Setting up of business plans and carrying out of market studies o Digital and IT tools Professional qualities required Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead meetings and negotiate in English and French Dynamism, responsiveness and source of proposals Autonomy, rigor and organization Appetite for working in partnership French and English (level C2 required) Details of the position to be filled Position preferably based in Rinxent (Pas-de-Calais - France) or Brussels (Belgium) Starting date: as soon as possible Position : full-time permanent contract Frequent travel to be expected in France, Germany and the United Kingdom Remuneration: according to profile and experience (fixed rate + meal vouchers + health insurance 100% covered + profit sharing, holiday bonus, participation in transport costs) We support you with relocation costs (Assistance in finding accommodation via our partner) You join a team of experts and enthusiasts working in a friendly environment. 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