EuroGOOS invites expressions of interest for Proposal Managing Editor

UPDATE | 30 September 2026

Since the publication of this Expression of Interest, the European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027, providing further details of the call for which the prospective consortium is being developed.

The topic is now published as HORIZON-NATURE-2027-04-01: “A stronger Global Ocean Observing System to enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy, climate resilience and biodiversity conservation”, under the horizontal call “Transformative Change Towards a Nature-Positive Economy and Society”, with an indicative budget of €50 million.

The topic aims to strengthen the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and Europe’s contribution to sustained global ocean observation. It also contributes to key EU priorities, including the European Ocean Pact and EU Ocean Eye.

Full details of the topic are available on page 153 of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027 – Horizontal Activities:

Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027 – Horizontal Activities
https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/document/download/01964d0c-a8eb-4f23-baa4-87d96812dca6_en

EuroGOOS’ Expression of Interest for a Proposal Managing Editor – Part B remains open until 2 October 2026.

EuroGOOS, on behalf of a prospective European consortium, is inviting expressions of interest from experienced individuals or organisations to coordinate and manage the development of Part B of a major Horizon Europe proposal focused on strengthening Europe’s contribution to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS).

The consortium is being assembled in response to the recently published HORIZON-NATURE-2027-04-01: “A stronger Global Ocean Observing System to enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy, climate resilience and biodiversity conservation” topic under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027. The topic has an indicative budget of €50 million and forms part of the horizontal call “Transformative Change Towards a Nature-Positive Economy and Society”.

The consortium is coordinated by GEOMAR, with NOC and Ifremer forming part of the convening team, IOC-GOOS providing scientific and strategic direction, and EuroGOOS coordinating engagement across the European operational ocean observing community and with Member States. Experts from across the prospective consortium will contribute to the planning and drafting of the proposal’s work packages.

The opportunity

The consortium is seeking an experienced Proposal Managing Editor – Part B to coordinate the proposal’s technical narrative through to submission. Working with a distributed team of expert contributors, the appointee will manage the drafting process and help assemble a coherent, compliant and competitive proposal, while working within the scientific direction established by the convening partners.

Responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining the drafting structure and master document; coordinating contributors and the writing schedule; editing and integrating contributions; ensuring alignment with the call’s expected outcomes, scope and evaluation criteria; maintaining consistency between Part B and the Part A budget, partner and effort information; managing internal review and feedback; and delivering a submission-ready document.

The work will be carried out remotely and in close coordination with IOC-GOOS, GEOMAR and EuroGOOS, alongside expert contributors located across several European countries.

Who we are looking for

Applicants should have a strong track record in coordinating or editing successful Horizon Europe or previous Framework Programme proposals, ideally involving large collaborative Innovation Actions or Research and Innovation Actions.

Strong English-language editorial skills, knowledge of Horizon Europe evaluation requirements, experience managing multi-author documents and fixed submission deadlines, and familiarity with the Part A/Part B interface are important.

Knowledge of ocean observation, marine science and/or the GOOS landscape is also desirable.

Applications are welcome from individual consultants and organisations. The engagement is expected to begin shortly and continue through submission, anticipated in the first quarter of 2027. Applicants should indicate their availability and propose either a day rate or a flat fee for the assignment.

How to express interest

Interested applicants should submit:

• a short statement of suitability (maximum two pages);
• a CV or company profile;
• evidence of relevant experience and track record, where confidentiality permits;
• a statement of availability; and
• an indicative total fee.

Expressions of interest should be sent to info@eurogoos.eu by 2 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a short interview.

For full details on the role, requirements and application process, download the Expression of Interest – Proposal Managing Editor, Part B.

Please note: This expression of interest was originally issued in anticipation of the publication of the Horizon Europe call. The relevant topic has now been published as HORIZON-NATURE-2027-04-01 under the amended Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027. Appointment remains conditional on the consortium proceeding with a submission.