EIT Water is hiring a Regional Hub Manager Black Sea, based in Varna, Bulgaria, to act as its senior representative and business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for a region covering Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, TΓΌrkiye and Ukraine. Applications, with a CV and a cover letter, close at 12pm CET on 13 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy in full and set out what the role involves and how the appointment process works.
What Is 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.
π§ Water scarcity and drought.
π§οΈ Flooding.
π§ͺ Pollution.
π Ecosystem decline.
Part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology
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 an established Danish Association based in Aarhus.
A New Community With Eight Regional Hubs
ποΈ EIT Water was founded in 2026.
πΊοΈ It has eight regional hubs across Europe.
π Its mandate is to deliver systemic innovation from source to sea.
ποΈ EIT Water is now establishing the governance structures that will guide its first Strategic Agenda and long-term impact.
The Black Sea Region This Role Covers
The Regional Hub Manager is the primary regional point of contact for the Black Sea region, which includes:
π¦π² Armenia
π§π¬ Bulgaria
π¬πͺ Georgia
π²π© Moldova
π·π΄ Romania
πΉπ· TΓΌrkiye
πΊπ¦ Ukraine
What the Regional Hub Manager Does
ποΈ Serves as EIT Water's senior representative for the Black Sea region.
πΌ Leads business development, relationships and the ecosystem in the region.
π Acts as the primary regional point of contact.
π₯ Builds and mobilises the regional Member, partner and participant community.
π€ Connects Black Sea stakeholders to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes.
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Sector Focus: Water, Marine and Maritime
The role focuses on strengthening regional opportunities across water, marine and maritime sectors, with particular relevance to:
π’ Shipping decarbonisation.
β»οΈ Eco-innovation.
π Marine ecosystem health.
π Skills development.
Based in Varna at Marine Cluster Bulgaria
The position is based in Varna within the Marine Cluster Bulgaria host organisation. From there, the role leverages the region's strengths to build cross-border collaboration and accelerate innovation, business creation and skills development.
β Maritime strengths.
ποΈ Port and logistics strengths.
𧬠Blue biotech strengths.
π¬ Research strengths.
Working Centrally and With the Host Organisation
The Regional Hub Manager works for EIT Water centrally while operating alongside the regional host organisation. This combination requires strong capabilities that connect regional priorities and opportunities with European-level impact:
π Commercial capabilities.
π Entrepreneurial capabilities.
ποΈ Diplomatic capabilities.
Sector, Salary and Benefits
π·οΈ Sector: Research, Technology & Innovation.
πΆ Salary & Benefits: Competitive.
π Vacancy reference: 8694.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by 12pm CET on Friday 13 November and should include:
π A current CV.
βοΈ A cover letter setting out your interest and relevant experience.
Who Runs the Appointment Process?
The appointment process is led by Perrett Laver on behalf of EIT Water. The role is coordinated by Erik Hafner, who is also the contact for questions about the process. Further information about the regional hub manager recruitment is available on the Perrett Laver page listed in the Links section.
Equal Opportunities
EIT Water is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications without discrimination on any grounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the EIT Water Regional Hub Manager Black Sea based?
The role is based in Varna, Bulgaria, within the Marine Cluster Bulgaria host organisation. The Regional Hub Manager works for EIT Water centrally while operating alongside this host organisation.
Which countries does the Black Sea hub cover?
The Black Sea region covers Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, TΓΌrkiye and Ukraine. The Regional Hub Manager is the primary regional point of contact for all of them.
What is EIT Water?
EIT Water is Europe's innovation community for water, marine and maritime systems, founded in 2026 with eight regional hubs. It is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.
Which topics will the role focus on?
The role focuses on water, marine and maritime sectors, with particular relevance to shipping decarbonisation, eco-innovation, marine ecosystem health and skills development.
What documents do I need to apply?
You need a current CV and a cover letter setting out your interest and relevant experience. Both must be submitted by 12pm CET on 13 November 2026.
Who handles the recruitment?
Perrett Laver leads the appointment process on behalf of EIT Water. Questions about the process go to Erik Hafner at Perrett Laver.
Is the salary published?
The vacancy lists salary and benefits as competitive. No specific amount is given.
Deadline
β³ 13 November 2026
Links
π Vacancy page: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/2ed2eae6-65ce-2e0a-d72a-3a244165178b
π Application form: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyForm/2ed2eae6-65ce-2e0a-d72a-3a244165178b
βΉοΈ Further information on the recruitment: https://perrettlaver.com/eit-water-regional-hub-managers-recruitment/
π§ Questions about the process to Erik Hafner: Erik.Hafner@perrettlaver.com
