EIT Water, Europe's innovation community for water, marine and maritime systems, is recruiting a Regional Hub Manager for its Central & Baltic region, based in Berlin, Germany. The senior role leads business development, relationships and the regional ecosystem across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Poland, comes with a competitive salary and benefits, and applications close at 12pm CET on 20 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and set out what the role involves and how to apply below.
Vacancy Overview
🏢 Organisation: EIT Water
💼 Position: Regional Hub Manager Central & Baltic
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
🗺️ Region covered: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Poland
🔬 Sector: Research, Technology & Innovation
💶 Salary & Benefits: Competitive
🔢 Reference: 8695
📆 Expiry: 20 November 2026, 12pm CET
What EIT Water Is
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:
🏜️ Scarcity
☀️ Drought
🌧️ Flooding
🧪 Pollution
🐟 Ecosystem decline
EIT Water is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.
A New Innovation Community With Eight Regional Hubs
Founded in 2026, EIT Water has eight regional hubs across Europe and a mandate to deliver systemic innovation from source to sea. It is now establishing the governance structures that will guide its first Strategic Agenda and long-term impact. EIT Water is an established Danish Association based in Aarhus.
The Central & Baltic Hub Manager's Mandate
The Regional Hub Manager is EIT Water's senior representative and its business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for the Central & Baltic region. As the primary regional point of contact, the role:
🤝 Builds and mobilises the regional Member, partner and participant community
🔗 Connects Central & Baltic stakeholders to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes
🚀 Builds collaboration and accelerates innovation, business creation and skills development across the region
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Thematic Priorities for the Region
The role focuses on strengthening regional opportunities across water, marine and maritime sectors, with particular relevance to:
🌱 Nature-based solutions
🦐 Sustainable aquaculture and algae
🌬️ Multi-use offshore wind
🧭 Marine spatial planning
🎓 Blue skills
👥 Citizen engagement
Working From Berlin Alongside the Regional Hub Host
Based in Berlin and working alongside the Regional Hub Host, the role draws on the region's strong connections between science, policy and industry, as well as its leadership in circular and carbon-neutral blue economy models. The Hub Manager works for EIT Water centrally while operating alongside the regional host organisation.
Capabilities the Role Requires
📈 Strong commercial capabilities
💡 Entrepreneurial capabilities
🕊️ Diplomatic capabilities to connect regional priorities and opportunities with European-level impact
How to Apply
📄 Prepare a current CV
✍️ Write a cover letter setting out your interest and relevant experience
🖱️ Submit your application through the online application form by 12pm CET on Friday 20 November 2026
🔎 Further information on the recruitment is available on the Perrett Laver information page
Who Runs the Appointment Process
The appointment process is led by Perrett Laver on behalf of EIT Water, and the role is coordinated by Erik Hafner. Questions about the process can be sent to Erik Hafner by email.
Equal Opportunities and EU Co-Funding
EIT Water is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications without discrimination on any grounds. This activity is co-funded by the European Union.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the EIT Water Regional Hub Manager Central & Baltic based?
The role is based in Berlin, Germany, working alongside the Regional Hub Host organisation.
Which countries does the Central & Baltic hub cover?
The hub covers Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Poland.
What does the Regional Hub Manager do?
The Hub Manager is EIT Water's senior representative and business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for the region, building the regional Member, partner and participant community and connecting it to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes.
Which themes are prioritised in this region?
Nature-based solutions, sustainable aquaculture and algae, multi-use offshore wind, marine spatial planning, blue skills and citizen engagement are highlighted for the Central & Baltic region.
What documents are needed to apply?
Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter setting out your interest and relevant experience.
What is the salary for this role?
The vacancy lists the salary and benefits as competitive, without a specific figure.
Who handles the recruitment?
Perrett Laver leads the appointment process on behalf of EIT Water. Erik Hafner coordinates the role and answers questions about the process.
Deadline
⏳ 20 November 2026
Links
Vacancy details: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/12aca082-7e00-9dba-ab07-3a2441780867
Application form: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyForm/12aca082-7e00-9dba-ab07-3a2441780867
Further information: https://perrettlaver.com/eit-water-regional-hub-managers-recruitment/
Questions about the process (Erik Hafner): Erik.Hafner@perrettlaver.com
