EIT Water is recruiting a Regional Hub Manager UK & Ireland, based in Leeds within the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. The role is EIT Water's senior representative for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, salary and benefits are listed as competitive, and applications close at 12pm CET on Wednesday 25 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out the mandate, regional themes and application steps below.
The Role in Brief
🏢 Organisation: EIT Water
📌 Position: Regional Hub Manager UK & Ireland
📍 Location: Leeds, United Kingdom, within the University of Leeds
🗺️ Region covered: United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
🧪 Sector: Research, Technology & Innovation
💼 Salary and benefits: Competitive
🤝 Role coordinated by: Isabella Newell, Perrett Laver
Who Is Behind 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 With a Source-to-Sea Mandate
🌱 EIT Water was founded in 2026
🧩 It has eight regional hubs across Europe
🌊 It holds 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
Representing EIT Water Across the UK and Ireland
The Regional Hub Manager is EIT Water's senior representative and business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for the UK & Ireland, covering the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
📞 Act as the primary regional point of contact
👥 Build and mobilise the regional Member, partner and participant community
🔗 Connect UK and Irish stakeholders to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes
📈 Strengthen regional opportunities across the water, marine and maritime sectors
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Regional Themes the Hub Will Focus On
The role has particular relevance to five areas:
💧 Water quality and freshwater ecosystem protection
🌧️ Flood resilience and nature-based solutions
🏖️ Coastal innovation and blue carbon
📡 Data-driven water management
🚢 Maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations
What Leeds Brings to the Role
Based in Leeds within the University of Leeds, the role leverages the region's world-class expertise in:
🏞️ Integrated land-river-coast systems
🚰 Wastewater
🦋 Biodiversity
🌾 Soil science
🐚 Marine and coastal research
This expertise is used to build collaboration, accelerate technology deployment and support new businesses and skills development.
Working Centrally Alongside a Regional Host
The Regional Hub Manager works for EIT Water centrally while operating alongside the regional host organisation. The position requires strong commercial, entrepreneurial and diplomatic capabilities in order to connect regional priorities and opportunities with European-level impact.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the online application form by 12pm CET on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and should include:
📄 A current CV
✍️ A cover letter setting out your interest and relevant experience
Further information about the recruitment is published on the Perrett Laver information page.
Perrett Laver Leads the Appointment
The appointment process is led by Perrett Laver on behalf of EIT Water. Questions about the process can be sent to Isabella Newell 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. EIT Water is an established Danish Association based in Aarhus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the EIT Water Regional Hub Manager UK & Ireland based?
The role is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, within the University of Leeds. It covers the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
What is EIT Water?
EIT Water is Europe's innovation community for water, marine and maritime systems, founded in 2026 with eight regional hubs across Europe. It is part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.
What does the Regional Hub Manager UK & Ireland do?
The manager is EIT Water's senior representative and business development, relationship and ecosystem lead for the region. The role builds and mobilises the regional Member, partner and participant community and connects UK and Irish stakeholders to EIT Water's pan-European ecosystem and Action Programmes.
Which water and maritime topics matter most for this hub?
The vacancy highlights water quality and freshwater ecosystem protection, flood resilience and nature-based solutions, coastal innovation and blue carbon. It also names data-driven water management, maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations.
Who does the Regional Hub Manager work for?
The manager works for EIT Water centrally while operating alongside the regional host organisation. The role is based within the University of Leeds.
Which capabilities does the role require?
The role requires strong commercial, entrepreneurial and diplomatic capabilities. These are needed to connect regional priorities and opportunities with European-level impact.
What documents are needed to apply?
Applicants need to submit a current CV and a cover letter setting out their interest and relevant experience. Both are submitted through the online application form.
Is a salary stated for this role?
The vacancy lists salary and benefits as competitive and does not give a specific figure.
Who manages the recruitment for EIT Water?
Perrett Laver leads the appointment process on behalf of EIT Water. Isabella Newell coordinates the role and answers questions about the process.
Deadline
⏳ 25 November 2026
Links
Vacancy details: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/63511cc8-48ee-8690-7fad-3a24417b5083
Application form: https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyForm/63511cc8-48ee-8690-7fad-3a24417b5083
Further information: https://perrettlaver.com/eit-water-regional-hub-managers-recruitment/
Questions about the process (Isabella Newell): isabella.newell@perrettlaver.com
