The EuroVelo Projects & Partnerships Coordinator will report to the EuroVelo and Cycling Tourism Director and coordinate and support aspects of the work of the ECF’s EuroVelo team. In particular, the role holder will assist with the implementation of the EuroVelo Route Partnerships, EuroVelo business development activities and fundraising strategies related to EuroVelo.
Main tasks:
- Coordinating the ongoing EuroVelo Route Partnerships and developing new ones:
- Organise, prepare and facilitate regular meetings: Steering committees, marketing & communications committees, infrastructure committees, etc.
- Implement the activities of the annual action plan approved by the partners and make sure the budget is allocated accordingly to what is planned
- Coordinate the work of colleagues or subcontractors for the good delivery of activities related to EuroVelo Route Partnerships
- Oversee the strategy of each EuroVelo Route Partnership and support and engage with route partners, especially when renewal discussions happen
- Ensure the smooth administrative and financial management of the Partnerships and regular reporting
- Developing and reporting on the EuroVelo Business Activities, with the support of EuroVelo team members where applicable:
- EuroVelo Bookable Offers Search Engine: maintain contact with tour operators, conversion, retention, reporting, etc.
- EuroVelo adverts: digital (website and newsletter) and printed (EuroVelo Overview Map planned for 2026 and others)
- EuroVelo partnerships with businesses, including strategic partnerships or launching new initiatives such as the EuroVelo and Cycling Tourism Awards
- EuroVelo expertise and consultancy activities: developing a clear offer, managing the administrative aspect of consultancy activities
- Developpin a business strategy for the European Certification Standard methodology
- Assisting in fundraising strategies related to EuroVelo drafting European funded project applications related to EuroVelo:
- EuroVelo donation system: online platform, inventory management of items, reporting, strategy, etc.
- Attending and reporting to the ECF fundraising team
- Developing new ideas and concepts, approach potential partners, drafting proposals, etc.
- Identify and liaise with potential partners from the EuroVelo network
Additional tasks:
- Reporting on and monitoring progress on the main tasks
- Supporting the delivery of various EuroVelo activities such as event organisation, communications, network management, etc.
- Representing EuroVelo and ECF at various events
- ContributIng to the work of the EuroVelo Management Team and wider ECF team
These tasks are not exhaustive.
Who are we looking for?
Academic background:
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Desirable: Master’s degree in a relevant field
Professional background:
Essential:
- At least 1-2 years of project coordination/management experience (internal or external)
- Working on partnerships with public and/or private stakeholders in a professional context
Desirable:
- Business, Tourism, Marketing or communication knowledge and experience, sustainable transport or environment campaigning
- Expertise on cycling routes or cycling tourism projects
- Experience on the coordination of partners/networks/members
Core competencies, skills and attributes:
Essential:
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build effective professional relationships and partnerships
- Dynamic, proactive, and outcome-oriented personality
- Resilient, able to multi-task and set own priorities
- Collaborative and collegiate approach, ability to work well in diverse teams
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Package, social-media management, videoconferencing and webinar platforms
- Flexible in terms of travel and working hours including occasional weekend and evening work
Desirable:
- Affinity for cycling tourism
- Additional EU languages will be considered as an asset
- Capability with administrative tasks such as managing budgets and preparing reports
- Proficient user of CRM database tools and web management software
