About the LDT CitiVerse EDIC

The LDT-CitiVerse-EDIC realizes a common European infrastructure of interoperable data platforms and services for Networked Local Digital Twins with the ambition of building  the European “Citiverse”. It improves European competitiveness by implementing Multi Country Projects on the crossroads of GeoSpatial, AI and Virtual Worlds technologies. Offering a dedicated portfolio of Products, Services and Facilities for Cities and Regions, the EDIC creates a solid harmonised fundament for economies of scope and scale for secure digital public services, fostering a thriving public-private application ecosystem.  

The LDT CitiVerse EDIC was officially set up on February 1^st 2024 By the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/459 . It gathers 15 Member States and has its statutory seat located in Valencia (Spain). 

Job description

The LDT-CITIVERSE-EDIC is building its core-team and seeks an Chief Operational Manager, Office- and Project Management Officer to drive daily operations and support the EDIC executive directorate team.

You will work in an (international) start-up environment with a small executive team lead by the director.

As Operational Manager you will ensure a pleasant and well-managed organization where colleagues can perform their work effectively, visitors feel warmly welcomed and partners are promptly facilitated. The EDIC is a start-up organisation; this sets high demands on adaptability, personal involvement, sense of responsibility and team spirit. You are the first point of contact for colleagues, partners and visitors in the office making hospitality skills a key aspect.

You support the management team in organizing, reporting, and monitoring the action items of internal and external meetings and handle practical matters such as facility support, booking international trips and general office tasks such as mail processing and inventory management. You also plan and manage meetings with the EDIC associated facilities.

You will facilitate EDIC partner working groups and project meetings (digital and in-person. Main project will be the BUILD project that builds the EDIC toward a mature operational organisation and the EDIC Sandbox Alliance. The BUILD project will be executed by the EDIC from 2026 until 2028. You will occasionally contribute to the organization of thematic-days, conferences, and (study) trips.

Additionally you will fulfil the EDIC Assembly Secretary role of the quarterly EDIC Assembly meetings (digital and in-person) and support the management team with the collection and distribution of documents. agenda management.

Overall you ensure proper administration, including correspondence and archiving in digital systems.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 LDT CitiVerse EDIC Operational Manager:

• PA to the director (a.o. agenda management)
• First point of contact for colleagues/relations/visitors
• Oversee administrative duties, including accounting, procurement and HR-functions
• Ensure office logistics and equipment availability
• Organize or contribute to meetings/events and coordinate staff travel
• Operational liaison to Valencian EDIC-Ecosystem and facilities
• General Project-tasks BUILD-project
• General Project tasks EDIC-Sandbox Alliance
• Facilitating working groups and projects
• LDT Assembly Secretary duties

Who are we looking for:

• Strong organizational and hospitality skills and a hands-on approach
• Project skills, ideally in the domain of digital technologies
• Qualifications/experience in administration, organization, and HR management
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Adaptability, team-spirit, and clear writing skills are a plus
• General understanding of EU policies and funding
• Availability of 28 to 32 hours per week
• Sarting: per direct

What do we offer you?

• Attractive remuneration based on experience
• International and collaborative environment
• Position based in Valencia, la Harinera building
• The opportunity to play a key role in the development of Digital Twins and CitiVerse in Europe.
• Lots of room for your own initiative! You will become part of a dedicated start-up team (1 director and 3 leads), supported by a network of member states, cities, and private organizations affiliated with the EDIC.
• A contract for a minimum for 1 year with the possibility for extension.

Interested? Please apply no later than March 20, 2026. We will use a rolling procedure (first come, first served).