How to apply for Grants and Tax Incentives Specialist

About Air Products

Air Products is pioneering clean hydrogen projects to create a zero-carbon energy future, positioning itself at the forefront of solving the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and diversity while working on groundbreaking global projects that directly impact climate change solutions.

About the role

As a Grants and Tax Incentives Specialist, you'll identify and secure funding opportunities for Air Products' clean energy projects across Europe, directly supporting the company's sustainability objectives and mission-critical innovations. Your work will enable groundbreaking hydrogen initiatives by accessing government grants, tax incentives, and other financing mechanisms that accelerate the transition to zero-carbon energy.

A typical day

A typical day involves researching new European grant opportunities for clean hydrogen projects, collaborating with project teams across different countries to gather technical information for applications, and managing multiple funding submissions with varying deadlines and requirements. You'll analyze tax incentive programs in different jurisdictions while coordinating with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and maximize funding opportunities.

Who Air Products is looking for

• Has specific experience identifying and securing European government grants and tax incentives for industrial or energy projects
• Demonstrates deep understanding of sustainability funding mechanisms and clean energy financing landscapes
• Possesses strong project management skills to handle multiple funding applications simultaneously across different European jurisdictions
• Shows genuine passion for environmental sustainability and clean energy transition through previous work or personal commitment

Tips for this application

• Quantify your impact in previous grant/tax incentive roles - mention specific funding amounts secured and projects supported
• Highlight any experience with hydrogen, clean energy, or industrial gas sector funding specifically
• Mention your familiarity with European funding programs relevant to clean hydrogen (like Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, or national programs)
• Demonstrate your understanding of Air Products' specific projects by referencing their clean hydrogen initiatives in your application
• Emphasize your ability to work remotely across multiple European time zones and jurisdictions

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your specific experience with European grant applications and tax incentive programs for industrial projects', "How your skills directly support Air Products' mission of creating a zero-carbon energy future through clean hydrogen", 'Examples of successfully secured funding that accelerated sustainability or innovation projects', 'Your ability to navigate multiple European regulatory environments and funding landscapes simultaneously']

Research before applying

• Air Products' specific clean hydrogen projects in Europe (like their Netherlands or UK initiatives)
• European Union funding mechanisms for clean energy (Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, Just Transition Fund)
• Tax incentive programs in the listed European countries (especially Netherlands, UK, Spain, France)
• Air Products' sustainability reports and their specific zero-carbon energy goals

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Walk us through your process for identifying and applying for a complex European grant for an industrial project
• How would you stay current on evolving tax incentive programs across multiple European countries?
• Describe a time you secured funding for a sustainability-focused project - what challenges did you face?
• How do you prioritize multiple funding opportunities across different jurisdictions and project timelines?
• What specific European funding programs do you think are most relevant to Air Products' clean hydrogen initiatives?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting generic applications that don't mention clean hydrogen, sustainability, or European funding specifically
• Failing to demonstrate understanding of the regulatory differences between European countries
• Not showing how your experience directly relates to industrial or energy sector funding (versus other sectors)