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Are you an experienced Scrum Master who gets energy from effectively leading teams, realizing concrete results, and contributing to an organization where your influence is visible? Do you want to work in a dynamic environment where there is plenty of room for your personal development? Then we are looking for you!
Like many organisations, WUR has transformed into an Agile organisation in recent years. Of course, we continue to improve, supported by the Scrum Masters. We have a close-knit and experienced Scrum Master team and are looking for a new colleague for this team.

THE FUNCTION
What are you going to do?

• You guide teams in their daily work and help them stay focused on their goals, while at the same time keeping an eye on the bigger picture;
• You will work closely with Product Owners to ensure that product visions are not only clear, but also realistic and actionable for the team;
• You play an active role in stimulating collaboration within the team and create a working environment in which every team member is given the space to excel and make his or her voice heard;
• Together with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, you will work on organization-wide initiatives to continue to develop and improve our Agile way of working;
• You support the team in creating valuable increments, with an eye for both the result and the working atmosphere and relationships within the team.

• You have several years of experience as a Scrum Master and you have a proven track record in guiding teams to successful results;
• You have experience coaching multiple teams and know how to motivate people to grow in their role and responsibility;
• You have a natural affinity for leadership and like to take initiative to implement positive change, both within your team and within the wider organization.
• You are strong in monitoring processes and structuring teamwork, without losing sight of the human aspect;
• You feel at home in an environment where you are challenged and where your personal development goes hand in hand with the growth of the team;
• You speak and write Dutch fluently.

Our IT department, consisting of 200 employees, offers a modern ICT environment for education and research. We work in multidisciplinary teams on digitization, self-service, security, data management, high performance computing and cloud strategy, which offers plenty of development and career opportunities for specialists.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

Of course, these excellent fringe benefits also come with an appropriate salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of at least € 4,190 to a maximum of € 6.008 for a full working week of 36 hours in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement Wageningen Research.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland and with your work you have a clear and positive impact on society. At WUR we work on the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and feeding the world in a sustainable way.

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 7,700 employees (7,000 fte), 2,500 PhD and EngD candidates, 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about the position, please contact Ellen van der Heiden - Wamelink, Department Manager FB-IT Design, phone: 0317- 481673 or by e-mail: ellen.vanderheiden-wamelink@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter, telephone: 0317- 489 178 or by e-mail: edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl

You can only apply for this vacancy online until Monday 6 January 2025 via the application button for this vacancy.

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.