Management/Office Assistant

Are you the connecting link that wants to support our chair group? Do you have a hands-on mentality and enjoy working on the world's most sustainable campus? Read on and apply quickly!

The Soil physics and Land Management group (SLM) is looking for an independent management/office assistant to provide administrative support to the secretariat.

As a management/office assistant, you will play an active role in administrative and organizational tasks, such as: calendar management, data management plans, website, communication, organizing and taking minutes at meetings, organizing team-building activities, assisting with procedures for foreign staff coming to work with the chair group, welcoming new employees, assisting the chairholder, and handling orders.
You are independent, proactive, organizationally sensitive, and accurate. You communicate clearly and pleasantly (both orally and in writing) in Dutch and English. We are looking for a colleague who can easily switch between programs, maintains an overview, structures tasks, and is not afraid to take initiative. Additionally, you will contribute to internal communication and help optimize our internal processes. If you enjoy communicating with people and creating order, there is ample room for your input.

You will have close contact with colleagues responsible for financial support and the management of SLM.

What do you bring to the table?

• A service-oriented and connecting attitude;
• Good communication skills, integrity, and flexibility;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Experience in a university environment is a plus.

In our international working environment, communication is increasingly done in English. For this position, a language level of B1 in English and B2 in Dutch is required. If you do not have this level yet, we will assist you, and you can use our language center, Wageningen in'to Language.

When it comes to employment benefits, Wageningen University & Research has a lot to offer. Some highlights from our collective labor agreement (CAO) include:

• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• Working hours can be arranged in consultation to ensure a good work-life balance;
• The possibility to accumulate extra vacation/compensation hours by working more;
• A focus on vitality, and access to campus sports facilities at an attractive rate;
• A structural year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• Excellent pension plan through ABP.

In addition to these great secondary benefits, we also offer a competitive salary. Depending on your experience, the salary ranges from €2,872 to €3,454 for a full-time position (38 hours per week), according to the CAO for Dutch Universities (scale 6). This is a position for 28 or 32 hours per week for the long term. Initially, we offer a one-year contract, which can be extended based on (business-economic) organizational circumstances and good performance. Wageningen University & Research encourages internal career opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we offer excellent training opportunities. You will have a diverse role in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, at a university that has been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands for the 20th consecutive time.

Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

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, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 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 and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about this position, you can contact Vivian Turfboer, SLM interim manager, at vivian.turfboer@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, you can contact Edgar Tijhuis, corporate recruiter, at edgar.tijhuis@wur.nl.

Want to apply?
You can apply directly via the application button on the job listing on our website, so we can process your personal information with your consent.

This vacancy is open until March 3, 2025.

Welcome, safe and valued.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) values diversity and inclusion. We believe that different perspectives lead to innovative solutions. Therefore, we create a working environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we build a culture where everyone's unique contribution contributes to the success of our organization.