Administrative Assistant Dairy Farming

In this role, you will collect and administer sustainability data from dairy farms for the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN, or in Dutch: Bedrijveninformatienet). You will manage your own portfolio of dairy farms, supplemented by businesses in another agricultural sector (e.g., intensive livestock or arable farming). You will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with these farmers. Therefore, you’ll work closely with our FADN participants at one of our regional offices in: Alkmaar, The Hague, Drachten, Holten, Goes, Oisterwijk, Meijel, or Wageningen.

The Farm Accountancy Data Network (www.wur.nl/bedrijveninformatienet) is a network of approximately 1,500 agricultural and horticultural businesses, 100 cutters and other fishing vessels, and 150 forestry companies. At Wageningen Economic Research, around 50 administrative staff members maintain this network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting financial and sustainability data from a fixed group of FADN companies. These data are gathered from the farm’s administration (either physically or digitally via electronic invoices), derived from farm accountancy reports provided by accountants, or collected through questionnaires. The data are stored in a database and made available to researchers.
• Managing relationships with FADN participants. You will compile an annual report for each business, including financial results and key environmental indicators, and generate a digital benchmarking overview on MijnAgrimatie.nl. During your farm visits, you will explain these reports and answer questions. You will also initiate the data collection for the new year during these meetings. Annually, you will recruit several new participants to replace natural attrition. After your onboarding period, you will be on the road about one day per week (full-time).

For more information about the organization of the BIN group and the regional teams, visit: werkenbijBedrijveninformatienet. To get a direct impression of this role, be sure to watch our corporate video.

• You have completed a (business) economics or agricultural education at MBO or HBO level (vocational or applied sciences). Preferably supplemented with a diploma in modern business administration (MBA), or you are willing to obtain this diploma (training costs are covered).
• You have extensive knowledge and experience in the operations of dairy farms and/or other agricultural sectors.
• You have strong numerical skills, are familiar with digital accounting systems and/or financial automation, and you work accurately with great attention to detail.
• You can work well independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and farmers.
• You hold a valid driver’s license (B).
• Proficiency in Dutch is required for this position. If you do not speak and write Dutch at a sufficient level, unfortunately your application cannot be considered. Due to the high volume of English-language applications, we are unable to respond individually.

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

• full-time or part-time employment (minimum 24 hours per week for this position).
• flexible working hours and the option for hybrid working.
• free use of public transportation for commuting up to 100 km one way.
• 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.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 3,231.- and € 4,374.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 8).  If you do not fully meet the job requirements yet, you may be placed in salary scale 7 as a starting point.

As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Location: Alkmaar, Drachten, The Hague, Goes, Holten, Meijel, Oisterwijk, and Wageningen.

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. 

For more information about this position, please contact Anita van der Knijff, 070-3358181 or anita.vanderknijff@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Jouke van Oostenbrugge, Corporate recruiter, recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.

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We are continuously looking for qualified candidates, which is why this position is consistently open!

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

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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.

​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.

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

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