Junior Liaison Officer

As a Junior Liaison Officer, you support researchers and project leaders in national and international subsidy and tender processes. You assist them in preparing proposals in a well-structured manner—organizationally, financially, and procedurally—ensuring they meet the requirements of funding bodies. You operate at the intersection of content, finance, and regulations. In this role, you work independently on multiple files, but you also collaborate closely with colleagues within the Liaison Office and regularly coordinate with Finance & Control and Legal Affairs. Within a short period, you develop into a fully-fledged discussion partner for researchers in the field of grants and project applications. Fixed office days on Thursdays and Fridays are required, while the remaining days can be arranged in consultation, with the option to work remotely for part of the week.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Advising researchers and project leaders on the preparation and submission of grant and tender applications (organizational, financial, and procedural aspects).
• Acting as a liaison between researchers, Finance & Control, Legal Affairs, and external funding providers.
• Analyzing funding schemes and assessing their applicability to research projects and collaborative partnerships.
• Supporting the drafting and submission of project proposals, including all required documentation.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring a careful and timely submission process.
• Collaborating with colleagues within the Liaison Office and coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders. 

Your team

You will be part of the Liaison Office & Legal Affairs team within the Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). We support researchers and project leaders in realizing impactful, internationally oriented research. Our team combines legal expertise with support in grants and collaborative partnerships. We operate in a compact, professionally structured environment with short lines of communication, where independence and teamwork go hand in hand. Within the Liaison Office, you will work closely with colleagues from Legal Affairs, Finance & Control, and the research community.

• HBO-level (higher professional education) working and thinking level, preferably in business administration, law, or a related field; or you have experience within the WUR domain and are looking to transition.
• Strong analytical skills and financial insight, enabling you to quickly grasp the core of regulations and proposals.
• Interest in grant and acquisition processes; prior experience is an advantage.
• You work in a structured manner, manage deadlines effectively, and remain efficient under time pressure.
• You communicate easily in both Dutch and English with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including in an international context.
• You combine accuracy with a results-oriented mindset.
• You are flexible, able to switch smoothly between tasks, and enjoy working collaboratively. 

In our international working environment, English is increasingly used as the primary language of communication. For this role, we expect at least a C1 level in English. If needed, you can make use of the language center Wageningen in’to Language.

You will find ample challenges in this position, which can also be seen as development opportunities. If you do not yet fully meet the track record required for this vacancy but do have solid work experience, we would still be happy to invite you to apply.

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;
• 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 year-end 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). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract for 24 hours per week, that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. 

We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientationyear” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant”.

For more information about the position, you can contact Laura Schellingerhout, Head of Legal Affairs & Liaison Office, via +31 6 51582301 or by email at laura.schellingerhout@wur.nl

Questions about the procedure? Please contact Jouke van Oostenbrugge, corporate recruiter, at jouke.vanoostenbrugge@wur.nl

Applying?
Click on the application button in the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

You can apply up to and including 1 June 2026. Internal candidates are invited to apply before 12May 2026.

We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. Therefore, the vacancy may be closed earlier than stated.

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

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.

​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.

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