Administrative assistant Arable Farming

Your job As a Financial Administrative Officer (Agricultural Sector) at the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), you contribute to providing a reliable and up-to-date picture of the Dutch agricultural and horticultural sectors, both from an economic and sustainability perspective. Thanks to your expertise in administration and your understanding of agricultural business practices, company data is carefully collected, verified, and processed into valuable information and insights. You Will Manage Your Own Portfolio Of Participating Businesses, Consisting Of a Mix Of Company Types Within One Of The Following Sectors
• Arable Farming
• Horticulture (cut flowers, potted plants, greenhouse vegetables, flower bulbs, tree nurseries, fruit growing)
• Livestock Farming (dairy cattle, pigs, poultry, goats) You are the primary point of contact for farmers and growers participating in the Farm Accountancy Data Network. You recruit new participants and build and maintain long-term relationships with agricultural entrepreneurs. You collect financial and sustainability data from these businesses and ensure that all information is recorded accurately and completely in our systems. In return, participating businesses receive an annual business report and benchmarking report through MijnAgrimatie.nl. Together, all data collected within the Farm Accountancy Data Network forms the basis for policy research, sector studies, and monitoring activities. At FADN, we work in regional teams consisting of both starters and experienced professionals. We highly value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and a positive working atmosphere. Start Your Career at FADN Are you a recent graduate, for example from HAS University of Applied Sciences?
• Learn the profession step by step, including both administrative work and relationship management
• Start with a small portfolio of participating businesses
• Receive guidance and coaching from experienced colleagues Bring Your Experience to FADN Are you looking for a financial administrative role within the agricultural sector, but in a less commercial environment?
• Your existing expertise in administration and relationship management can be applied immediately
• Work with a varied portfolio of agricultural businesses
• Operate independently while receiving support from your team Locations: Alkmaar, The Hague, Drachten, Goes, Holten, Meijel, Oisterwijk, and Wageningen. What You Do on a Typical Workday
• Collect financial and sustainability data from business administrations, digital files, and questionnaires;
• Accurately record all information in our database to ensure reliable annual reports for participants;
• Visit participating businesses annually to collect missing data and discuss business reports and benchmarking results;
• Maintain strong relationships with your participating businesses and recruit several new participants each year;
• Work from one of our regional offices, with the possibility to work partly from home. You will be travelling approximately one day per week to visit participants in your region. More information about the organization of the BIN group and the regional teams can be found here: werkenbijBedrijveninformatienet (https://www.wur.nl/nl/show/werken-bij-bedrijveninformatienet-bin.htm). And if you want to get an immediate impression of this role, be sure to watch our corporate film. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5LMFqrJA2A) Your qualities We are looking for a Financial Administrative Officer (Agricultural Sector) with the following skills and

experience:
• MBO+/HBO level of education and thinking, with a completed degree in agriculture, agribusiness, business economics, or a related field;
• Possession of the Modern Business Administration (MBA) diploma, or willingness to obtain it;
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector and business operations across different types of agricultural enterprises;
• Proficiency with digital systems, including accounting software and financial information systems, and enthusiasm for working with these tools;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an excellent command of the Dutch language;
• A valid Category B driving licence (required for company visits). For this role, it is important that you can work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and agricultural entrepreneurs. Naturally, you are detail-oriented, comfortable working with figures, accurate in your work, and have a keen eye for quality and consistency.

We offer
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment (https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Tailor-made-conditions-of-employment.htm). 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 € 3,381.
- and € 4,560.
- 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, and Oisterwijk. 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. Important information Apply? Click on the application button for the vacancy on our website. Only applications via our website will be processed. We plan the interviews as soon as possible in consultation. 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. We are 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 (https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Why-choose-WUR.htm) 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.