Would you like to advise and support the WUR Council as a part-time executive secretary ? In this role you’ll be a permanent point of contact for WUR Council members and an essential link in ensuring the effective functioning of employee and student participation at WUR. You’ll work closely together with your the daily board of the WUR Council and collaborate with you fellow executive secretary to provide strong, coordinated support.
This is where you will work
The Central Works Council (COR) and the Student Staff Council (SSC) are central participatory bodies of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Together they meet as WUR Council. The WUR Council, a group of about 28 members (employees and students), represents 7,700 employees, 2,500 PhD students, and over 13,000 students.
The WUR Council plays a key role as discussion partner for the Executive Board in shaping institutional policy. The working language of the WUR Council is English, and most documents prepared in both Dutch and English.
Together with your fellow executive secretary, you will form a close-knit team and take responsibility for a variety of tasks, including:
In addition to your immediate team, you will also have regular contact with the executive secretary of the Student Council. Together, the three of you form the team of executive secretaries who facilitate central employee and student participation at WUR. When it comes to terms of employment, Wageningen University & Research offers an excellent package. Highlights from our collective labour agreement include:
The appointment is for 18 hours a week.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal career opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for own initiative in a learning environment; we offer excellent training opportunities. You will get a versatile job with us in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You will work at the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, and at a university that has been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands for the 20th consecutive time. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is 'To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life'. Within Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and specialised Research Institutes of Stichting Wageningen Research join forces to contribute to the solution of important questions in the field of healthy food and living environment.
With about 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 FTE) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 Lifelong Learning participants, Wageningen University & Research is among the world's leading knowledge institutions within its domain. The integrated approach to issues and cooperation between different disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen's unique approach.
Our employees indicate these points as good reasons to come and work at WUR : read the 6 reasons to come and work at WUR
We are recruiting for this vacancy ourselves. Acquisition is not appreciated, but sharing in your network is. You are administratively strong, able to work independently, and enjoy collaborating within a team. Together with your fellow executive secretary you will make a division of tasks and are open to taking on additional responsibilities within the team. Together, you ensure that the WUR Council is well supported. You work in a structured and efficient manner, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are accurate and result-oriented.
You also have:
Corporate Governance & Legal Services
The position is part of the Corporate Governance & Legal Services department. This is one of seven departments in Wageningen University & Research's Corporate Staff.
Your hierarchical superior is the Policy Officer of the Executive Board from this department. Your functional superior is the elected chair of the WUR Council. Would you like more information/details, please contact Sabine Huard, official secretary WUR Council, 0317- 489202, [email protected].
Would you like more information/details, please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter Concern Staff & Facilities Management, tel: 0317 - 489 178 or via email: [email protected]
Would you like to apply?
You can do so directly via the application button attached to this vacancy so that we can process personal data with your consent.
This vacancy is open up and included Monday 30th of June 2025.
Suitable candidates who apply during the vacancy opening may be invited even before the deadline.
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.
This is where you will work
The Central Works Council (COR) and the Student Staff Council (SSC) are central participatory bodies of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Together they meet as WUR Council. The WUR Council, a group of about 28 members (employees and students), represents 7,700 employees, 2,500 PhD students, and over 13,000 students.
The WUR Council plays a key role as discussion partner for the Executive Board in shaping institutional policy. The working language of the WUR Council is English, and most documents prepared in both Dutch and English.
Together with your fellow executive secretary, you will form a close-knit team and take responsibility for a variety of tasks, including:
- The organisation, preparation and reporting of internal meetings of the WUR Council, consultation meetings with the Executive Board and meetings of the daily board of the WUR Council
- Monitoring processes, (legal) procedures, deadlines and keeping abreast of relevant developments in laws and regulations and monitoring relations and working agreements within the WUR Council and with the Executive Board, from this role advising and coaching the WUR Council and its members and (co-)updating the regulations of the WUR Council, COR and SSC;
- Taking care of correspondence and organising information provision, such as proactively managing the WUR Council's SharePoint and intranet group page, coordinating and co-authoring the annual report;
- Co-organising the annual PhD elections and the triennial general elections of the participatory bodies; co-organising the induction of new WUR Council members; initiating and organising training for WUR Council members; managing the COR and SSC budgets.
In addition to your immediate team, you will also have regular contact with the executive secretary of the Student Council. Together, the three of you form the team of executive secretaries who facilitate central employee and student participation at WUR. When it comes to terms of employment, Wageningen University & Research offers an excellent package. Highlights from our collective labour agreement include:
- Flexible working hours, arranged by mutual agreement, supporting a healthy work-life balance. This position can be performed in a hybrid format, though Wednesdays are regular on campus meeting days (Wageningen Campus);
- The possibility of accumulating additional compensation hours by working extra hours per week;
- Sabbatical leave, study leave and partly paid parental leave;
- A strong focus on vitality and well-being;
- A structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
- An excellent pension scheme through ABP.
The appointment is for 18 hours a week.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal career opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for own initiative in a learning environment; we offer excellent training opportunities. You will get a versatile job with us in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You will work at the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, and at a university that has been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands for the 20th consecutive time. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is 'To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life'. Within Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and specialised Research Institutes of Stichting Wageningen Research join forces to contribute to the solution of important questions in the field of healthy food and living environment.
With about 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 FTE) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 Lifelong Learning participants, Wageningen University & Research is among the world's leading knowledge institutions within its domain. The integrated approach to issues and cooperation between different disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen's unique approach.
Our employees indicate these points as good reasons to come and work at WUR : read the 6 reasons to come and work at WUR
We are recruiting for this vacancy ourselves. Acquisition is not appreciated, but sharing in your network is. You are administratively strong, able to work independently, and enjoy collaborating within a team. Together with your fellow executive secretary you will make a division of tasks and are open to taking on additional responsibilities within the team. Together, you ensure that the WUR Council is well supported. You work in a structured and efficient manner, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are accurate and result-oriented.
You also have:
- Affinity with management and process support;
- A good understanding of, and are sensitive to, organisational interests and sensitivities.;
- Overview in complex situations and can work well in the triangle of employee and student participation, Executive Board and Corporate Directors;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Dutch.
- A proactive, service-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.
- Have demonstrable knowledge and experience of employee and student participation, or be willing to undergo training in this area;
- Have experience in a role as an executive secretary in a complex organisation;
Corporate Governance & Legal Services
The position is part of the Corporate Governance & Legal Services department. This is one of seven departments in Wageningen University & Research's Corporate Staff.
Your hierarchical superior is the Policy Officer of the Executive Board from this department. Your functional superior is the elected chair of the WUR Council. Would you like more information/details, please contact Sabine Huard, official secretary WUR Council, 0317- 489202, [email protected].
Would you like more information/details, please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter Concern Staff & Facilities Management, tel: 0317 - 489 178 or via email: [email protected]
Would you like to apply?
You can do so directly via the application button attached to this vacancy so that we can process personal data with your consent.
This vacancy is open up and included Monday 30th of June 2025.
Suitable candidates who apply during the vacancy opening may be invited even before the deadline.
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.
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