Are you a coaching team leader who knows how to ensure the continuity of the organization, put the organization on the map and connect with both internal and external developments? Wageningen Pre-University (WPU) and Wetenschapsknooppunt (WKWU) team are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team leader. You have a relevant network, preferably also within Wageningen University & Research, and know how to use it to inspire content and strengthen partnerships. In addition to your role as team leader, you are also active within projects. One of the tasks of the team leader is the program leadership of the 4TU.VO education program. Among other things, this collaborative program between the four technical universities is building an online education platform that provides teaching modules that connect school subjects, train skills and inspire for the world of research and design.

Wageningen Pre-University
Wageningen Pre-University, involves havo/vwo students and teachers in what is happening in the scientific world of Life Sciences. We work on teacher professionalization, curriculum innovation and a good connection for students between secondary and higher education in the domains of Wageningen University. We do this together with the regional network of institutes within secondary and higher education in the Food Valley region.

Wetenschapsknooppunt
WKWU is a collaboration between Wageningen University & Research and the Christelijke Hogeschool Ede and introduces children to science. WKWU brings science to the classroom and invites school children and (prospective) teachers to the university.

The team leader is responsible for:

• the financial health of the department, including day-to-day administration, multi-year planning and budgeting, with accountability to the Dean of Education and support from the Finance and HR Officer and the Finance & Control Department;
• working with your fellow team leader to keep the department's vision and strategy up to date and evaluating and monitoring quality;
• acquiring external projects and setting up and participating in collaborations with educational and governmental organizations;
• developing the programs of 4TU.VO, the WKWU and Pre-University;
• the internal policy coordination within WUR in the field of affiliation.

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

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, per week;
• 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%;
• an excellent retirement protocol.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 5.441 en max. € 6.986 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 12). Initially, we offer you a one-year contract for 0.5 fte. This contract will be extended to an open-ended contract if there is mutual enthusiasm and unchanged situation. You are appointed in the position as program director for a duration of 5 years, after these 5 years you can either be re-appointed or you’re expected to move to another position within Wageningen University & Research. Of course, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

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 unique 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 at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time. 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 this video to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. The candidate we are looking for has:

• academic (master) level of thought and work;
• demonstrable experience with Wageningen disciplines e.g. sustainability, in higher education and/or primary education and preferably a relevant network in these sectors or the ability to build a relevant network in the foreseeable future;
• experience in financial management;
• demonstrable experience in leading a team;
• an excellent command of the Dutch language in both speaking and writing.

For more information about this position, please contact Reina Kuiper, reina.kuiper@wur.nl or Jamila de Jong, jamila.dejong@wur.nl. More information about the procedure, please contact Reina Kuiper.

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including 9 December 2024. We schedule the first job interviews on 16 December 2024.

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.