Career at WUR
About Us
- Plenty of variety and challenges
- Pleasant working atmosphere
- Time for personal development
- Proper work-life balance
- Internationally leading
Your job
Do you have a passion for financial administration and are you comfortable preparing invoices? Are you flexible, able to build connections easily, and do you enjoy working in an innovative environment as part of a friendly team? Then the position of Project Administrator could be your next challenge.
For the Finance & Control department of the Animal Sciences Group (ASG), we are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-oriented, and accurate Project Administrator to join the Finance & Control team of Wageningen Livestock Research in Wageningen (7 team members).
In This Exciting Role, You Will
- Perform financial and administrative tasks, including invoicing and providing support to Project Controllers;
- Be responsible for accurate and timely invoicing, mailbox management, intercompany (IC) bookings, and processing project milestones in Unit4 Business World;
- Ensure the correct use of general ledger accounts and VAT regulations;
- Work independently with a high level of responsibility;
- Collaborate closely with colleagues within the Finance & Control team;
- Work in Wageningen, with the option to work partly from home.
Your qualities
You will be a great addition to our team if you:
- Have completed an MBO+ level education, preferably in a field relevant to the position;
- Have experience in financial and/or project administration;
- Are customer- and service-oriented;
- Work accurately, with a strong focus on quality and results;
- Have a good command of the Dutch language;
- Possess a proactive and flexible attitude;
- Are a team player.
In addition, you recognize the following qualities in yourself: you are resilient under pressure and continuously look for opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge.
You can see that there are plenty of challenges ahead. These challenges can also be viewed as opportunities for development. So even if you do not yet have the full track record listed in the vacancy but do have solid work experience, we warmly encourage you to apply.
We offer
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 € 2,979.- and € 3,893.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 7). Additionally, for this role a contract for 32 hours can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract 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.
Coming from abroad
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 “orientation year ” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant ”.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center . This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Important information
For more information about the position, please contact Aren Krikke, Manager Finance & Control via +31 252- 462124 or email:
[email protected].
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jeanine van ‘t Veer corporate recruiter, via
[email protected].
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply
up to and including monday 14th of September, 2026. We ask internal candidates to apply before the 24th of September.
We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.
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.
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 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.
Locations
Wageningen
Professional field
Finance
Educational level
Vocational level +, Vocational level
Apply before
15-9-2026
Salary range
€3132 - €4064
Hours
20 - 20