In this role, you will collect and administer sustainability data from dairy farms for the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN, or in Dutch: Bedrijveninformatienet). You will manage your own portfolio of dairy farms, supplemented by businesses in another agricultural sector (e.g., intensive livestock or arable farming). You will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with these farmers. Therefore, you’ll work closely with our FADN participants at one of our regional offices in: Alkmaar, The Hague, Drachten, Holten, Goes, Oisterwijk, Meijel, or Wageningen.
The Farm Accountancy Data Network (www.wur.nl/bedrijveninformatienet) is a network of approximately 1,500 agricultural and horticultural businesses, 100 cutters and other fishing vessels, and 150 forestry companies. At Wageningen Economic Research, around 50 administrative staff members maintain this network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting financial and sustainability data from a fixed group of FADN companies. These data are gathered from the farm’s administration (either physically or digitally via electronic invoices), derived from farm accountancy reports provided by accountants, or collected through questionnaires. The data are stored in a database and made available to researchers.
• Managing relationships with FADN participants. You will compile an annual report for each business, including financial results and key environmental indicators, and generate a digital benchmarking overview on MijnAgrimatie.nl. During your farm visits, you will explain these reports and answer questions. You will also initiate the data collection for the new year during these meetings. Annually, you will recruit several new participants to replace natural attrition. After your onboarding period, you will be on the road about one day per week (full-time).

For more information about the organization of the BIN group and the regional teams, visit: werkenbijBedrijveninformatienet. To get a direct impression of this role, be sure to watch our corporate video. Wageningen University & Research offers excellent employment conditions. Some highlights from our collective labor agreement (CAO):

• Full-time or part-time work (minimum 24 hours/week for this role), flexible hours, and hybrid work options.
• Free public transport for commuting (up to 100 km one-way).
• Home office setup reimbursement.
• Generous opportunities for training and development.
• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave.
• A permanent year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Excellent pension plan via ABP.
• Discounted access to sports facilities on the Wageningen campus.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience: € 3,231 to € 4,374 gross per month (based on a 36-hour workweek, scale 8 according to the CAO Wageningen Research). If you do not yet fully meet the requirements, scale 7 may apply initially.
As for the contract, we offer a one-year appointment to start, which may be extended upon good performance and depending on organizational (economic) circumstances. We’re happy to discuss any questions you may have about this.
Work locations: Alkmaar, Drachten, The Hague, Goes, Holten, Meijel, Oisterwijk, and Wageningen. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.
We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.
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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

• You have completed a (business) economics or agricultural education at MBO or HBO level (vocational or applied sciences). Preferably supplemented with a diploma in modern business administration (MBA), or you are willing to obtain this diploma (training costs are covered).
• You have extensive knowledge and experience in the operations of dairy farms and/or other agricultural sectors.
• You have strong numerical skills, are familiar with digital accounting systems and/or financial automation, and you work accurately with great attention to detail.
• You can work well independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and farmers.
• You hold a valid driver’s license (B).

For more information about this position, please contact Anita van der Knijff (Team Leader, FADN Expertise Group) at +31 (0)70-3358181 or anita.vanderknijff@wur.nl.
For questions about the application procedure, contact Jouke van Oostenbrugge, Corporate Recruiter, at recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.
We are continuously looking for strong candidates, which is why this vacancy is open on a rolling basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting financial and sustainability data from a fixed group of FADN companies. These data are gathered from the farm’s administration (either physically or digitally via electronic invoices), derived from farm accountancy reports provided by accountants, or collected through questionnaires. The data are stored in a database and made available to researchers.
• Managing relationships with FADN participants. You will compile an annual report for each business, including financial results and key environmental indicators, and generate a digital benchmarking overview on MijnAgrimatie.nl. During your farm visits, you will explain these reports and answer questions. You will also initiate the data collection for the new year during these meetings. Annually, you will recruit several new participants to replace natural attrition. After your onboarding period, you will be on the road about one day per week (full-time)

For more information about the organization of the BIN group and the regional teams, visit: werkenbijBedrijveninformatienet. To get a direct impression of this role, be sure to watch our corporate video. Wageningen University & Research offers excellent employment conditions. Some highlights from our collective labor agreement (CAO):

• Full-time or part-time work (minimum 24 hours/week for this role), flexible hours, and hybrid work options.
• Free public transport for commuting (up to 100 km one-way).
• Home office setup reimbursement.
• Generous opportunities for training and development.
• Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave.
• A permanent year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Excellent pension plan via ABP.
• Discounted access to sports facilities on the Wageningen campus