Are you an expert in the field of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE)? Do you want to work in an innovative environment where we work on the most urgent issues of our time, such as climate change, nitrogen, and biodiversity? Then we are looking for you as our new Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator (QHSE)!

In your role as QHSE coordinator, you will proactively work on occupational health, safety, and environmental issues. You establish frameworks and policies and ensure compliance after implementation. Together with your colleagues, you are the point of contact for QHSE-related matters, bridging the gap between theory and practice by practically implementing QHSE policies based on legislation and supporting researchers in this regard.

We are looking for two new colleagues, and the appointment as QHSE coordinator is for 0.7-1.0 FTE (by mutual agreement).

What will you do?

• You are the point of contact for QHSE topics such as first aid, permits, hazardous substances, and incidents;
• You advise colleagues on QHSE tasks and translate laws and regulations into practice;
• You ensure the maintenance of relevant quality systems;
• You are jointly responsible for the execution of internal and external audits;
• You coordinate various regulations for the import of research materials and dangerous substances;
• You are involved in investigating incidents and accidents;
• You write, maintain, and communicate work instructions and protocols;
• You conduct new risk assessments, keep the risk inventory and evaluation up to date, and manage the action plan.

• You have a Bachelor's level of education and thinking in the field of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment, and for example, you possess a Higher Safety Management, Occupational Hygienist, Environmental, or equivalent qualification.
• If you have a Secondary Safety Management qualification (MBO), we are willing to provide you with the opportunity to be trained to a higher level.
• Experience with audits is preferred.

Who are you?

• You can interpret standards and guidelines into practice and are capable of recognizing and reducing risks. You can empathize with the situation of employees and search for solutions with them.
• You are strong in organization and communication (both verbally and in writing).
• Additionally, you are enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and seek connections with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English language at least at a B2 level.
• You are customer and solution-oriented, work independently and meticulously.
• You enjoy quickly and smartly navigating between different parties and administrative levels in a dynamic environment.

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;
• 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 € 3,088,- and €5,737,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10-11). You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended to an open-ended contract upon in mutual enthusiasm.

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.

Coming from abroad
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.
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 and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, 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.

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research
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.

For more information about this position, please contact Laura Schellingerhout, Manager Risk & Compliance, laura.schellingerhout@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edgar Tijhuis, corporate recruiter edgar.tijhuis@wur.nl .

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 May 13th 2024. We access incoming applications on a continuous basis and will invite you for an interview when you have a suitable profile.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.