Are you an experienced professional in online communication and marketing? Would you like to strengthen the online visibility of Wageningen University & Research (WUR)?
As an Online Coordinator, you advise chair groups on their online positioning, connect strategy with execution, and oversee the organisational layer of the website. You ensure a clear and consistent presentation of our organisation, our education and research, and contribute to the effective use of our online channels.
Your role
As an Online Coordinator, you shape the online positioning of chair groups and the organisational layer of the website. You ensure that pages are logically structured, strong in content, and aligned with WUR’s broader online vision and themes.
You are a confident sparring partner for the editors of the chair groups. You act as the central point of contact and help them present their research, education, and societal impact clearly and attractively online. At the same time, you safeguard coherence and quality at organisational level. You translate diverse needs and interests into clear choices and priorities.
You work closely with the central editorial team and the editors of the chair groups. Together, you manage and further develop the renewed website and key online channels. Within this team, you play a central role in maintaining the structure, quality, and positioning of the organisational layer.
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developing and implementing the online communication strategy for organisational and chair group pages;
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advising chair groups on strong, target group-oriented content;
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safeguarding the quality, structure, and coherence of the website;
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managing and further developing the organisational layer - the web pages through which we inform visitors about our organisation, education, and research;
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acting as a strategic adviser and point of contact for chair groups and communication contacts within the relevant organisational units;
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identifying bottlenecks, opportunities, and inconsistencies in content and positioning, and proactively addressing them;
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integrating and translating recent developments and innovations in online communication into the strategy;
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collaborating with coordinators, marketers, and editors to further develop the website.
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elaborating and executing the online communication strategy for the organisational layer and chair groups;
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advising on clear, target group-focused, and distinctive online content (text, imagery, video, infographics);
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analysing web performance (including via analytics) and implementing improvements;
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identifying and resolving bottlenecks in content, structure, and findability;
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supporting, advising, and training staff in creating and improving online content.
You have:
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at least a higher professional education (HBO) qualification in marketing or communication;
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at least 3 years’ experience as an online communication adviser/marketing communication adviser, preferably within a complex (educational) organisation;
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demonstrable experience in both developing and implementing online communication strategies;
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experience working with data and knowledge of analytics tools (such as Google Analytics);
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excellent command of Dutch (fluent spoken and written) and a good command of English;
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affinity with scientific organisations and societal themes.
You are a confident and persuasive adviser who easily engages with senior stakeholders. You understand how to operate in a complex administrative and academic environment and can bring together different interests into clear decisions. You combine strategic and conceptual thinking with a pragmatic, results-driven approach. You work in a structured way, maintain oversight, are proactive, and have a strong awareness of organisational dynamics. You also enjoy working collaboratively and strengthen the team with your energy and professionalism.
Does this appeal to you? Then you might be our new colleague! Read below for the employment conditions and how to apply.
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
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flexible working hours, agreed in consultation, to support a good work–life balance;
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sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
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strong focus on vitality, with access to on-campus sports facilities at an attractive rate;
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a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
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an excellent pension scheme via ABP.
In addition to these excellent secondary benefits, we offer a competitive salary depending on your experience, ranging from a minimum of € 3,399.- to a maximum of € 5,478.- for a full-time (36-hour) working week, in accordance with the Wageningen Research CAO (scale 10). We offer a contract for 0.9 FTE.
Initially, we offer a one-year contract with the intention of converting it into a permanent contract. We are, of course, happy to discuss any questions you may have about this.
Wageningen University & Research offers ample opportunities for growth and development, supported by a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training opportunities.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment.
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.
For more information about the position, please contact Olaf van Miltenburg, Content Team Leader, via telephone number: +31 6-48044967 or via email: [email protected].
Questions about the procedure? Please contact Edvard Jongschaap, Sr Corporate Recruiter, via telephone number: +31 317 – 489 178 or via email: [email protected].
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button for the vacancy on our website. Only applications via our website will be processed.
You can respond up to and including Monday June 22nd, 2026. Preferably, internal candidates apply before May 26, 2026.
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.
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.
