Key Skills

Job Description

Your job Are you the independent, flexible and welcoming Assistant Floor Manager we are looking for, with a keen eye for facilities and hospitality? Then we would love to hear from you! As Assistant Floor Manager at Omnia, our events and conference venue, you are the main point of contact for facilities-related matters and one of the welcoming faces our guests and visitors will meet. You are visible throughout the building, always ready to help with a smile and a proactive, service-oriented attitude, making sure everyone feels welcome. You maintain an overview of everything happening in the building and respond smoothly to the needs of our guests. Whenever necessary, you coordinate with the Floor Manager, Location Manager or Technical Building Manager. You also support Omnia’s regular service providers, including audiovisual services, catering and cleaning, working together to ensure that events and activities run efficiently and professionally. Your Tasks And Responsibilities Include keeping the building clean, tidy and presentable throughout the day, while also carrying out minor technical and maintenance tasks, such as resolving small technical issues; preparing meeting and event rooms in the required set-up before guests arrive; providing audiovisual support during events; taking a hands-on approach after events and making sure that everything is returned to its proper place; carrying out maintenance and general upkeep of outdoor areas, including the bicycle parking area, pond and surrounding grounds. The above is not an exhaustive list, but provides an indication of the broad and varied nature of the role. Your team You will be working as part of Team Omnia. The team consists of colleagues from various disciplines, including Floor Managers, reception staff, catering staff, audiovisual service providers and ceremonial officers. It is a highly committed team with a shared goal: contributing to successful events and academic ceremonies. In your day-to-day work, you will mainly receive guidance from colleagues within Team Omnia. Your line manager is the Head of Location Facilities. Where you will work Omnia is the flagship venue of Wageningen University & Research and a place for global dialogue on agri-food topics as well as for all academic ceremonies. It is a venue where people come together for dialogue and where we welcome external guests and organisations. What WUR stands for and what we want to convey is reflected in both the building and the services we provide. The level of service is comparable to that of a professional conference centre, while retaining the distinctive character of WUR. Every visitor to Omnia experiences the impact of WUR’s research and education through both the environment and the quality of our services. Your qualities You are a strong communicator and naturally connect with visitors and colleagues. You remain calm and solution-oriented when challenging situations arise. You have a keen eye for quality and immediately notice where improvements can be made. You are proactive, reliable and strongly service-oriented. You are also flexible and willing to work during evening and weekend events when required. You Bring The Following Knowledge And Experience you have completed an MBO level 4 qualification, or equivalent, in facilities management, hospitality or a related field; you have at least one year of experience in a similar role; you have an affinity with and knowledge of audiovisual equipment; you have excellent spoken and written communication skills in Dutch and spoken English at B2 level; you hold a BHV (Emergency Response Officer) certificate or are willing to obtain one. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment (https://www.wur.nl/en/jobs/conditions-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 € 2,831.- and € 3,381.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 4). Progression to scale 5 is possible and may be offered to highly experienced Facilities Assistants. For this role, an appointment of either 24–28 hours per week or 8–12 hours per week can be discussed. We initially offer a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and the organisation’s financial and operational circumstances. We encourage professional development and mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy explains the specific conditions that apply to you if you are a current or former employee. If you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you. You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. Coming from abroad Due to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/coming-to-the-netherlands-as-a-long-term-eu-resident). 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 (https://wcfv.nl/en/home/global/our-services/happy-landing-and-living/). 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 (https://www.wur.nl/en/jobs/expats-new-international-staff) 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 Chris van Kreij, Manager Omnia, via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or by telephone: +31 (0)6 23070225. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with contact Conny Scholtens, HR Business Partner / Corporate Recruiter, via email: [email protected] (mailto:[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 12 October 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 26 September 2026. 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 (https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Why-choose-WUR.htm) 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.

Core Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, presentable venue; handle minor technical and maintenance tasks; prepare event spaces; and provide audiovisual support. Welcome and assist guests, coordinate with venue colleagues and service providers, and help restore rooms and maintain outdoor areas after events.

Requirements

Applicants need an MBO level 4 qualification or equivalent in facilities management, hospitality, or a related field, and at least one year of experience in a similar role. They should have an affinity with audiovisual equipment, strong Dutch communication skills and spoken English at B2 level, and hold or be willing to obtain an emergency response certificate.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Sabbatical Leave
• Study Leave
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Campus Sports Facilities
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development Opportunities