Operations Management for the Wiesengut Teaching and Research Station (Operations Manager - technical)

Your Tasks

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university with a wide range of disciplines. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: the University of Bonn is among the most significant universities in Germany and has been awarded Excellence University status.

The Wiesengut Teaching and Research Station, Hennef, is looking for the earliest possible date for a permanent, full-time

Operations Management

The Wiesengut Teaching and Research Station, where 60 ha of arable land and 20 ha of grassland have been managed according to the guidelines of organic farming since 1988, serves as a location for research on organic farming, agroecology, and interdisciplinary research projects.

Your tasks:

• Management and organization of the operational processes of the experimental systems and the practical farm operations,
• Implementation of experimental activities at the Wiesengut location as well as other external locations according to defined criteria and in close coordination with the Scientific Management,
• Data administration and management,
• Support of certifications and quality assurance measures,
• Participation in public relations and the presentation of the experimental systems.

Your Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in agricultural sciences (focus on crop production) or a comparable qualification (e.g., agricultural technician, master farmer) with relevant professional experience,
• Sound knowledge of practical agriculture, especially organic farming,
• Experience in agricultural experimental systems is desirable,
• Strong social and leadership skills as well as the ability to lead an existing team in an agricultural experimental farm, promote cooperation in daily operations, and strengthen a good working relationship,
• The competence to further develop proven workflows together with the employees and to shape changes constructively,
• Good English skills,
• Independent, structured, and responsible way of working as well as teamwork, flexibility, and willingness for further training.

We Offer

• A varied and demanding activity at one of the largest employers in the region, job security, and long-term stability,
• Flexible working hours,
• Training and further education opportunities,
• Numerous offers from university sports,
• Company pension scheme (VBL),
• A convenient location due to proximity to the highway and the city center of Hennef,
• Remuneration according to Entgeltgruppe 10 TV-L.

The University of Bonn promotes an open, appreciative, and non-discriminatory university culture and actively commits to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. We strive to reduce structural disadvantages and strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or worldview, disability, or age.

Applications from women as well as people with severe disabilities and persons equivalent to them will be given preferential consideration within the framework of the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (LGG) NRW and the Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) IX.

If you are interested in this position with the reference number 2026/330, please send your complete and meaningful application documents via the online application form by 13.09.2026. For further information, Mr. Martin Berg (Tel.: 02242/9134282) is happy to assist you.