Executive Search Associate: Build Leaders & Strategy

Heidrick & Struggles; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Amsterdam to drive key elements of the recruitment lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement. You will work with Search Partners and Principals, building upon your skills in a hands-on, mentorship-driven environment while supporting client relationships and business development efforts.

The role emphasizes conducting rigorous interviews, writing assessments, and presenting top candidates to clients, with a focus

Qualifications

• 4–6 years professional experience or 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
• Undergraduate BA/BS degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidence and impact.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Research & Writing: develop position specifications and search strategy with Consultant.
• Conduct industry research to map executive talent landscape and provide market insights.
• Assist Consultants with business development materials for clients.
• Internal and External Communication: contact prospective candidates, conduct in-depth interviews, write candidate assessments and present to clients.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and keep Consultant updated.
• Contribute to client relationship management with the Consultant.
• Living Our Values: collaborate across stakeholders, drive teamwork, promote a culture of ethics and professionalism.
• Ethics & Quality: maintain accuracy and integrity of search information and timely high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Professional communication

Written communication

Client & candidate collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Amsterdam to drive key elements of the recruitment lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement. You will work with Search Partners and Principals, building upon your skills in a hands-on, mentorship-driven environment while supporting client relationships and business development efforts.

The role emphasizes conducting rigorous interviews, writing assessments, and presenting top candidates to clients, with a focus