Research Consultant (Recruitment) M/F

Notice: This opportunity is ONLY available under an expatriation contract (named VIE). You must meet the following conditions: French international internship program : what is it?

EPSA is a European group, specializing in performance. We optimize the financial, operational, and sustainable results of our clients.

Recognized for our technical expertise and the diversity of our business skills, our solutions platform focuses on procurement performance, innovation financing, and energy and environmental transition.

Present in approximately forty countries, with 3,200 committed employees and a net revenue of €500 million, we are the reference partner for any organization seeking to improve its productivity and profitability.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for positive impact, we rely on the diversity of our expertise to strengthen performance.

• Supporting financial performance through the optimization of all social and tax charges, assisting in innovation financing, searching for grants, and managing financial risks.
• Operational support for all key functions or business transformation projects: Procurement, Digital & IT, Operations & Supply Chain, Transformation.
• Strengthening cost-saving initiatives (costs, process optimization, etc.) by providing our best experts or relevant outsourcing solutions.
• Finally, we are able to address environmental performance challenges, ranging from ESG regulatory requirements, energy performance plans, or sustainable mobility, to the definition and implementation of genuine CSR, climate, or decarbonization strategies.

Are you a motivated consultant passionate about identifying the leaders of tomorrow in the public sector?

At EPSA Netherlands, you will have the unique opportunity to leverage your analytical skills on high-level executive search projects and work on strategic roles that truly make an impact!

At EPSA Netherlands, we place a strong emphasis on personal development and involvement in various internal projects. Our team is collaborative, strong, and motivated, and we offer diverse opportunities for learning and development. You will work closely with highly experienced partners. Additionally, we regularly organize social events, so we can connect with each other outside of work!

What will you do?

As a Research Consultant within our executive recruitment team, you will work closely with partners and clients and be responsible for selecting the best candidates. You will specifically focus on the public sector. Together with the team, you will define the ideal candidate profile and identify the experience, background, and skills required.

You will conduct in-depth market research, develop various search strategies, and map the candidate landscape. You will actively search for top candidates, approach them, and assess their suitability. In short, you will play a key role throughout the executive search process for leadership positions in the public sector.

In this role, you will not only gain deep knowledge of the job market and the culture of our clients but also engage with influential leaders at the highest level. You will develop your consulting skills, interview and selection techniques, as well as your project and process management abilities.

Your key tasks and responsibilities:

• Actively search for suitable candidates within our network, via LinkedIn, and other talent pools
• Approach candidates and assess their suitability for the role
• Document candidates in our systems
• Contribute to the preparation of business proposals and candidate profiles
• Manage and oversee the processes surrounding search assignments
• Act as a sparring partner for our clients, partners, and colleagues

Do you recognize yourself in the following traits?

• Master's degree (equivalent to Bac+5/HBO/WO)
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience
• Affinity with executive search, HR consulting, and/or recruitment
• Strong learning ability and adaptability
• A good sense of humor and the ability to maintain perspective
• Persistence and resilience
• Strong analytical, results-oriented, and persuasive skills
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and project-focused
• A team player who contributes positively to the research team
• Minimum C1 level proficiency in Dutch and English