Recruitment Working Student

Utrecht, Amsterdam

About the role

Are you a university of applied sciences (HBO) or university (WO) student looking to make a real impact in recruitment alongside your studies? Would you like to work in an environment where you are given plenty of responsibility and become part of a close-knit and welcoming team? Then you’ve come to the right place!

No two days are the same. You’ll gain unique insight into the consulting industry, learn how recruitment works within a fast-growing organization, and develop valuable skills that will benefit you throughout your future career.

Why Highberg?

At Highberg, everything revolves around people. Around colleagues who want to make a difference, take ownership, and work together based on trust and craftsmanship. We believe real change happens when strategy, execution, and humanity come together. That starts with our own team. This is why we create an environment where you can continue to grow, apply your expertise, and expand it further. An environment where you can make lasting impact.

Bringing strategy to life

At Highberg, you are not a remote advisor. You work closely with clients on challenges that truly matter, from strategy through to implementation. This allows you to make an immediate impact and see the results of your work in practice.

Collaborative, human, and professional

We work closely together, share knowledge, and strengthen one another to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our culture is open and built on trust, with room for both ambition and humanity. We listen, celebrate successes, and hold each other accountable, always with attention to people as well as to quality.

European outlook, locally rooted

With teams in the Netherlands and the DACH region, you work in an organization with a broad, European perspective. At the same time, the culture remains personal and close-knit. This gives you the opportunity to collaborate internationally at a high level, within a committed and engaged team.

Culture as a catalyst

Our culture is a key reason why colleagues enjoy working at Highberg. We place trust in our people, value initiative, and believe it is important that everyone can continue to develop. This enables you to get the best out of yourself, while together contributing to sustainable growth.

Your role as Recruitment Working Student

As a Recruitment Working Student, you will support Highberg in attracting new talent. You will be involved in the entire recruitment process and have the opportunity to take on responsibility from day one. In doing so, you will directly contribute to the growth of our organization while building your own professional development.

You will support the recruitment team with a variety of activities, including:

• Publishing and managing job vacancies across various recruitment channels.
• Screening candidates and maintaining communication with applicants.
• Scheduling interviews with candidates and stakeholders.
• Supporting sourcing activities through LinkedIn and other professional networks.
• Processing and maintaining recruitment data. Who are you?

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You are eager to learn, proactive, and enjoy working with others to achieve results. You are comfortable taking initiative and are willing to take ownership and responsibility when needed. What are we asking?

• You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s (HBO) or master’s (WO) degree program.
• You are available to work 16 hours per week.
• You are detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong communication skills.
• You enjoy interacting with and connecting with people.
• You are not afraid to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• You are flexible and willing to travel between our offices in Utrecht and Amsterdam. For this role, you will work at least one day per week from our Highberg office in Amsterdam and at least one day per week from our Utrecht office. In addition, you are willing to travel to our Zoetermeer office approximately once a month. What are we offering?

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You will join an environment where you are given a high level of responsibility, encouraged to contribute ideas, and supported in your continuous professional development.

• A challenging and educational part-time job with plenty of responsibility.
• A valuable opportunity to expand your professional network within the consulting industry.
• Extensive opportunities to learn about recruitment and consulting.
• An ambitious, collaborative, and enjoyable working environment.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Fun team activities and social events.
• The flexibility to balance your work alongside your studies. At Highberg, you’ll gain more than just a part-time job, you’ll gain a valuable learning experience. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are eager to share their knowledge, take on responsibilities that match your development, and make a direct contribution to the growth of our organization.

We encourage you to take initiative, continuously develop your skills, and most importantly, be yourself. Ready to take your first or next step in recruitment? and grow with us!

Our application process

At Highberg, we see applying as a meaningful two‑way conversation. It is about finding the right match for you as well as for us. Our selection process is transparent, thoughtful, and efficient, so you gain a clear understanding of who we are and how we work. Here is what you can expect:

1 Introductory conversation

We start with an introductory conversation to get to know you better. We discuss your background, interests, and motivations, and we also tell you more , our culture, and our way of working.

2 In‑depth conversation

If there is enthusiasm on both sides, you will meet with team members and or managers. We take a deeper look at your experience, ambitions, and way of collaborating, and explore together whether there is a good match with our projects and approach.

3 Case, presentation, or follow‑up conversation

Depending on the role, we may ask you to work on a short case, give a presentation, or have an additional conversation. This gives both you and us a better view of your expertise and way of thinking in practice.

4 Offer and Onboarding

If we are both keen to move forward, you will quickly receive an offer. After that, we provide a warm onboarding experience so you feel welcome from day one and quickly find your way within Highberg.

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