Associate Partner

Entrepreneurial. International. Impactful.

At Kienbaum, we are a progress company — for people, for organizations, and for the future. Founded in 1945, we are one of Europe’s leading HR consultancies, combining Executive Search, Leadership Advisory
, and Board Services
. With over 80 years of experience and a presence in more than 20 countries, we empower people and organizations to thrive in tomorrow’s professional world.

Our Amsterdam office, established in 2004, is home to an international and close-knit team that combines professionalism with entrepreneurship, energy, and humor. We work across sectors such as Industrial, High-Tech, Technology, Building & Construction, Defence & Security and ESG/Sustainability, serving a diverse client base of family-owned businesses, private equity and venture capital firms, scale-ups, and (mid-sized) multinationals.

In addition to Executive Search, we offer Leadership Assessment & Development, Board Services, and Interim Executives, supported by a high-quality research team and an advanced AI-driven workflow system. Our culture is defined by collaboration, trust, personal growth, and shared ambition — and yes, we believe in enjoying the work (our office gym helps too!).

We are seeking an Associate Partner — a driven and entrepreneurial professional who will build and lead their own practice area, contribute to the growth of our organization, and inspire clients and colleagues alike.

You will:

• Develop your own client portfolio and market domain within preferable complementary growth areas.
• Lead Executive Search assignments from start to finish — from business development and client advisory to candidate identification, assessment, and placement.
• Collaborate closely with our research and consulting teams to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to Kienbaum’s broader portfolio, including Assessments, Board Services, and Leadership Advisory.
• Participate in international practice groups and share insights across our global network.

This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, values teamwork, and thrives in a dynamic, intellectually challenging, and people-cantered environment.

• Experienced:
  Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in executive search or consultancy.
• Entrepreneurial:
  You identify opportunities, act on them, and build lasting client relationships.
• Commercially strong:
  Proven success in winning and managing client assignments.
• Well-connected: A broad network at senior management or board level within the Dutch business community.
• Linguistically proficient:
  Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and verbal, is mandatory.
• Internationally minded:
  Experience working in multicultural environments.
• Authentic and inspiring:
  You combine professional excellence with warmth, humor, and curiosity.

• A partnership opportunity within one of Europe’s top HR consultancies (Top 5 in Europe, Top 10 globally).
• Access to Kienbaum’s strong international brand, network, and tools, including the Kienbaum Academy for continuous learning.
• The freedom to build your own business domain within a respected and well-established firm.
• A hybrid work environment with flexibility, autonomy, and an inspiring office culture in Amsterdam.
• A team that celebrates success together — from strategy sessions to summer parties.

If you’re ready to take ownership, grow your own practice, and help leaders and organizations progress, we’d love to meet you.