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Are you a driven and service-oriented junior professional with a passion for high-level executive assistance? Would you like to make meaningful contributions to the continued success of a leading international spa and wellness group — operating within the world of high-end hospitality and wellness? Then this is your opportunity!

Apply before Tuesday, April 22, 2025, by submitting your CV and a compelling motivation letter.

We look forward to meeting you.

SMEENK’S Executive Partners
Assisting Excellent Leadership. Through Attention, Focus, and Quality.

Maartje C. Smeenk
Executive Search | Personal Assistants & Chiefs of Staff to CEOs, Presidents, Business Leaders, and Chairmen of Executive Boards.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: NEXT-LEVEL JR. ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE BOARD | INTERNATIONAL SPA & WELLNESS GROUP, GELDERLAND, THE NETHERLANDS (40 hrs/wk)

The Career Opportunity in Brief

As Next-Level Junior Assistant Executive Board, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level support at the international headquarters in Gelderland. You will ensure the smooth execution of operational and administrative processes, while actively contributing to the ongoing professionalisation of board-level assistance. Positioned at the very heart of the organisation, you will work closely with — and report directly to — the Assistant Executive Board. 

Culture

The core values shaping all activities are Luxury, Relaxation, and Hospitality. The organization operates with a strong commitment to excellence, clear communication and transparency, underpinned by a pragmatic approach. The internal culture can best be described as entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands-on.

Offer

This role offers you a unique opportunity to grow within the international world of high-end hospitality and wellness. You will receive a competitive compensation package, including a pension plan, travel expense reimbursement, 25 vacation days (full-time), exclusive employee benefits on wellness, travel, shopping, and dining, and a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same — with ample room for personal development.

The Role

You will be responsible for providing operational assistance to the Executive Board, with a strong focus on administrative processes and internal organisation. Your key responsibilities include assisting in the following areas:

• Finance: assisting the Finance Director from A-Z;
• HR: drafting and managing staff schedules, timesheets, and sick leave administration;
• Facilities: ordering uniforms, office supplies, printed materials, and other necessities;
• Procurement: managing the central procurement mailbox, fleet administration, and incoming invoices.

To ensure optimum continuity and quality in board-level support, you will work closely with — and report to — the Assistant Executive Board.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is accurate, independent, and enjoys organising and streamlining processes. You are service-minded, feel at home in a fast-paced, professional environment, and thrive on keeping things running smoothly. You are proactive, eager to learn, and possess a strong sense of responsibility. You anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities with ease, and always maintain oversight.

You meet the following criteria and possess the associated competencies:

Criteria

• Affinity with high-end hospitality and/or wellness;
• Preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in Executive Support, Hotel Management, or Business Administration;
• A few years of relevant experience in a professional environment;
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken; German is a plus;
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 and digital tools;
• Passionate about executive support and assistance at boardroom level;
• Available full-time (40 hours per week).

Competencies

• Deep understanding of needs and expectations;
• Ability to partner and execute with a high level of autonomy;
• Engaged in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development (SDGs);
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands-on mindset;
• Strong organizational awareness and discretion;
• Quality- and service-oriented with a high sense of responsibility;
• Results-driven, both independently and as part of a team;
• Polished, discreet, and driven by excellence.

Application Information

In short, are you the enthusiastic and committed Next-Level Junior Assistant Executive Board who enjoys contributing to smooth and efficient board-level support within the world of high-end hospitality and wellness? Do you meet the above profile and are ideally available as of June this year?

Then please send your CV, motivation letter, and salary expectations by Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

We look forward to meeting you!

Exclusivity

This exclusive search is conducted by SMEENK’S Executive Partners, the specialist in executive search for Next-Level Personal Assistants and Chiefs of Staff at boardroom level.

Application Process

• Application deadline: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM;
• Introductory interviews with SMEENK’S Executive Partners (Gelderland/online): Week of April 28, 2025;
• Interviews with Wellness HQ (Gelderland): Week of April 28, 2025;
• Preferred start date: As soon as possible, ideally as of June 1, 2025;
• Employment type: Permanent (40 hours per week).

About SMEENK’S Executie Partners, Your Trusted Executive Search Partner

SMEENK’S Executive Partners is the Netherlands’ specialist in executive search for Next-Level Personal Assistants, and Chiefs of Staff at boardroom level. With attention and focus, we search for the right Next-Level Top Personal Assistants and Chiefs of Staff for CEOs, Presidents, Business Leaders, and Chairmen of Executive Boards, so they can fully focus on their expertise and achieving sustainable results. Exceptionally agile and with the right impact.

We do this because we believe that attention, focus, and quality are essential conditions for sustainable success.

And we are delighted to dedicate our passion, expertise, and network for your benefit!

In addition, we are committed to investing in Top Personal Assistants and Chiefs of Staff who want to stay ahead in their role. We do this through our Mastermind “Sparkle Your Talents.”

SMEENK’S Executive Partners
Assisting Excellent Leadership. Through Attention, Focus, and Quality.

Maartje C. Smeenk
Executive Search | Personal Assistants & Chiefs of Staff to CEOs, Presidents, Business Leaders, and Chairmen of Executive Boards.

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