PhD Researcher: Private Equity

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At Vlerick Business School, we transform people for a better world! We want to be the international and inclusive environment where peoplediscover the knowledge, mindset and confidencethey need to take their next leap – and become the entrepreneurial leaders our world needs.

As part of our close-knit team , you'll be of vital importance in bringing our strategy and purpose to life . At Vlerick, you'll find the fertile ground and the opportunities to positively impact your colleagues, customers and the world!

We want to empower our talents to blossom by fostering a resilient and inclusive ecosystem where camaraderie flourishes. We're committed to encouraging self-care and balance through a flexible workplace that values autonomy and continuous improvement . We champion mental and physical health, inclusion, and fairness, creating a safe space where each of us can embrace our authentic selves and forge meaningful connections . Caring for and respecting your personal priorities, preferences and needs, we want to further empower you to grow and truly thrive!

Why else?

Next to joining a great team in a f un, international and dynamic work environment and the chance to work for an employer with the clear purpose of transforming people for a better world , we offer:

• Autonomy and responsibility in a challenging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working from home, a flexible benefits system, etc.
• Your package also includes meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance and group insurance.
• You’ll have a real impact and inspire people to become the entrepreneurial leaders the world needs!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you dream of, we look forward to receiving your application.

Employee

Partial Remote Job

Would you like to support and organise all practicalities of your portfolio of Vlerick programmes? Does striving for accuracy and quality give you energy? Are you looking for a collegial, dynamic and purpose driven team? Let’s meet!

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked international business school at the heart of Europe – with a solid scientific foundation that provides the backbone for knowledge with lasting impact . Our mission is to ignite an entrepreneurial fire in future leaders – and prepare them to take their next leap as forces for sustainable business across the world.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Programme Assistant to join our Executive Education Service Center, responsible for coordinating and organising all practicalities of our Executive Education programmes.

Your mission

• Assist in the practical support and preparation of our on-campus, online & hybrid executive education programmes and events.
• Be the administrative interface between the external (customers, participants …) and internal client (professors, researchers …). You are responsible for the interaction and communication with our participants on practicalities and set-up of our programmes, catering, venues, hotel stays, invoicing, etc., as well as for aligning with our programme responsible on communication and organisation of the programme.
• Collaborate with the programme responsible and other departments in the School.
• Assist in diverse administrative tasks and process data in different tools (I.A. Salesforce, Canvas, etc.).

You

• Have a bachelor diploma, preferably in Office Management.
• Have an excellent knowledge of Dutch and English , both written and spoken.
• Are Tech-savvy. You have great knowledge of MS365. Knowledge of other online tools (I.A. Canvas) is a plus.
• Have organisational talent, are stress resistant and work very accurately.
• Are motivated to work in an international environment.
• Are able to work independently and to take the initiative for making improvements.
• Can carry out different (non-routine) tasks simultaneously.
• Consider quality of great importance and want to go the extra mile for our customers.
• Will be based on (one of) our beautiful campuses in Ghent, Brussels, or Leuven in combination with your home office.

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a challenging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth, including a training budget & a LinkedIn Learning account.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working from home, a flexible benefits system, etc.
• Meal vouchers, a hospitalization insurance, a group insurance, and a mobility budget are also part of your package.
• You’ll have a real impact and inspire people to live, learn and leap!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap!

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter in english on our website. Happy to give you more information on the job content: [email protected] and/or the selection process: [email protected].

Are you someone with a keen commercial sense and a genuine passion for fostering relationships? Do you understand business needs and do your firmly believe in the power of action-based learning? Do you thrive on organising and enjoy engaging with students? Then let’s have a conversation!

COORDINATOR FOR COMPANY INTERNSHIPS

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited , international business school at the heart of Europe – ranked number one in the Benelux for executive education and 17 in Europe. We strive to make a difference, offering highquality, interactive and impactful learning journeys and in doing so, helping form positive change-makers with a vision that is rooted in a dream.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Coordinator for Company Internships to join our Masters & MBA team . At Vlerick, internships are highly actionable and designed as consultancy assignments in which students help companies analyse and tackle a challenging business issue. That’s why we call them in-company projects . This role plays a crucial part in connecting students with valuable real-world experiences and fostering strong ties between the business school and corporate clients. 

The job

• Develop and execute a recruitment plan for in-company projects both within Belgium and abroad.
• Build and cultivate relationships with corporate clients. Closely follow up on potential leads to maintain and expand the network.
• Review and screen all in-company project applications. Match projects with student teams and Vlerick faculty.
• Handle contracting and invoicing processes related to in-company projects.
• Provide guidance and information to Masters and Full-time MBA students regarding all aspects of their in-company projects.
• Organise project defences, monitor grading, and ensure academic quality.
• Participate in organising various programme-related events, such as company visits and study tours.

You

• Have a masters' degree, or a bachelor’s degree with 2 to 5 years of work experience.
• Have a very good command of written and spoken English, and excellent communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of Dutch is considered a plus.
• Are a proficient user of standard software tools such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Are customer-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have an international mindset and understanding and respect for cultural diversity.
• Are reliable, diligent, and have outstanding organisational skills.
• Are a team player who can work autonomously. You have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Can choose your home base at the Brussels, Ghent, or Leuven campus in combination with work from home. You are willing to travel to all three campuses regularly.

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a challenging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth, incl. a training budget & a LinkedIn Learning account.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working from home, a flexible benefits system, etc.
• Meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, group insurance and a mobility budget are also part of your package.
• Last but not least, you’ll have a real impact and inspire people to live, learn and leap!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap and join us

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter on our website . We look forward to hearing from you! Happy to give you more information on the job content: [email protected]

Are you looking for an impactful job in which you can help companies transform their workplaces for the better? Are you full of drive & energy and would you like to join a fun team? Let’s talk!

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited, international business school at the heart of Europe – ranked number one in the Benelux for executive education and 19 in Europe. We strive to make a difference, offering high quality, interactive and impactful learning journeys and in doing so, helping form positive change-makers with a vision that is rooted in a dream.

Vlerick is a school, but it is run as a company, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven new colleague to join our Great Place To Work team, whose services are focused around their state-of-the-art employee experience survey and culture management tool, recognition of great workplaces and providing inspiring content and support for customers.

The job

• Serve as a Trusted Advisor and convince clients of the value and opportunities Great Place To Work offers.
• Be an expert of all Great Place To Work products and services and show clients how they can get the most out of our offer.
• Understand clients’ needs to frame Emprising’s (our employee experience survey and culture management tool) value in a way that supports clients’ goals for working with Great Place to Work.
• Delivering your findings to customers virtually in Culture Coaching
• Own a diverse portfolio of high-touch clients, including onboarding, advising, training, and checking in with clients to ensure platform adoption.
• Listen for areas of dissatisfaction and improvement, and relay that information to the team for continuous learning and improvement.
• Offer expertise and best practices in survey design and data structuring.
• Proactively provide updates and relevant information on product changes/updates, GPTW events/research/recognition program to clients.
• Listen for and elevate opportunities to expand partnership through upsells and cross-selling.
• Prepare for and give workshops to inspire positive changes in the workplace.

You

• Are energetic, entrepreneurial, customer-oriented and have a growth mindset.
• Love building client relationships in a mainly virtual setting.
• Have organizational skills and can prioritize and manage multiple tasks across simultaneous projects.
• Have strong communication skills in Dutch, French and English.
• Are a great listener who enjoys customers on their best and worst days.
• Are data savvy and feel comfortable advising customers in this.
• Find it important to help our customers to make progress in their own organisation.
• Have a master’s degree. (One in I/O psychology is a plus)
• Have a strong interest in the field of HR Management & Organizational Behaviour.
• Like working in a team and are flexible to help team members wherever necessary.
• Possibility to work flexibly on our campus in Ghent, Leuven or Brussels or in your home office.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures . A Great Place To Work is an organisation where employees trust the people they work for, are proud of what they do and have enjoy the people they work with. We provide the framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize such outstanding workplace cultures. Our mission is to build a better society by helping organizations to transform their work environment .

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a challenging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about people.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working from home, flexible benefits based on your individual needs, etc.
• The chance to have a real impact and to inspire people to live, learn and leap.

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap and join us

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter via our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Would you like to contribute to the personal and professional learning journey of young graduates before they start their career? Do you love organising and taking part in various events? Does interacting and connecting with young people give you a boost and is solving problems your cup of tea? Let’s talk! Junior Programme Manager - Masters

The job

• Responsibility for the organisation and coordination of our Masters in General Management at the Ghent campus.
• Scheduling classes and programme events, organising and attending international study trips and any off-campus activities.
• Preparation and follow-up of all programme courses, including attendance, grading, and assessment.
• Acting as a single point of contact for both students and faculty. Ensure clear and professional communication with both parties.
• Monitoring programme quality and taking action to improve the learning experience of our students.
• Providing support to and attending extracurricular events such as career and alumni activities, the opening of the academic year, graduation ceremony, etc.
• Working closely together with the programme director and programme management team.

You

• Have a masters' degree, or a bachelor’s degree with 2 to 5 years of work experience.
• Have a very good command of written and spoken English, and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Are a proficient user of standard software tools such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Canvas or another Learning Management System is considered a plus.
• Are customer-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Have an international mindset and understanding and respect for cultural diversity.
• Are reliable, diligent, and have outstanding organisational skills.
• Are a team player who can work autonomously. You have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Are flexible and willing to take part in occasional evening activities and join students on weeklong study tours abroad.
• Will be based on our Ghent campus and are flexible to attend (limited) events at our campuses.

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Vlerick keeps you on your toes; You get a great deal of autonomy, responsibility, and challenging work.
• Our culture is dynamic, open, informal, and international.
• We care about your professional and personal growth.
• Flexibility in two ways; 24 holidays and 2 collective weeks, working from home when students are not on campus, etc.
• Flexible benefits based on your individual needs.
• Be a part of something bigger and inspire people to live, learn and leap.

Take the leap and join us! 

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English . We look forward to hearing from you! Happy to give you more information on the job content: [email protected]

PhD Researcher: Platforms and Business Models

Employee

Do you have a passion for research and the ambition to obtain your PhD in the field of platforms and their business models? Do you have the right academic background, and are you ready to start this 4-year journey in our open, international, and collegial environment? Let's talk!

PhD Researcher – Platforms and Business Models

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked international business school at the heart of Europe - with a solid scientific foundation that provides the backbone for knowledge with lasting impact. We strive to make coming to Vlerick feel like a transformative experience that ignites the entrepreneurial leadership fire. In doing so, we help form positive change-makers ready to challenge the status quo and make things happen. Vlerick is a school, but we run it as a company, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated PhD Researcher in Platforms and Business Models.

Platforms are increasingly gaining relevance in all industries, some being ahead of others. This PhD project is funded through a prestigious NWO grant and is part of a consortium. It will generate insights important for designing sustainable platforms in freight management by learning from other platforms relevant to the focal context.

Your Mission

As a PhD researcher in the field of Platforms and Business Models, you will:

• Identify the (partial) disintermediation patterns: What happened with the intermediaries and other actors after the disrupting platform scaled up?
• Identify the factors of competition on which platforms compete and the effects of competitive positioning of platforms in relevant markets.
• Assess firms' dependence on stakeholders (e.g., customers) in a B2B setting due to disintermediation and the impact thereof (e.g., financial, societal, trust, and fairness).
• Disseminate knowledge by writing academic papers, reports, and articles and attending conferences and workshops.
• Work as part of a large interdisciplinary project with 11 universities and multiple organizations.

You

• You have an interest in how platforms’ business models work
• A (Research) master's degree in Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Organization Studies, or a related discipline; alternatively, a master's degree in Computational Social Science or a master’s degree in Data Science or AI with a strong management and/or strategy focus on the application side.
• You are outstanding in either quantitative or qualitative research methods (or both)
• You have a high GPA in your master’s degree
• You want to conduct relevant research both for the academic and the business world
• You want to provide limited teaching support to your supervisors
• You are fluent in English, Dutch would be a plus
• You can work autonomously yet are a good team player
• You have a proactive attitude
• You have good writing skills
• Located in either campus Ghent or Brussels

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a dynamic, open, and international culture.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• A team of enthusiastic, driven colleagues, passionate about learning.
• Opportunities to build your network, both in academics and in business.
• The chance to have a real impact and inspire people to live, learn, and leap!

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive place to work and learn. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we look forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap!

If you are interested in this PhD journey and meet the mentioned criteria, please apply via our website with your resume, motivation letter, and transcripts from both your BSc and MSc degrees. As the results of a TOEFL or IELTS and/or a GRE or GMAT score might be a requirement for the selection process, please already upload them upon availability. If you still need to, we will happily get back to you based on your application to let you know whether one or both documents will be necessary for your specific profile, considering the admissions criteria of Ghent University.

If you meet these criteria, please apply   in English via our website. We look forward to hearing from you! Happy to give you more information on the job content: [email protected]

Employee

Partial Remote Job

Do you have a passion for digital and education? Are you result driven & ready to explore the world of our executive programmes and their participants? Are you excited about everything digital? Do you love to interact with customers? Let’s talk!

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited , international business school at the heart of Europe – ranked number one in the Benelux for executive education and 19 in Europe. We strive to make a difference, offering high quality, interactive and impactful learning journeys and in doing so, helping form positive change-makers with a vision that is rooted in a dream.

Vlerick is a school, but it is run as a company, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven senior product manager to join our open executive education team.

The job

• Be responsible for the Management Programmes in the Digital Transformation field in terms of sales & marketing, programme design, product management and delivery, together with faculty and other supporting units.
• Meet the targets of your programmes in terms of revenues, contribution, number of participants, quality and experience of the participants. You will work towards an annual revenue target.
• Take the lead in commercial and marketing activities (marketing plan, lead generation and follow-up, networking activities, …), securing participants for your programmes with the support of our executive education marketing team.
• Take care of the delivery of your programmes. Provide programme participants with a warm Vlerick learning experience; professionally welcoming, supporting & guiding them during their time on campus and/or online.
• Rethink and grow our Digital Transformation offer and translate this into your programme portfolio (redesign, new programme development, …). You will represent our business unit in meetings at school level on this domain.
• Build a strong network and stay on top of the trends in the fields of Digital Transformation and L&D. Act as a sparring partner/trusted advisor both for internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a leading partner in (new) programme design in all its aspects (integrating new trends, adapting to new formats, …).
• Support and advise junior programme managers that are responsible for programmes in your domain.

You

• Have obtained a master’s degree or equivalent through work experience.
• Have 5+ years of work experience, preferably in the L&D sector or in the field of Digital Transformation.
• Are knowledgeable and passionate about managerial issues and developments in the domain of digital transformation (AI, big data, digital strategy, …).
• Additional experience/interest in learning & development and education is a plus.
• Possess networking and sales skills. You can connect with different stakeholders and are ready to be a credible advisor for (senior) executives.
• Get energized from going the extra mile for customers. Are a star at solving problems with a smile, like working organized and are tech-savvy.
• An entrepreneurial mind-set: the ability to proactively identify and realize new business opportunities, to challenge the status and to multi-task.
• Have an excellent written & verbal knowledge of English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Autonomy and responsibility in a challenging work environment.
• A dynamic, open, and international company culture.
• Working with different teams and on a variety of tasks.
• A warm and supportive team.
• Flexibility: 30+ holiday days, working on our campuses in combination with your home office, flexible benefits based on your individual needs.
• Opportunities for training & development.
• Being part of something bigger and inspire people to live, learn and leap.

At Vlerick, openness to the world is part of our DNA. We are continuously working towards being a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work and learn at. So, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your dreams are, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Take the leap and join us

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter in English on our website . We look forward to hearing from you! Happy to give you more information on the job content: [email protected] .

Do you have a passion for customers, design and L&D? Are you passionate about learning & ready to explore the fascinating world of our executive programmes and their participants? Do you like talking to customers and exploring their needs? Let’s meet!

PRODUCT LEAD - FINANCE PROGRAMMES (80%)

Vlerick Business School is a triple-accredited , international business school at the heart of Europe – ranked number 19 in Europe for open executive education . We strive to make a difference, offering high quality, interactive and impactful learning journeys and in doing so, helping form positive change-makers with a vision that is rooted in a dream.

Vlerick is a school, but it is run as a business, aligned with the high standards we foster in our different programmes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven programme manager to join our open executive education team.

As programme manager you run a portfolio of executive education programmes. As programme manager you are end-responsible for meeting the targets of each programmes in terms of revenues and quality of the experience. You align with the different stakeholders involved in your programmes: marketing, faculty, our learning hub and administrative team. You have an important role representing Vlerick Business School and take an active role in delivering a high-quality experience to our participants.

The job

• Take ownership for a selection of open executive education programmes in the domain of finance and accounting (and potentially others) in terms of sales & marketing, programme design and delivery, together with faculty and other supporting units (catering, operations, administration).
• Meet the targets of your programmes in terms of revenues, and quality of the experience.
• Follow up on commercial activities (opportunities and leads, programme advice, networking activities, …), securing participants for your programmes with the support of our marketing team.
• Build a strong internal and external network by regularly attending relevant network events and by maintaining a close relationship with your faculty, participants and alumni.
• Take care of the delivery of +/- 25 days of open executive education programmes. Provide programme participants with a warm Vlerick learning experience; professionally welcoming, supporting & guiding them during their time on campus and/or online.
• Support colleagues with go-to-market research, customer calls and other small size projects.
• You will be supported by a senior product manager who will coach you in your role and activities.

You

• A background in economics or finance is a big plus.
• Have a first work experience, preferably in a customer centric environment or in the finance field.
• Possess networking and sales skills. You can connect with different stakeholders and are ready to be a credible advisor for (senior) executives.
• Get energized from going the extra mile for customers and are a star at solving problems with a smile.
• Have excellent communication skills in English and Dutch, both verbally and written.
• You are tech-savvy.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude.
• Are flexible and can adapt quickly to new situations.

#ProudtobeVlerick

• Vlerick keeps you on your toes; You get a great deal of autonomy, responsibility, and challenging work.
• Our culture is dynamic, open and international.
• We care about your professional and personal growth.
• Flexibility; 24 holidays and 2 collective weeks, working from home, etc.
• Flexible benefits based on your individual needs.
• Be a part of something bigger by contributing to the success of companies and people’s career and inspire people to live, learn and leap.

Take the leap and join us

If you think you meet these criteria, please apply with your resume and motivation letter on our website . We look forward to hearing from you! Happy to give you more information on the job content: [email protected] .

Would you like to become a part of the Vlerick team as a staff member? Then you've come to the right place! 

Please apply on this page with your resume and fill out the application form to inform us about what you are looking for in your next professional leap. We will contact you shortly to let you know whether any upcoming opportunities match your profile and interests. 

Looking forward to getting to know you better and to, who knows, take the leap together in starting your Vlerick journey! 

Would you like to become a part of the Vlerick team as an intern? Then you've come to the right place!

Please apply on this page with your resume and fill out the application form or add a motivation letter to inform us about what you are looking for in a fun, interesting and challenging internship at Vlerick. We will contact you asap to let you know whether we have opportunities that match your profile and interests.

Looking forward to getting to know you better and to, who knows, take the leap together in starting your Vlerick journey!

What you can expect? An incredible amount of learning opportunities, new knowledge, great experiences and building an interesting network in an open, dynamic and international environment.