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Our employment terms and conditions

At Jaarbeurs, we believe you perform at your best when you feel good, both at work and in your personal life. That’s why we offer an attractive and forward-looking benefits package that adapts to different life stages and career goals. From flexibility and professional development to well-being and compensation: we ensure you have the freedom to grow, excel, and stay true to yourself.

Discover on this page what you can expect from us.

What do we offer you?

Employment terms and conditions

We want to be transparent about what we can offer you. Read here to learn how we at Jaarbeurs ensure fair compensation, a healthy work-life balance, and a solid pension.

At Jaarbeurs, we believe it is important that you are fairly and adequately compensated for your work. Your salary depends on your position, experience, and responsibilities, and consists of:

  • A competitive base salary
  • 8% vacation pay, paid out in May
  • A business success plan (up to 5%)
  • Do you hold a sales position? If so, you are eligible for a commission plan and possibly a company car

We believe that taking time to recharge is just as important as working hard. That’s why we offer the following:

  • 27 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek
  • The option to purchase additional vacation days
  • The option to exchange up to 4 official holidays for days that better align with your personal beliefs

This gives you the flexibility to balance your work and personal life in a way that suits you.

At Jaarbeurs, we make sure you’re set for the future.

You’ll build up your pension through a.s.r. or Pensioenfonds Horeca en Catering (PHenC), afhankelijk van je functie.

a.s.r.

  • Jaarbeurs contributes 8% of your salary toward your pension.
  • You can choose to make additional contributions yourself (up to 2%); Jaarbeurs will match this, up to a total of 10%.
  • The survivor’s pension is part of the pension plan.

Horeca and Catering Pension Fund (PHenC)

  • Jaarbeurs and the employee each contribute 8.4% toward the pension premium.
  • The survivor’s pension is automatically insured.

Through My Pension Overview, you can view your personal pension situation and accrual.

Working at Jaarbeurs means:

Inclusivity & social impact

  • Exchangeable holidays: Exchange up to 4 regular holidays for days that align with your religious beliefs
  • Charity days: 2 paid half-days per year for community service
  • Theme weeks: Annual diversity week and wellness week full of activities and workshops
  • Inclusivity: With us, you can just be yourself. We believe it’s important that everyone feels welcome and has the space to grow

Vitality & Growth

  • Sports & Health: Membership through Urban Sports Club, an annual wellness week, and year-round training sessions and workshops to boost your vitality
  • Training: Access to the Jaarbeurs Academy for continuous professional development
  • Health insurance: 15% discount on supplemental insurance and/or dental insurance through CZ

Mobility

  • Bicycle allowance: €0.23/km reimbursement, “Lease a Bike,” or a tax-friendly bicycle
  • Public transportation & car policy: €0.23/km reimbursement (up to 50 km one way). Traveling by car? Then the first 10 km are at your own expense.
  • Parking: Free parking right in the city center!
Keep growing

Jaarbeurs Academy

The world around us is constantly changing. That’s why we make a sustained investment in your development. Through the Jaarbeurs Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and deepen your expertise.

Through the Jaarbeurs Academy, you can work on:

  • Professional knowledge relevant to your role
  • Personal skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership
  • Developing toward the next step in your career

By continuing to learn, you help yourself and Jaarbeurs grow further

Learning at Jaarbeurs is more than just taking a training course. It is a combination of:

  • Training courses and workshops
  • Learning on the job
  • Knowledge sharing with colleagues
  • Reflection and feedback

Formal and informal learning go hand in hand in this context.

The Jaarbeurs Academy is here for all colleagues. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, professional development isn’t an exception—it’s an integral part of how we work.

Together with your manager, you’ll determine what you need to get the most out of yourself.

This is how we’re building a sustainable future together!
At Jaarbeurs, we’re convinced that people make the difference. By continuing to learn, we stay agile, motivated, and future-proof.

Extras that make all the difference

Charity work

during working hours: each year, you can spend two half-days volunteering for charitable causes, together with your colleagues

Free access

to all of Jaarbeurs' own trade shows and events

Staff Association WEY

organizes (monthly) get-togethers and activities both in the Netherlands and abroad

Make impact

and make an immediate contribution to a sustainable future and local initiatives

in the heart of Utrecht

Just a stone's throw from Utrecht Central Station—easily accessible!

Are you excited?

We are looking for new colleagues in many different departments!

View all vacancies
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