Spain Job Search Resources
A practical collection of resources for professionals, managers, executives, graduates, career changers, expats and international jobseekers looking for opportunities across Spain.
Finding the right job in Spain involves much more than simply uploading your CV to a job board. A stronger approach combines online applications with specialist recruiters, direct employer applications, professional networking and careful research into your target sector.
I have brought together some of the most useful Spanish job search, recruitment, government, employment and international career resources below to help you organise your job search more effectively.
Major Job Websites in Spain
These are some of the main platforms worth checking regularly when searching for professional opportunities in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and throughout Spain.
LinkedIn Jobs
An important platform for professional, technology, management and international recruitment across Spain.
Search LinkedIn Jobs →InfoJobs
One of Spain's best-known employment websites, covering vacancies across a wide range of industries and career levels.
Search InfoJobs →Indeed España
Search vacancies advertised by employers and recruitment agencies throughout Spain.
Search Indeed Spain →EURES
European employment portal particularly useful for EU citizens and international professionals considering opportunities in Spain.
Search EURES →Empléate
Employment portal connected with Spain's public employment services and designed to bring together vacancies and jobseekers.
Visit Empléate →Tecnoempleo
Specialist Spanish employment website focused particularly on Technology, IT, Software and Digital opportunities.
Search Tecnoempleo →Recruitment Agencies in Spain
Recruitment agencies can be particularly useful for experienced professionals, managers, executives and specialists. Focus on recruiters operating within your particular industry and geographical market.
Hays Spain
Professional recruitment across Technology, Engineering, Finance, Life Sciences, Sales, Marketing, HR, Construction and other specialist sectors.
Visit Hays Spain →
Michael Page Spain
Professional and management recruitment across Finance, Technology, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, HR, Procurement and other specialist functions.
Visit Michael Page Spain →
Robert Walters Spain
Specialist recruitment for professional, management and senior-level positions across Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao and other locations.
Visit Robert Walters Spain →
Randstad Spain
Large recruitment and employment organisation covering permanent, temporary and specialist opportunities throughout Spain.
Visit Randstad Spain →
Adecco Spain
Major recruitment organisation providing employment opportunities across a broad range of sectors and professional disciplines.
Visit Adecco Spain →
Manpower Spain
Recruitment, employment and talent services covering professional and specialist vacancies across the Spanish market.
Visit Manpower Spain →
Government Employment & Jobseeker Support
SEPE
SEPE – Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal – is Spain's State Public Employment Service and provides information about employment, unemployment benefits, training and support available to jobseekers.
VISIT SEPESearch Employment Opportunities through Empléate →
Public Sector & Government Jobs
Spain's public sector provides opportunities across administration, healthcare, education, technology, engineering, finance, research and many other professional areas.
Search Major Employers in Spain Directly
Do not rely entirely on job boards. Many Spanish and international employers advertise vacancies directly through their own careers websites.
If You Lose Your Job in Spain
Unemployment & Employment Support
If you have recently lost your job or become unemployed, official information is available about unemployment benefits, jobseeker registration, employment services, training and returning to work.
Eligibility and payment conditions vary according to individual circumstances and contribution history, so always check the latest information directly with SEPE.
Unemployment Benefit Information →Visit SEPE →
Employment Rights in Spain
Understanding your employment rights can be particularly important when starting a new role, changing employers, dealing with dismissal or working in Spain for the first time.
Ministry of Labour
Official Government information covering employment, labour legislation, workplace policy and employment conditions in Spain.
Visit Ministry of Labour →Labour & Social Security Inspectorate
Official information relating to workplace regulations, labour compliance and Social Security obligations.
Visit Labour Inspectorate →International Professionals Working in Spain
Spain attracts international professionals across Technology, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Tourism, Professional Services, Sales, Digital and multinational organisations.
EU & EEA Professionals
EU and EEA nationals generally benefit from freedom of movement arrangements, but registration and administrative requirements can still apply when relocating to and working in Spain.
EU Residence & Working Information →
Non-EU Professionals
Non-EU nationals may require appropriate authorisation or a work and residence permit before undertaking employment in Spain.
Spanish Immigration Information →
EU Immigration Portal – Spain
The European Commission's Immigration Portal provides information for non-EU citizens considering working, studying or relocating to Spain.
Professional Networking in Spain
Networking can make a considerable difference to your job search in Spain, particularly for professional and international positions. Follow target employers and recruiters, connect with people within your industry and attend relevant professional events.
LinkedIn
Build your professional network, research employers and connect with recruiters and industry professionals throughout Spain.
Visit LinkedIn →
Meetup Spain
Find professional, technology, startup, business and networking events in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other Spanish cities.
Find Events →
Chambers of Commerce
Spain's Chamber of Commerce network provides information, business resources, entrepreneurship support and professional events.
Visit Cámara de España →
Training & Skills Development
If you are changing career, returning to employment, improving your Spanish or strengthening your professional skills, several national training resources may be useful.
Salary & Employer Research
Research salary levels before interviews and negotiations. Salaries in Spain can vary considerably according to industry, city, employer, language requirements, experience and seniority.
Avoid Recruitment Scams
Be cautious about unexpected employment offers, recruiters asking for money, suspicious email addresses, messaging-only interviews and organisations requesting sensitive personal, banking or financial information before you have verified who they are.
Always check the recruiter's or employer's official website independently if you are uncertain about a vacancy, recruiter or employment offer.
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For experienced and international professionals, the strongest strategy is normally a combination of approaches. Use job websites to identify opportunities, register with relevant recruitment agencies, approach carefully selected employers directly and build relationships with people working within your target industry.
Madrid and Barcelona contain a particularly large concentration of multinational employers, while Valencia, Málaga, Bilbao, Seville and other major Spanish cities also provide significant professional opportunities across Technology, Engineering, Finance, Energy, Digital, Tourism, Life Sciences and international business.
Your CV and LinkedIn profile should clearly communicate your experience, achievements, specialist expertise, languages and professional value. International employers need to understand quickly what you can bring to their organisation rather than simply seeing a list of previous responsibilities.
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