With more than 3,000 companies in the municipality, there are great opportunities for an exciting career in Sønderborg municipality.

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Many job opportunities in Sønderborg

There are plenty of opportunities to take the next step in your career in Sønderborg. Unemployment is low in the Sønderborg area, so job opportunities are good. This applies whether you have a high, low or professional education, and whether you work in the service sector, social healthcare or sales. The city has everything from technology companies to tourism and educational institutions, making it an attractive place for job seekers.

Within the technology sector, Sønderborg is known for housing several innovative companies working with advanced technologies within green energy, automation, and industrial solutions. Companies like Danfoss and Linak have their headquarters in Sønderborg, often offering exciting job opportunities in engineering, product development, and manufacturing.

Tourism also plays a significant role in Sønderborg’s economy due to its beautiful coastal location and rich cultural heritage. There are job opportunities in the hospitality industry, tourist information and cultural institutions such as Sønderborg Castle and Alsion, attracting visitors from both domestic and international locations.

Sønderborg also hosts the University of Southern Denmark, offering education in various fields. This creates job opportunities in teaching, research, and administrative roles.

For those aiming to work in the public sector, Sønderborg Municipality is a major employer, offering jobs in healthcare, schools, administration, and other community-related areas.

In addition to these sectors, there are also jobs available in Sønderborg in trade, service, transport and many other areas. The diversity in Sønderborg’s business community and its attractiveness as a place to live make it an appealing spot for job seekers.

Find your next job in Sønderborg

You can find job vacancies in Sønderborg and upload your CV to various job databases.

For instance, you can take a look at Sønderborg Municipality’s website, where you can get an overview of all available positions in the municipality. These range from managerial positions to apprentice roles and cover jobs in areas such as administration, case handling, kitchen and cleaning, social and health care, technical and environmental fields, and education. There’s ample opportunity to find and apply for jobs in your area of interest. You can even sign up for Sønderborg Municipality’s Job Agent, where you can be notified when there is a vacancy that matches your choices.

You can also find available jobs in Sønderborg on platforms like Jobnet and Jobindex. These platforms offer a wide range of job opportunities in Sønderborg and the surrounding areas. They are reliable resources to help you find the right job openings in Sønderborg.

In addition, the two educational institutions, the University of Southern Denmark and Business Academy Southwest, have their own job banks, SDU Jobteaser and EASV Jobbank, offering jobs to both job seekers and students. Here, you can find jobs matching the skills you acquire at SDU and EASV, as well as assistance with CVs and applications, so you’ll stand out whether you’re looking for your first student job or your first professional job.

Last but not least, you can upload your resume to Puls Human Relations, which maintains close relationships with recruiting companies. Here, you can also view their current vacant positions at some of the largest companies in Sønderborg.

With so many available opportunities, there’s a good chance of finding your dream job in Sønderborg.

Are you an Academic?

AC-Match is a job database for academics seeking work in the Southern Jutland area. It’s a collaboration between job centres in Southern Jutland to assist unemployed academics in finding jobs. Get your CV on AC-Match and become more visible to local companies. Contact the Jobcenter for further information.

Is your partner looking for a job?

In Sønderborg, you can become part of our Partner Job-programme, which can help match your skills with vacancies in Southern Denmark.

The Partner Job-programme can help with information about the job market in Sønderborg and South Denmark, sparring on applications, CVs and job interviews, information about upskilling and education as well as possible internship or wage subsidy programmes.

You can contact the Partner Job-consultant at [email protected].