How many jobs are available in Essen?

There are 1,078 open jobs in Essen, Germany as of November 10, 2026, posted by 276 companies. The list updates every day as employers add and close roles.

Which companies are hiring in Essen?

Employers with the most open roles in Essen, Germany include Contilia, REWE Dortmund, RWE, Funke Mediengruppe and Vonovia, among 276 companies hiring.

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Jobs in Essen

REWE Dortmund and RWE list 155 open roles here between them. The city's biggest employer on the map is Contilia, with 163.

As of November 10, 2026, TheJobsMap lists 1,078 open jobs in Essen, Germany from 276 companies. The most open roles are at Contilia (163), REWE Dortmund (111) and RWE (44).

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About working in Essen

Essen is a major city in Germany's Ruhr area and home to the headquarters of several large energy, steel, and retail companies. Energy utilities, engineering, healthcare, and services drive local hiring. Many roles require German.

Industries hiring in Essen

Health Care Hospital Retail Consulting Consumer Goods Wholesale

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Other cities hiring in Germany

Berlin13,857 Munich10,581 Hamburg7,392 Frankfurt am Main4,981 Koeln3,936 Duesseldorf3,794 Stuttgart2,947 Hannover1,768 Bremen1,548 Leipzig1,353 Dresden1,308 Mannheim1,185 Muenster1,161 Dortmund1,092 Karlsruhe1,066 Augsburg1,002

Common roles in Essen

Ausbildung zum Kaufmann für Versicherungen und Finanzanlagen - VertriebInitiativbewerbungData Management & Governance ExpertVisiting ConsultantSenior Strategy ManagerSenior Data Architect - Data Governance & StandardsAusbildung Tourismuskaufleute mit Schwerpunkt Reisevermittlung (m/w/d) in Essen(Senior) Manager / Steuerberater Transaction Tax / M&A Tax (w/m/d)Audit & Finance Assistant (w/m/d) - Berufseinstieg Wirtschaftsprüfung(Senior) Berater IT Performance - Technology Strategy & Transformation (w/m/d)

Questions about jobs in Essen

How many jobs are available in Essen?: There are 1,078 open jobs in Essen, Germany as of November 10, 2026, posted by 276 companies. The list updates every day as employers add and close roles.
Which companies are hiring in Essen?: Employers with the most open roles in Essen, Germany include Contilia, REWE Dortmund, RWE, Funke Mediengruppe and Vonovia, among 276 companies hiring.
What are the most common roles in Essen?: Frequently posted roles in Essen, Germany include Ausbildung zum Kaufmann für Versicherungen und Finanzanlagen - Vertrieb, Initiativbewerbung, Data Management & Governance Expert, Visiting Consultant, Senior Strategy Manager and Senior Data Architect - Data Governance & Standards.