Training & Career

Heidenheim is a modern industrial city providing sustainable and demanding jobs, especially in the local industrial sector. Due to its well-developed infrastructure, short distances, high level of retail trade centrality and the recreational opportunities of the scenic landscape of the Swabian Alb region, the standard of living is high. Education and care for children from early childhood to the A levels are high priorities of municipal policy. Furthermore, the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Heidenheim offers a wide range of programs in the fields of Business, Engineering and Social Work.
The Congress Centrum, the Opera Festival and the Voith-Arena are of supra-regional importance.

The Municipality of Heidenheim employs approximately 700 people in a variety of professions.

Among other advantages, we offer to our employees:

flexitime and flexible working hours
variable and family-friendly part-time employment
parental leave / special leave
good working atmosphere
guiding principles for management and cooperation
variety of sports groups (piloxing, skittles, tennis etc.) with regular trips
employee party
jubilee and farewell ceremony
pensioners' trip
in-house magazine „Stadtblättle“
Equal Opportunities and Family Support Plan
annual performance reviews
numerous training and retraining programs
healthcare management
reliable monthly salary payment determined in renumeration tables
annual special payment
annual performance-oriented remuneration
occupational retirement pensions of the sector of Public Administration
suggestions scheme
transparent administrative structure
citizen-oriented work
job security
informal introductory conversation with the Lord Mayor
varied and versatile basic training
part-time basic training for young parents to promote the reconciliation of family and working life
mentors for trainees
job ticket