LEADING EMPLOYERS 2026: Stadt Heilbronn Ranks Among Germany’s TOP 1% of Employers.

City of Heilbronn – a Diverse Employer Shaping a Sustainable Future

The City of Heilbronn is one of the largest employers in the Heilbronn-Franconia region. More than 3,500 employees are engaged across a wide range of professional fields – from traditional public administration and technical trades to social services. Each year, more than 90 trainees or students begin their careers in approximately 30 different occupations.

We view transformation as an opportunity: together with all employees, we shape change in an innovative and flexible manner. The breadth of our responsibilities and projects is one of our core strengths and defines our daily work. Values such as respectful communication, collegiality, and teamwork are central to our culture.

Diversity is part of our DNA: through the Diversity Charter, we stand for lived diversity and are committed to our community. Economic responsibility guides our actions. The well-being and health of our employees are paramount, which is why we promote equal opportunities, support work-life balance (certified by the “berufundfamilie” audit), ensure occupational health and safety, and enable flexible and mobile working models.

Heilbronn has been designated European Green Capital 2027 by the European Commission, recognizing it as a pioneer city in environmental and climate protection. The city administration aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.