Jobs in Spain for English speakers: where to look and how to apply
Spain has a growing international job market, especially in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga. Here is where English speakers find work and how to adapt your CV.
In short: English speakers find jobs in Spain mainly in tech, international customer support, tourism and hospitality, English teaching, sales and multinational offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga. EU citizens can work freely and need an NIE; non-EU citizens need a work authorisation. A Spanish CV is one or two pages, without ID number or marital status.
Sectors that hire English speakers
- Tech companies and startups (Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Málaga).
- Multilingual customer support and sales.
- Tourism and hospitality (coast and islands).
- English teaching (academies, schools).
- Multinational shared-service centres.
Work authorisation basics
- EU/EEA citizens: free to work; you will need an NIE (foreigner identification number) and social security registration.
- Non-EU citizens: need a visa or residence permit that allows work (for example, a highly qualified professional permit or the digital nomad visa for remote work).
Rules change. Check the official sources of the Spanish government before making plans.
We have a guide to the digital nomad visa and to relocating to Spain.
How to write a CV for Spain
- One or two pages, in Spanish if the job ad is in Spanish (English for international companies).
- Photo optional.
- No ID number, age or marital status needed.
- Languages with CEFR level.
Details in our Spanish CV format guide.
Where to search
- LinkedIn and international job boards.
- Spanish job portals.
- Company career pages.
- Recruitment agencies specialised in multilingual profiles.
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Can I work in Spain with only English?
Yes, in some sectors (tech, international support, teaching), but Spanish widens your options a lot.
What is an NIE?
The foreigner identification number needed to work and pay taxes in Spain.
Do non-EU citizens need a visa?
Yes, a permit that allows work; check official sources.
Should my CV be in Spanish?
Use the language of the job ad.
Is the tool free?
Yes.
Updated 03 Nov 2026