At Sparkasse Essen, we promote a good quality of life for everyone in Essen and support them every day as they work toward their individual goals.
With a personal touch and regional expertise, we guide each individual through every financial situation in life. We foster economic, social, and environmental sustainability and stand up for what really matters—for the people of Essen, for the region, and for all of us.
With over 1,200 employees across our network of branches—both in-person and online—and our specialized departments, we are the number one trusted financial partner in our city.
In addition to managing, motivating, and developing the department’s 13 employees, your responsibilities will include the following key areas in particular:
Planning, coordinating, and overseeing the department’s tasks (focus areas: press and public relations, sponsorship, events, brand promotion, promotional materials)
Responsibility for all external and internal corporate communications:
Strategic planning, management, and implementation across all channels (press and public relations, CSR communications, employee and employer communications, event and sponsorship management)
Maintaining relationships with savings bank associations, the Sparkassenverlag publishing house, other savings banks, the press, institutions, and other associations
Optional role as press spokesperson, including drafting press releases, conducting interviews, and issuing statements.
A completed apprenticeship as a bank clerk,
A completed degree in business administration (e.g., a bachelor’s degree or a degree in business administration),
Proven leadership experience in corporate communications, ideally at a savings bank or a comparable institution,
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities,
A highly independent and structured approach to work with strong organizational skills, as well as
A keen sense of the impact of communication initiatives.
Benefits
A permanent position with the option to work remotely,
An exciting and varied role,
A secure and future-oriented job with a strong employer (e.g., multiple awards as a TOP Employer from “FOCUS” magazine and the employer review platform “Kununu”—Top Company 2026),
Attractive compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (TVöD-S) with comprehensive benefits (including 32 days of vacation, a supplemental pension plan, and options for bicycle and IT leasing), as well as a wide range of additional benefits beyond the collective bargaining agreement.