Find seasonal, summer, winter, temporary and short term jobs for English speakers in France. View our guide how to find a job in as a foreigner, search employers and apply today.
Latest Vacancies in France
These companies are hiring staff right now:
International TEFL and TESOL Training
Take a TEFL certification course with International TEFL and TESOL Training and get a recognised qualification to teach English in France.
Première Neige
Première Neige are a Ski Tour Operator offering jobs in the French Alps and hire chalet chefs, chalet hosts, maintenance persons, drivers/handymen and housekeepers.
Crystal Ski Holidays
Crystal Ski are now recruiting ski reps and ski administration staff to work in Alpe d’Huez, Avoriaz, Courchevel, Flaine, La Plagne, La Tania, Les Arcs, Les Deux Alpes, Méribel, Morzine, Tignes, Val Thorens and Val d’Isère.
Top Reasons to Work in France
France is one of the most iconic countries in Europe and it is the most visited country in the world by international tourists. If you would like to do more than sightseeing then working in France is an amazing opportunity. Here are some top reasons to apply:
• France is one of the most visited countries in the world with world famous cities and stunning nature and beaches
• Experience a different culture, tasty food and the French way of life
• Learn or improve your French language skills
• Enjoy working in an international workforce and make friends from all over the world
• High salaries and good protects and rights for workers
• Gain a new perspective on the country, immerse yourself in the country and see world famous locations in your spare time
Best Places to Find Work
You can find work throughout France but most jobs can be found in the larger cities like: Paris, Nice, Marselle, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, Strasbourg and Montpellier. A lot of summer and winter seasonal roles can be found in rural areas of the country.
How to Get a Job in France
France is the largest country in Europe with a a population of around 67 million people, the job market here is competitive. But lots of local and international companies hire English speakers and foreigners all year round. You will need a strong CV and application letter. Most employers have online recruitment sections, or advertise with agents or through online portals. It’s really important you try to learn at least basic French before living in France. This will help boost your job prospects and also make living here easier.
Main Industries
There are lots of positions available for both short and long durations.
Seasonal and temporary
Working a summer or winter season is really popular and a great way to experience living in France for a short period.
Education and teaching
TEFL and English language teachers can find work throughout France. Positions can be found at language schools, training centres and giving private tuition.
Student and gap year
There are lots of jobs for students, graduates and gap years. Popular options include summer camps, au pairing and language tutors.
Professional
Most jobs can be found in traditional careers like accountancy, banking, healthcare, engineering, marketing, sales and IT. So many large and multinational companies are based in France including: Airbus, Akka Technologies, Alten, AXA, BNP Paribas, Bouygues, Chanel, Citroën, Credit Agricole, Criteo, Danone, Deloitte, Engie, Galeries Lafayette, Groupe BPCE, Hermes, L’Oréal, LVHM, Michelin, Peugeot, PwC, Renault, Richemont, Societe Generale, Thales, Total, Ubisoft, Valeo and Wavestone.
Summer Jobs in France
Would you like to work in France during summer? Thousands of staff are hired every summer for positions throughout the country. There are so many different jobs available for foreigners including professional careers, au pair, nanny, teaching, summer camps, language schools, holiday resorts, campsites and more.
Winter Jobs in France
Working a winter ski season in France is an amazing experience. Benefit from a luxury lifestyle living in one of the most spectacular ski resorts in the world. These are some of the biggest, best and most popular ski resorts to find work during winter: Morzine, Courchevel, Val d’Isère, La Plagne, Les Gets, La Clusaz, Tignes, Chamonix, Les Deux Alpes, Meribel and Val Thorens. Local and international companies hire staff for so many roles including ski and snowboard instructors, childcare, nannies and au pairs, hotels, hospitality, cleaners, chefs, bar staff, cafes, restaurants, drivers and more.
Visa & Requirements
If you are applying from inside the EU or EEA, or are a Swiss or Croatian national, you do not need a visa or permit to work in France. Most employers will require an EU passport which allows you to have free access to live and work in France.
If you live outside of the EU (European Union) or EEA (European Economic Area) and are keen to live and work in France, you will need to apply for a job and get hired before moving to the country. If you are applying from the UK, due to Brexit it is now much harder to move to France. Due to leaving the EU free movement has ended and you will need a job offer and fit the eligibility criteria before arriving.
Working in France – FAQ
Quick Stats
• Currency: Euro
• Language: French
• Population: 67,000,000
What’s it Like Working in France
As an employee here you’ll get to enjoy a high standard of living and working practises including healthcare lots of holiday allowances. Benefits of working in France include strong workers rights and protections, a 35-hour working week is normal, entitled to 30 days (five weeks) paid leave in a 12-month period + 11 public holidays and tax is set at around 20% for less than €28,000 and 30% for over.
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