Office trainee with a specialization in economics for Copenhagen Municipality

Kickstart your career – become an office apprentice at Denmark's largest municipal workplace.

Do you want to be part of a work community with over 40,000 colleagues and at the same time pursue an education that opens many doors? Copenhagen Municipality is seeking office economics apprentices with a start date of February 1, 2027.

An education with prospects

With us you get an office education, where you both build strong professional competencies and become part of an organization that works to create a greener, more sustainable and inclusive capital. You will gain a broad knowledge of economics and administration and will work with tasks such as

• invoicing, crediting and payment reconciliation
• data control (controlling) and financial analyses
• bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts
• work in the municipality's financial system (SAP/Kvantum)
• introduction to digital tools, including AI.

An important platform for the Copenhagen of the future

Admission of apprentices is a strategic priority in Copenhagen Municipality. We see apprentice education as a central platform to secure the workforce of the future, strengthen the community and create new pathways into the labor market.

As an apprentice you become part of Denmark's largest municipal workplace – a work community where we pull together to ensure the city's operation, service and development. And because we are so large and diverse, it also means that after completing the education there are a wealth of career opportunities across administrations, fields and specialties.

An apprenticeship today – a career tomorrow

When you start as an apprentice with us, you not only get an education – you gain access to a sea of possibilities. Many of our former apprentices are today permanently employed by the municipality and continue working in economics, HR, IT, urban development, environment or other specialties. With us you can build a future where your apprenticeship becomes the springboard to a long working life in one of Denmark's most exciting organizations.

Your education – our responsibility

We know that a good start to working life is crucial for well-being and retention. Therefore we offer

• a personal mentoring supervisor who follows you closely throughout the entire process
• an individual education plan focusing on your learning goals
• varied and independent tasks in line with your competencies
• a work community with room for professionalism, well-being and social activities.

Who are you?

We are looking for you who

• has a flair for numbers, IT and economics
• work in a structured way, can meet deadlines and has an eye for detail
• is curious and reflective, and not afraid to ask questions when something looks wrong
• thrives in a community and will contribute to Copenhagen continuing to be a good city to live and work in.

What will you get out of it?

As an apprentice in Copenhagen Municipality you become part of an organization with many opportunities – both during and after the education. We have good experience that apprentices continue in permanent positions after completing their education, and you gain access to a broad network and job opportunities across the entire municipality. You also get

• canteen scheme and flexitime (according to local guidelines)
• opportunity to participate in social and professional activities
• a work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Salary and employment terms

Your pay and employment terms follow the agreement with HK.

Under 25 years: approx. 18,600 DKK/month (upon employment over two years starting salary 17,600 DKK).

Over 25 years: approx. 26,900 DKK/month.

Requirements for educational background

You must have passed either EUX office, a five-week competency EUS program for students (STX, HTX, HF), HHX or an introductory program started before July 31, 2015, which gives access to the office education with a specialization in economics.

Want to know more?

Call Education Copenhagen at 35 30 39 35 or read more about apprentice life in Copenhagen Municipality at www.uddannelse.kk .

Together with your application we ask you to attach relevant exam certificates (or grade transcripts if you have not yet received a certificate).

Apply via the link no later than Monday 16 November 2026

We will hold interviews on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November with Education Copenhagen and the training sites.