Your entry to the English speaking community in Barcelona
Do you want to attract a niche target group in Barcelona and the surrounding areas? Or are you looking for specific language speakers? We can help you seamlessly navigate the international community as we have built successful partnerships with over 750 diverse organisations in Barcelona like local governmental institutions, start-ups, multinationals, universities and non-profit organisations.
Over the years we have established a dominant social media presence and as a result we are home to one of the largest expat communities in Barcelona. We are also highly experienced in organising events such as the ‘Work in Barcelona! Job Fairs’.
Feel free to reach out and discuss your needs with us, we always offer a customised solution based on your specific needs.
How can we collaborate?
About Barcelona Expat Life
Barcelona Expat Life is a community-driven platform for both new and existing expats, providing information on working and living in Barcelona.
- Blog post & relocation guides: up-to-date information about Barcelona
- BCN Life Explorer
- Job Board
- Stories of expats
- Work in Barcelona! Job Fair
BCN Life Explorer
Barcelona Expat Life is not just for expats, it’s a robust platform for businesses to connect with the international community in Barcelona via the BCN Life Explorer. We help your business thrive by creating a free business profile on our website. The BCN Life Explorer includes the following directories:
Business directory (free of charge)
Feel welcome to add your company to the BCN Life Explorer at no cost:
- You can update your branded company profile (minisite) whenever you want, including the company logo, photos, videos and links.
- You will receive statistics regarding page views, number of visitors, from which country your viewers are located and which platform, browser, device they are using via your dashboard.
- Your ministe will appear in the BCN Life Explorer and in relevant search results.
- Our map search feature lets our community locate businesses by category and location
- Our communty can take advantage of the compare tool to compare different services side-by-side for better decision-making.
Publish events (free of charge)
Reach out to the community by sharing upcoming events, f.e.: network activities, open days etc. To be able to post events you must first create a business profile.
Internship positions & volunteer opportunities (free of charge)
Build your online shop
You have the possibility to add your products / services to your profile & the BCN Life Explorer. For example:
- products that you sell / rent
- services that you provide.
To be able to build your online shop on our platform you must first register your organisation and set up an affiliate / paid partnership with us.
Benefits of a complete business profile
- Higher ranking in search results, making it easier for potential customers to find you.
- Customisable listings with logos, photos, videos, and links that can be updated anytime.
- Enhanced visibility by using targeted keywords in your description.
- Opportunity to add a discount code to boost your profile’s prominence.
- Listings with reviews are prioritised, so encourage your customers to leave feedback for increased exposure.
Job posting
- Post an unlimited number of languages.
- Each job ad will redirect candidates to a URL of your choice.
- Each job ad is live on our site for 31 days, to ensure maximum exposure.
- You can update your job ad whenever you want, including the logo, photos, videos and links.
- We understand that Dutch, German, French, Swedish and Norwegian are the most sought after languages for companies hiring in Barcelona, so we are paying extra attention to these particular target groups to help you fill your recruitment needs.
Work in Barcelona! Job Fair
The Work in Barcelona! Job Fair caters to those looking for positions in their native language across various skills and interest while also providing guidance on living and thriving in the city. Our annual events connect attendees with top recruiters, leading companies and valuable resources on relocation and professional development, to support a successful life in Barcelona.
Our next editions will take place on:
- 21st May 2025
- 1st October 2025.
Our events welcome attendees from diverse backgrounds, including local residents, international candidates and students seeking jobs or internships.
They offer a valuable platform for entering the job market, connecting with the community, and receiving support during challenging times, with guidance on living and work in Barcelona. Job and information seekers will have the chance to engage with industry leaders in a friendly, centrally located venue in the heart of Barcelona.
‘We wrapped up a fantastic day at the Barcelona Job Fair! promoted by Barcelona Expat Life on Wednesday. It was an incredibly productive event, and I had the pleasure of connecting with a wealth of talented individuals. Meeting so many great profiles and potential candidates was truly inspiring. The fair provided a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the current job market landscape and sharing the experience with my awesome colleagues was so much fun!’
The Work in Barcelona! Job Fair brings together a range of companies, including multinationals, start-ups and recruitment agencies, offering junior to mid-level roles. Beyond recruitment, the fairs allow companies to showcase their mission, brand, and culture more authentically than virtual platforms allow.
We also welcome companies who can offer support to newcomers with paperwork and navigating daily life in
Barcelona. Simple yet effective, the job fair features company booths where visitors can explore opportunities, speak with recruiters, and network in a dynamic setting.
Our events include Speakers’ Sessions – interactive talks led by industry experts who share valuable insights and expertise on specific topics, tailored to help attendees secure their next role or establish their life in Barcelona. Additionally, a dedicated Networking Area provides a vibrant space for mingling, exchanging ideas, and participating in networking activities, creating ample opportunities to build connections, collaborate, and expand professional networks.
Our Social Media presence
LinkedIn Barcelona expat life
- Followers: >5.400
- Impressions per year: >126.000
Weekly LinkedIn Newsletter
- Subscribers: >2.500
- Article views: >52.000
LinkedIn Mirjam Maarleveld
- Followers: >32.000
- Impressions per year: >80.000
- Members reached per year: >23.000
- Followers: >7.200
- Content views per year >227.000
TikTok
- Followers: >4.200
- Likes: >90.800
- Post views per year: >159.000
- Followers: >2.400
- Content views per year: >97.000
Branding
Are you looking to enhance your branding and stand out to the international community in Barcelona? Barcelona Expat Life excels in increasing the visibility of their partners, via a variety of tools and social media platforms.
Banners or an ad
Increase brand awareness and take advantage of a unique banner or job ad on our homepage, guaranteed to bring your company more traffic and/or applicants. Do you want to advertise your company on specific pages of our website? Feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Content marketing: relocation guides & blog posts
This is the perfect opportunity to increase your branding among Barcelona´s international community. We’ll share your blog or article on all of our social media platforms, boosting your company’s visibility and/or increasing the number of leads for your company.
Social Media promotion
We can create a bespoke marketing campaign, which as a result will exponentially increase awareness and engagement for your company and will generate new leads for your company. It is also possible to publish a sponsored LinkedIn Newsletter.
Dutch speakers in Barcelona
Together with Annebeth Vis, we manage the largest online community of Dutch speakers in Barcelona, with almost 10.000 members. If you want to connect with Dutch-speakers in Barcelona, feel free to reach out!
Facebook group
10.000 members
Monthly newsletter
- +1.600 subscriptions
- Average open rate: between 55% – 80%.
- Special job section
