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Chief of Staff to the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)

Hybrid in Adevinta ServicesCo·Added 4 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Adevinta

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Adevinta ServicesCo
Contract: Permanent contract
English: Required
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

General Management

Requirements

What you’ll do & Who you are
We are seeking a high-caliber, strategically minded Chief of Staff to act as the primary force multiplier and strategic thought partner to our Chief Transformation Officer (CTO).

In this role, you will work at the intersection of strategy, execution, and executive stakeholder management. You will directly support the CTO in driving complex business transformation initiatives, managing critical business topics, and orchestrating interactions across the executive leadership, and our consortium partners.

This role requires a candidate with top-tier management consulting experience who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes corporate environments, possesses sharp business acumen, and can seamlessly blend strategic vision with hands-on operational delivery.

Who you are

Consulting Background: Proven track record in a tier-1 management consulting firm or a fast-paced corporate strategy/transformation unit.
Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Executive Presence: Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a proven ability to influence and manage C-level executives and consortium partners.
Strategic & Business Acumen: Broad operational and commercial understanding; ability to quickly grasp complex business models and transformation dynamics.
Location & Mobility: Based in (or willing to relocate to) Barcelona, with full availability and willingness to travel extensively as required by business needs.
Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (working language); additional languages (e.g., Spanish) are strong assets.

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

Drive & Resilience: High energy, adaptable, and comfortable operating under pressure and ambiguity.
Structured Problem-Solving: Superior analytical capabilities paired with structured frameworks to solve complex business problems.
Discretion & Diplomacy: Exceptional judgment when handling confidential information and navigating high-level corporate politics.

Pay & benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:
✨ Flexibility

26 business days of paid annual holidays
20 days “work from anywhere” (maybe not from the moon—well, why not!)
Flexible working time (hybrid).

❤️‍🩹 Wellbeing & Support

Private health insurance
Gym subsidised (may cover up to 70% of gym membership fees)
40€ per month as a remote working allowance.

📚 Growth & Development

Personal development opportunities
Learning opportunities to explore your potential, grow your skills, and advance your career ¿?
A unique position in an international and dynamic environment
"Win together, lose together" — a collaborative culture where your feedback and opinions are valued at all levels

🛍️ Perks & Everyday Benefits

Competitive compensation package (Attractive Base Salary + annual bonus)
Flexible Remuneration Program (tax-efficient options for transport, restaurant vouchers and childcare)
An attractive referral program

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway.

The role

We are Adevinta, a leading online classifieds group and champion for sustainable commerce across Europe and beyond. With digital marketplaces across many countries, our portfolio spans consumer goods, mobility, real estate, holiday rentals and jobs. Together, our marketplaces attract more than 120 million users every month and over a million businesses.

Our locally loved marketplaces, including Marktplaats in the Netherlands, mobile.de in Germany, Kleinanzeigen in Germany and Spain, leboncoin in France and Subito in Italy, help everything and everyone find a new purpose by creating perfect matches - whether it's a car, an apartment, a sofa or a new job.
Our brands are supported by global Hubs in Barcelona and Amsterdam.

About Adevinta

Adevinta is a leading online classifieds group in Europe, operating digital marketplaces that span consumer goods, mobility, real estate, holiday rentals, and jobs. Their portfolio includes well-known local brands such as leboncoin in France, Marktplaats in the Netherlands, mobile.de and Kleinanzeigen in Germany, Subito in Italy, and OLX in Brazil. Together, their marketplaces attract more than 120 million users every month and over a million businesses, making them a significant player in the online classifieds industry across Europe and beyond.

Adevinta has a strong presence in Spain, with its main office located in Barcelona. The company's work culture emphasizes sustainable commerce and connecting people and businesses through locally loved marketplaces. For international professionals, Adevinta offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in data engineering, product management, finance, and operations, among others. Their global reach and diverse portfolio provide a dynamic setting for career growth.

Industry: Online Marketplaces
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: adevinta.com

Good to know if you are moving

Adevinta's global headquarters is in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but its main Spain office is in Barcelona, a major tech hub in Southern Europe.
The company operates marketplaces in multiple European countries and Brazil, offering opportunities for international mobility and cross-market collaboration.
Adevinta's portfolio includes well-known local brands, providing exposure to diverse markets and consumer behaviors.
The company emphasizes sustainable commerce, which may appeal to professionals interested in environmentally and socially responsible business practices.
Current open roles in Spain include Data Engineer, Senior Product Manager, and finance positions, indicating a need for tech and business talent.

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