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- Work mode
- On-site, Gipuzkoa
- Languages
- Basque
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- University degree




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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
• Consolidated minimum professional experience of 8 years in the Management and Administration of infrastructure, prioritizing socio-sanitary ones.
• Experience in launching or transforming organizations, designing structures, and managing teams.
• Experience in public-private collaboration and inter-institutional projects.
Nice to have
• Strategic-operational leadership.
• Orientation towards results and social impact.
• Negotiation and institutional relations.
• Economic-financial and budgetary management.
• Capacity for planning, prioritization, and resolution.
• Effective communication and management of multidisciplinary teams.
Education & certifications
Higher university degree in Business Administration and Management, Law, Economics, Political Science, Engineering, Psychology, Social Work, or related areas. Postgraduate training in Public Management, Social Services Management, MBA, or Strategic Leadership in the public sector will be valued.
A high level of Basque is required (EGA, C1, or equivalent qualification is required), a medium level of English is required (equivalent to B2).
The role
MANAGER - GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A.
GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A. is a company oriented towards promoting, developing, and consolidating infrastructure in those strategic sectors determined by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, prioritizing the interventions necessary to cover the demand that exists in the field of social protection. Thus, its mission is to contribute to the transformation of the care system through public-private collaboration, the development of new infrastructure, and the improvement of services to the citizenry.
A Manager is being selected, who will act as the maximum executive officer of the company, leading its constitution, structuring, and operational development.
The selected person will report directly to the Board of Directors, maintaining a functional relationship with the Provincial Department of Care, the Office of the General Deputy and the linked general directorates (Budgets, Treasury, Public Service, Social Innovation, among others).
What you'll do
They will coordinate, among others, with:
• Services and directorates of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa involved in care policy.
• City councils, associations of municipalities, and local entities.
• Third sector entities, supplier companies, and socio-sanitary agents.
• Provincial Audit and financial control bodies.
• Internal and external technical teams linked to the creation of the organizational structure and the development of projects.
• Lead the internal organization of the company.
• Develop the initial strategic and operational plan (3-5 years).
• Define the functional structure, processes, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate the planning and launch of new infrastructure, according to the needs of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa.
• Drive the search for public and private partners for new infrastructure projects or the remodeling of existing ones.
• Promote the attraction of private investment and public-private collaboration models.
• Negotiate the terms of agreement with third parties for the constitution of joint ventures.
• Institutionally represent the company before public and private bodies.
• Prepare management, monitoring, and evaluation reports for the Board of Directors and the Provincial Council.
• Consolidate an organizational culture based on excellence in public service, sustainability, and collaboration.
Registration deadline
Registration deadline: November 8.
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Among others, they will coordinate with the following agents:
• Services and directorates in care policy within the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council.
• City councils, associations of municipalities, and local entities.
• Third sector entities, supplier companies, and socio-sanitary agents.
• Provincial Audit and financial control bodies.
• Internal and external technical teams linked to the creation of the organizational structure and the development of projects.
• Leading the company's internal organization.
• Developing the initial strategic and operational plan (3-5 years).
• Defining the functional structure, internal processes, and procedures.
• Coordinating the planning and launch of new infrastructure, according to the needs of the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council.
• Promoting the search for public and private partners for new infrastructure projects or for projects to remodel existing infrastructure.
• Driving the attraction of private investment and public-private collaboration models.
• Negotiating the terms of agreement with third parties to establish joint ventures.
• Representing the company before institutions, in its relations with both public and private bodies.
• Preparing management, monitoring, and evaluation reports for the Board of Directors and the Provincial Council.
• Consolidating an organizational culture based on excellence in public service, sustainability, and collaboration.
Training and languages
• Higher university degree in Business Administration and Management, Law, Economics, Political Science, Engineering, Psychology, Social Work, or similar areas.
• Postgraduate training in Public Management, Social Services Management, Business Management (MBA), or Strategic Leadership in the public sector will be valued.
• Basque: high level. EGA, C1, or equivalent qualification is required.
• English: medium level, equivalent to B2 level.
Lan-esperientzia
• At least 8 years of verifiable work experience in infrastructure management and administration, prioritizing socio-sanitary ones.
• Experience in launching or transforming organizations, designing organizational structures, and managing teams.
• Experience in public-private collaboration initiatives and inter-institutional projects.
Key competencies
• Strategic and operational leadership.
• Action oriented towards results and social impact.
• Ability to negotiate and manage institutional relations.
• Ability for economic, financial, and budgetary management.
• Ability for planning, prioritization, and resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multidisciplinary teams.
Last day to register
Registration deadline: November 8, 2026
How will the selection process be carried out?
1. Reviewing candidates and contacting them by telephone
BATEA will call by telephone those candidates who are expected to meet the requirements demanded for the position, to verify the information provided and ensure they meet the job requirements.
That call will be made within a maximum period of 10 days after the end of the registration period.
2. Interviewing with BATE
Following the first telephone contact, candidates who prove they meet the requirements will be given an appointment for an interview with BATEA.
The objective of the interview will be to assess the candidates' suitability for the characteristics and responsibilities of the position.
3. Presentation of final candidates to GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A.
Candidates showing the greatest suitability for the position will be presented to GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A. as finalists, so they may assess their suitability.
Hiring process
1. Review of applications and telephone contact
BATEA will contact by telephone those candidates who, in principle, meet the requirements demanded for the position, in order to cross-check the information provided and verify their suitability for the established requirements.
This contact will be made within a maximum period of 10 days from the end of the registration period.
2. Interview with BATEA
After the first telephone contact, candidates who prove compliance with the requirements will be summoned to an interview with BATEA.
The objective of this interview will be to assess their suitability for the characteristics, functions, and responsibilities of the position.
3. Presentation of finalist candidates to GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A.
Candidates who have demonstrated a greater degree of suitability for the position will be presented as finalists to GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A., so that the competent bodies of the company can carry out the final assessment of their suitability.
About Batea Consultores
Batea Consultores is a recruitment and executive search consultancy based in San Sebastián, Spain, specializing in connecting companies with top-tier talent across various industries, including engineering, technology, finance, and healthcare. The firm operates as a strategic partner for businesses seeking to fill key roles, from technical positions to C-suite executives, with a strong focus on the Basque Country region and beyond.
- Industry
- Consulting
- Headquarters
- San Sebastián, Spain
- In Spain
- San Sebastián
Good to know if you are moving
- Batea Consultores is a recruitment agency, so the roles listed are for their client companies, not for Batea itself.
- The company is based in San Sebastián, a city known for its high quality of life and strong tech and industrial sectors.
- Many of the open roles are in the Basque Country, which has a unique culture and language (Basque) alongside Spanish.
- The agency handles a wide range of positions, from engineering and IT to finance and management, offering diverse opportunities.
- International professionals may find roles that require Spanish language skills, but some technical positions might be open to English speakers.
In their own words
About the company & team
MANAGER - GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A.
GIPUZKOA ZAINDUZ S.A. is a company oriented towards promoting, developing, and consolidating infrastructure in those strategic sectors established by the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council, prioritizing the interventions necessary to meet the demand in the field of social protection. Its mission is to contribute to the transformation of the care system through public-private collaboration, the development of new infrastructure, and the improvement of services offered to citizens.
The process to select a Manager has been launched. The selected person will be the company's chief executive officer, and will lead the process of establishing, structuring, and launching the company's activities.
The selected person will report directly to the Board of Directors, and will maintain a functional relationship with the Department of Care, the Office of the General Deputy and the linked general directorates (Budgets, Treasury, Public Service, Social Innovation, among others).
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