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Innovation Technician

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

ILUNION

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Salary: €30,000 - €35,000 a year
About €1,930 - €2,200 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

Required degree: Degree in entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. Degree in Business Administration or engineering.

Postgraduate degree: Complementary training/knowledge in innovation methodologies is valued.

IT skills: Advanced level Office.

Language skills: English (high level) is required.

The role

What you'll do

Strategic analysis of the internal and external ecosystem to identify opportunities.
Project management: creation, execution, coordination, and monitoring of open innovation and intrapreneurship projects.
Supervision and management of the budget assigned to projects.
Collaboration and negotiation with partners to drive open innovation projects.
Process, operations, and performance optimization projects.
Memorization and support for innovation projects/processes
Planning and execution of innovation projects.
Benchmarking and research of sectors, technologies, initiatives, ecosystems...
Participation in diagnostics, measurements, and analysis. Preparation of documents, reports, and presentations.
Definition and analysis of needs based on data and surveys.
Participation in forums, events, presentations,...

How you'll work

Contract type: permanent, full-time
Hybrid modality: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote work
Remuneration: 30,000 - 35,000 € (gross/annual)

Relationships

Internal with ILUNION businesses
External with the innovation ecosystem: startups, corporations, universities, administration,....

Experience

Industry sector: Corporate innovation, strategic consulting, or innovation consulting.

Previous experience in corporate innovation, innovation consulting, or strategic consulting. Experience in project management and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Years of experience: minimum 3-4 years in projects within corporations or consultancies.

Skills

Strategy, planning, and organization.
Flexibility, adaptation, and management of uncertainty.
Client and results orientation.
Creativity, proactivity, autonomy, and analytical capacity.
Teamwork and communication skills.

About ILUNION

ILUNION is a Spanish business group owned by ONCE Foundation, operating across multiple sectors including hotels, security, cleaning, laundry services, elderly care, and accessibility solutions. With over 35,000 employees, the group is one of Spain's largest employers of people with disabilities, integrating social commitment into its business model. Its hotel division, ILUNION Hotels, manages a portfolio of urban and resort properties across Spain, while other business units provide facility services, textile care, and senior living solutions.

ILUNION has a strong presence throughout Spain, with offices and operational centers in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and many other cities. The company is deeply committed to social inclusion, with a workforce where over 40% of employees have disabilities. For international professionals, ILUNION offers a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion, with roles ranging from hotel operations to healthcare and technical positions. The company provides a supportive work environment and is actively involved in creating accessible and inclusive workplaces.

Industry: Hotels
Founded: 2014
Employees: 50,000+
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 7 more

Good to know if you are moving

ILUNION is a social enterprise that employs over 40% of its workforce from people with disabilities, making it a leader in inclusive employment in Spain.
The company operates in multiple sectors including hotels, security, cleaning, laundry, and senior care, offering diverse career opportunities.
ILUNION has a strong commitment to accessibility and innovation, with a dedicated business unit for accessibility solutions.
The company is part of the ONCE Foundation, one of the most prominent social organizations in Spain, providing stability and a strong corporate culture.
ILUNION offers roles across Spain, from major cities like Madrid and Barcelona to smaller towns, providing opportunities in various regions.