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87,000+ live jobsGeneral Director of the Roman Heritage Consortium of Tarraco
On-site in Tarragona·Added 3 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)
Overview
- Salary
- €57,784 a year
About €3,340 a month after tax, or €3,350 under the Beckham regime.
- Work mode
- On-site, Tarragona
- Contract
- Permanent contract
- Spanish
- Fluent
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
Per the ad: “nacionalidad española”
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Contract duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for an additional 5 years.
- Salary.
- Base salary: €57,784.38
- Position allowance: €21,012.50
- Variable allowance: €5,253.13
- Opportunity to lead a key institution in Tarragona's cultural sector.
- Possibility to contribute to the preservation and dissemination of Roman heritage.
- Participation in projects of high cultural and historical impact.
- Additional bonus based on performance.
The role
The General Director of the Roman Heritage Consortium of Tarragona will be responsible for leading the strategic, administrative, and operational management of the consortium, ensuring the conservation and promotion of Tarragona's Roman heritage. This position requires strong leadership skills and experience in cultural project management.
What you'll do
The General Directorate is the highest executive management body of the Consortium. Its mission is to direct and manage the entity, ensuring its day-to-day operations, the execution of agreements made by governing bodies, and the coordination of services and projects.
It also assumes responsibility for staff management, contract signing, legal representation of the Consortium, and preparation of documentation for the General Council and the Executive Committee, keeping them permanently informed about the entity's activities and relevant matters. Its main functions are: In accordance with Article 22 of the Consortium's Statutes, the following functions correspond to the General Directorate:1. Direction and management
- To administer and manage the day-to-day operations of the Consortium, in accordance with the Statutes and the functions delegated or assigned by the governing bodies and their respective presidencies.
- To direct the services, works, and facilities of the Consortium under the authority and supervision of the Executive Committee.
- To execute the agreements adopted by the governing bodies of the Consortium.
2. Contracting and legal representation
- To enter into all types of assignments, contracts, and legal transactions within the scope of its powers and those delegated by the governing bodies or their presidencies.
- To appear and act before judicial and administrative bodies, as well as before any public administration or entity.
- In urgent situations, to exercise judicial and administrative actions and carry out any legal proceedings necessary to defend the rights and interests of the Consortium, subject to subsequent ratification by the Executive Committee.
3. Personnel management
Powers regarding staff
- To appoint, dismiss, and impose sanctions on staff.
- To propose the dismissal or imposition of sanctions on civil servant staff assigned by the member administrations in cases of very serious misconduct.
- To approve the calls and selection processes for staff recruitment and appointment.
- To exercise all other powers related to the direction and management of staff.
4. Support to governing bodies
- To prepare the documentation and proposals to be submitted for deliberation and approval by the General Council and the Executive Committee.
- To keep the governing bodies diligently informed of its activities and of any matters relevant to the management of the Consortium.
5. Economic management
- To recognize financial obligations.
- To approve the settlement of fees and public charges.
Summary
- Creation of the Cultural Heritage Consortium of Tarraco.
- General Directorate of the Creation of the Cultural Heritage Consortium of Tarraco.
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
1. Nationality
Individuals of any nationality who meet the established requirements may participate, including foreigners not belonging to the European Union.
However, prior to signing the contract, it will be necessary to prove Spanish nationality or hold the legal authorization required to access this senior management employment relationship under current regulations.
Failure to provide such proof will prevent the formalization of the contract.
2. Qualifications
Must hold a higher university degree:
- Doctorate.
- University degree (Licenciatura).
- University degree (Grado) qualifying for access to subgroup A1 of the Public Administration.
Degrees obtained abroad must be officially recognized or hold the corresponding official validation.
3. Experience
The following is required:
- A minimum of 4 years in senior management positions in public organizations, or
- A minimum of 6 years in senior management positions in private organizations.
In both cases, the experience must have been gained in the field of culture or heritage management.
4. Functional capacity
Must possess the functional capacity necessary to perform the duties of the position.
5. Authorization to exercise public functions
- Must not have been disqualified from holding public office.
- Must not have been dismissed from service by any public administration through disciplinary proceedings.
6. Language proficiency
- Must prove sufficient knowledge of one of the two official languages of Catalonia, at a C1 level or equivalent.
- Must commit to acquiring proficiency in the other official language within one year, with this commitment incorporated into the contract.
7. Residency in TarragonaExclusion criteria
Public employees who find themselves in any of the following situations may not participate:
- Suspension from duties while the sanction remains in effect.
- Forced transfer or removal from a management position as a result of disciplinary proceedings, while the effects of the sanction last.
Candidates must submit a sworn declaration confirming that they do not find themselves in any of these situations
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In their own words
About the company & team
The Catalan Agency for Cultural Heritage of Catalonia develops the new Cultural Heritage Consortium of Tarraco.




