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Remote working: the jobs in Spain you’ll be able to do from home after the pandemic

The pandemic has shown millions of workers in Spain the benefits of remote working, although many employers are now asking staff to return to their workplaces. Here are some of the most in-demand jobs in Spain where remote working will be allowed once Covid restrictions end.

Published: 2 September 2021 14:13 CEST
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The remote working jobs you can carry on doing from home in Spain once Covid restrictions end. Photo: Stefan Vladimirov/Unsplash

As September begins, many companies across Spain are calling their workers back into the office and putting an end to the remote working practices that became so common during the pandemic. 

The return to the office in Spain isn’t at pre-pandemic levels yet, with Google Mobility data for late August showing that commuting flows are 42 percent lower than normal in Madrid and 34 percent lower than pre-Covid standards in Barcelona. 

A lot of employers are considering a hybrid work model of part office time and part remote working, what 80 percent of employees in Spain called for in a April 2021 survey by real estate consultancy company CBRE (three days a week working from home).

On the other hand, 83 percent of Spanish CEOs surveyed said they preferred a full five-day return to the office for their staff, which suggests that once Covid infection rates and restrictions become a thing of the past, many bosses will change their stance on the hybrid model. 

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Nonetheless, some Spanish jefes (bosses) do now recognise the long-term benefits of remote working and are actively recruiting workers to carry out their job responsibilities from home, now and in the future. 

In fact, the number of job vacancies in Spain which involve working from home has risen by more than 200 percent. 

According to a new study by the Spanish branch of international HR giants Adecco, there has been a big increase in remote job ads for administrative business assistants (up by 237 percent), accountants (up by 301 percent), telemarketers (up by 302 percent), Development Ops engineers (up by 166 percent) and a real estate agents (up by 150 percent).

Despite these big rises in Spanish job vacancies offering remote working options, they still only represent 0.3 percent of the total jobs available in Spain. 

Here are some of the most in-demand remote working jobs in Spain you can try and get if you want to continue working remotely: 

Digital marketer

Jobs in digital marketing have increased by 61 percent during the pandemic as more and more companies decide to dedicate more resources to online activities. These types of digital marketing jobs could include social media coordinator, digital marketing consultant or marketing expert. You will find many of these types of jobs being advertised on Linkedin. 

Customer service specialist

According to Adecco, a customer support job that you can do over the telephone is the position which offers the most remote working opportunities. These include positions related to customer or technical support, such as a customer service specialist, contact centre specialist, customer contact representative and a technical support advisor. Two of the largest companies that have recently been recruiting for these types of positions in Spain are Amazon and Webhelp.

Digital content creator 

During the pandemic in particular, demand for digital content has increased rapidly. In fact, according to data from Linkedin, digital content increased by 63 percent in 2020. This means that there is an increase in the need for digital content creators. This could include jobs such as copywriters, content writers, social media executives, and image and video content creators. 

Remember that there are fewer full-time digital content creator gigs going and many more short-term projects, so it’s more than likely that you’ll need to sign up to be an autónomo or freelancer to be able to invoice companies for these types of jobs. 

READ ALSO: Self-employed in Spain: What you should know about being ‘autónomo’

Web and app developer 

The rise of big tech companies has in turn seen an increase in jobs for web and app developers across all types of industries. These types of jobs are ideal for doing remotely or from home, and include positions such as back-end developer, game developer, cloud systems architect and game designer.

According to Spanish finance website El Economista, 85 percent of all hires of web and app developers in 2020 were men with an average age of 26 years, however just because you may not fit into those categories doesn’t mean you can’t get a job in this field. As long as you have the right qualifications and experience in this area, these remote jobs are available. 

Estate agent

Jobs for real estate agents have increased by 150 percent during the pandemic and are a great option for those who want to work remotely. You will of course have to travel to show your clients around the properties, but the majority of the admin and advertising work can be done from home. According to online Spanish property giants Fotocasa, 70 percent of real estate agents were able to operate remotely during the pandemic. 

Accountant

An accountant is another position that can easily be done remotely and doesn’t require you to commute to an office. According to Adecco, remote accounting jobs were up by 301 percent during the pandemic. This is another job where you may need to register as an autónomo or freelancer unless you are employed by one company rather than several clients. 

READ ALSO – Not just English teaching: The jobs you can do in Spain without speaking Spanish

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The rules and small print for a rental contract for a room in Spain

Renting a room in Spain can often be easier and cheaper than trying to rent a whole apartment or house for yourself, but there are still several things you need to look out for in your rental contract and small print clauses you need to be aware of.

Published: 17 September 2024 09:28 CEST
The rules and small print for a rental contract for a room in Spain

Sharing a flat in Spain may of course not be your first choice; in 55 percent of cases people here do so because they can’t afford their own place. 

Renting a room is now almost 10 percent more expensive than a year ago, according to recent data published by property portal Idealista, costing almost double in 2024 than it did nine years ago.

The national average for renting a room is now €488 per month.

If you’ve come here to be a student or to learn Spanish though, renting a room can be excellent choice.

Due to Spain’s housing crisis and financial constraints, renting a room is no longer only an option for young people in Spain. In fact, in 2022 Idealista found that the average of a person sharing a home in Spain was 34. 

READ ALSO: Renting a room in Spain costs 90% more than in 2015

Renting a room is increasingly popular in Spain, especially in those cities where rent is very high, such as in regional capitals. 

While your contract for renting a room may not be extensive as renting a whole property, it’s still very important that you have one to make sure that you’re protected.

A room rental agreement not only ensures that both parties are clear about their rights and responsibilities, but also avoids potential misunderstandings and conflicts.

Typically, when you are renting una habitación, your room will be your space, but you will have shared access common areas such as the kitchen, living room and bathroom. 

READ ALSO – Aval: How to get a bank guarantee to rent a property in Spain

Factors to keep in mind when renting a room in Spain:

Tenants do not have the right to continue to live in the home beyond what is stipulated in the contract, so your landlord will have greater control over the property.

It is important that the room rental contract specifies the purpose of renting the room and how long it’s for. Generally, this type of rental is regulated by the Civil Code, but it could also be subject to the Urban Lease Law (LAU), even though the existence of this type of lease is not specified.

The room should include basic furniture, and the landlord is responsible for paying the bills initially, although they may be included in the rent.

There’s no minimum legal content that room rental contracts must contain, and it is not even mandatory for it to be in writing. But it is still advisable to get one in writing in order avoid future problems.

READ ALSO: The pros and cons of signing a temporary rental contract in Spain 

According to property website Idealista, room rental contracts should contain these following elements:

  • The duration of the contract.
  • A statement saying exactly which room is being rented out.
  • The rental price, as well as the payment method with which the tenant will pay the rent and when it will be due each month.
  • The services that are included, such as the use of the kitchen and being able to connect to the internet.
  • It’s also important that there’s a clause to say how payments should be divided in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
  • It must be indicated if subletting the room is allowed or not. As stated in the Civil Code this may be possible if your contract doesn’t specifically state that you can’t.
  • If the property is rented by several people, the contract must be formalised between all tenants through a single rental contract and tenants will appear in the same contract.

READ ALSO: Is subletting legal in Spain? 

How to tell if a room rental contract is legal in Spain

For a room rental agreement to be legal, it must contain the following information:

  • Full names, DNI or NIE number, address and telephone number of both the landlord and the tenant.
  • Specify the exact address of the home, the rented room and the common areas the tenant has access to.
  • The start and end date of the contract.
  • The amount of the deposit and the return conditions. It is not mandatory to provide a deposit, but landlords can request it.
  • The monthly rent, the payment method and how to make the payment.
  • It must state who is responsible for the necessary works and repairs in the home.
  • A clause must be included stating who responsible for community expenses, water, electricity, gas, etc.
  • The text must state the conditions for termination of the contract, such as non-payment of rent or failure to comply with the rules or the landlord selling the property.
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