Living and working in Spain, particularly searching for jobs in Marbella has been a subject of concern for many, especially foreigners intending to move here, because of the high rate of unemployment. Through this write up, we will just give you an overview about the kind of jobs you can get in Marbella.

The Costa del Sol resort town Marbella, known for hotels, villas and large scale real-estate development, banks on its tourism industry and most jobs available here are in some way or other related to the tourism and the large base of expat population. Foreigners living in Costa del Sol region have opened up an array of jobs in Marbella.

Looking at the gloomy prospect of jobs in Marbella and other areas of Andalucia, many people prefer self-employment by starting any business. However, if you are looking for a well-paid job, mastering Spanish language will definitely increase your chances of securing a job. Spanish companies who directly deal with customers prefer executives who have good command over the local languages.

Talking about the tourism and hospitality industry, even knowing a few more languages helps you in getting a particular type of job with a good chance of finding work in estate agencies and travel companies. In that case, it is advisable to learn Spanish to broaden your job prospects.

English Teacher Jobs in Marbella

If you don’t have any technical expertise, another job you might come across in those advertisements of various local recruitment agencies is of English teachers. In the last decade or so, there has been a great interest among Spaniards to communicate with this globally accepted spoken language.

Those want a teaching job; need to have TEFL certification (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Moreover, there are many language schools in Andalucía region and to know more about teaching jobs in Marbella and surrounding areas; you need to check out the listing of language schools in Marbella. Besides, you may also work as private tutors in households.

Seasonal Jobs in Marbella

Well, it is mainly the summer months when you will get plenty of options of jobs in Marbella. Being the top most holiday destination in Costa del Sol, there are huge number of hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs where one can get a work of his/her choice. However, Spanish fluency is essential to get higher paid jobs.

Nevertheless, tour guides, hotel managers, reception, bar staff, sports instructors, among other hospitality and catering jobs are temporary occupation; hence, one should always be prepared to search for a new one at the end of high tourist season.

Real Estate Jobs in Marbella

With the kind of boom in construction and real estate sector, entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to invest more and more eying the lucrative business opportunity. Primary jobs in this sector are: sales advisors, investment recruiter, field sales executives, overseas property advisors or property consultants. If you are dynamic with good communication skills, you should not have any trouble finding a suitable job in this field.

Finding jobs in Marbella becomes more distant in case you have neither any technical skills nor fluency in Spanish language. Looking at various job forms on Marbella and our own job notice board, it has been observed that there are a wide range of jobs available in Marbella, Gibraltar and areas along the Costa del Sol.

Starting from customer service executive, sales consultants, property manager, business analyst, and IT systems specialists, graphic designer to courier representative, Marbella always have a variety of jobs on offer, but competition is very stiff considering the number of applicants.

Check all the latest jobs in Marbella posted in our Costa del Sol Jobs Noticeboard

‘Living and working’ in Spain invites many legal, financial and personal matters to the notice of concerned law, and in that case a professional legal adviser can better guide you for an amicable solution. Taking help of a Spanish lawyer is must in dealing with cases related to property, immigration, tax returns and various other personal legal needs. In Marbella, the popular resort town of Costa del Sol, there are a good number of professionals and companies available for your assistance.

From obtaining your Spanish national identification number, buying property, doing business, and fulfilling tax to a whole gamut of financial obligations, a Spanish lawyer or Abogado can better channel the required things. You can easily hire a licensed English-speaking Spanish lawyer for some of the following matters.

Real Estate: Whether you plan to buy a new Spanish property or wish to sell an apartment in Marbella, a solicitor is a must who can direct you about the entire procedure. Dealing with a large sum of money and complicated legal formalities can really be confusing to many and hence an independent Spanish lawyer can better protect your interest.

If you are buying a property, a lawyer will assist you checking the details of the property, land registry issues, and taxes to be paid in terms of VAT, Transfer Tax, etc. In case of selling a property, a lawyer helps you fulfil tax obligations like Plusvalia and before setting for a deal. A solicitor acting on your behalf makes all documentation right and presents it in front of the Public Notari.

You can seek professional advice for your investment in Marbella property market and dealing tenancy issues while renting your apartment of villa. Besides, many Marbella based Spanish lawyers also offers help in mortgage negotiation, making it easier in obtaining good interest rate according to your personal needs and property valuation.

Legal: From preparing NIE number, obtaining immigration and work permits, to making Spanish Wills and disposing usual court or business matters, in all cases you need legal assistance. Professional legal advisors in Marbella and surrounding areas give you all details in order to facilitate the process.

For instance you want to make a declaration or future disposal of your property; here a lawyer assists you in documenting your wishes for your property inheritance which will be governed as per your wishes and the rules of the land. Similarly, if you want to set up a business in Marbella, a solicitor introduces you with the Spanish rules and regulation. The legal advisor also guides you in developing the business structure, taking into consideration the law and taxation details.

This apart, there are legal services for car accidents, insurance claims, consumer disputes, property disputes, legal proceedings in a court, etc. If you are non-resident and don’t understand Spanish language, an English-speaking solicitors will support you in protecting your rights.

There are a whole lot of personal needs such as marriage, divorce, in-migration, property disputes, travel hindrance, Spanish social security claim, etc. those need a lawyer’s assistance. In case you are on a trail for traffic rule violation or any other, you have the only option in asking the lawyer for better guidance in submitting your defence in court.

Tax: Solicitors in Marbella also help you in calculating your tax return and advise you to pay taxes on time to avoid late payments and fines. As nobody wants to deal with tax affairs and its intricacies, an abogado in Spain design and sets your tax return structure, keeping in mind your finance and tax liabilities.

Whether it is for your individual income tax, corporate income tax or tax payment during sale of a property as Capital Gain Tax (applicable for non-residents), among others, also need legal assistance to be dealt with promptly.

Marbella being one of the sought after tourist destinations and second home to many foreigners, there are many private law firms established in the coastal zone and the city centre to extend service to the ever growing expat community and the locals alike. Fees of abogados depend on particular cases and the time involved; however, you can always find someone on hourly bills or on flat fees.

Speaking at a press meet, the municipal delegate of Tourism, Jose Luis Hernandez, on Tuesday highlighted the increase in number of tourists to Marbella, which signals a recovery of both tourism and real estate market.

The government data shows a 16 percent increase in tourist numbers recorded in the first quarter of this year (March 2010) compared to the same period of last year.

The City Council stressed the growth in tourism in Marbella while comparing the data with the whole of Costa del Sol, where the number of passengers has fallen by 8 percent. The data further shows an increase of 11 percent of overnight stays in front of the 3 percent drop registered in the entire Costa del Sol region.

Among other facts that should be taken into account, it has been observed that during the said period total employment was around 31 percent, 3.5 percent more compared to last year, and there is a northward movement in domestic tourism by 31 percent from 11,536 visitors in 2009 to 15,194 in 2010.

To the tune of domestic holidaymakers, foreign tourists also recorded a good number with as many as 81,000 overnight stays compared to 33,000 Spanish visitors.

Expressing satisfaction with the growth rate, the municipal delegate also emphasized on the possibility of growth in the housing sector. ‘The stats are optimistic in this season and in addition to good data recorded in the Holy Week, with an occupancy rate of 81 and a rise in the net sale and purchase of housing, it’s a positive sign for the real estate market,’ Jose added.

The statistics has also updated to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (National Statistics Institute -INE) to track the growth as the city will continue working hard to consolidate this trend in the remainder of the season.

Marbella Mayoress Angeles Munoz and the Delegate for Culture and Education last weekend (April 24) attended the inauguration of a new English school opened in Marbella by the British Schools Group.

The British School of Marbella is located on the street Jacinto Benavente (formerly Club Financiero), which was once administrative centre of Mayor Jesus Gil’s administration.

Costa del Sol region of the southern Spain is the preferred most destination among foreigners for relocation, and hence there are a number of international schools opened for the expatriate community in Marbella. British Schools Group has always been successful in offering high quality British-style primary education to students aged 5-11 in other parts of Spain.

International schools are best option for parents who are looking to impart bilingual education to their children. Marbella already has six international private schools and the new British School promises the same education standard and also plans to enrol up to 100 students of 2-6 years in the initial stage.

The School also eyes to bring curriculum for children of age 7-11 by 2010 and even students up to 18 years of age as soon as it expands its present infrastructure. Apart from the English National Curriculum, international schools also put emphasis on extracurricular and Spanish language programmes to ensure that all aspects of a child’s development are covered.

The British School administration in Marbella says: “Our students are exposed to a broad  and  challenging  curriculum drawing  from  the  best  of  British educational  traditions  to  instil  self discipline, independence of mind, high standards of behaviour and enjoyment of  their  time  at  the  school.

The British School of Marbella is located in the centre of town with easy access from surrounding areas. For more information, you may follow the address given bellow.

Address:
Calle Jacinto Benavente S/N
29601 Marbella
Spain
Tel: (+34) 952-779-264
Email: info@bsm.org.es
www.bsm.org.es

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