Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 21 July 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, by which the provision of a job position by free appointment is called in the Institute of Tourism of Spain, O.A. |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | 27 July 2026 |
| Entry into force | 1 September 2026 |
| Calling body | Under-Secretariat of Industry and Tourism — Turespaña (Institute of Tourism of Spain) |
| Position called | Deputy Director General of Economic-Administrative Management and Information Technologies |
| Level | 30 |
| Specific allowance | €30,436 |
| Provision system | Free appointment |
| Application deadline | 10 calendar days from publication in the BOE (from 27/07/2026) |
| Duration of appointment | Maximum 5 years, renewable |
| Category | Public Sector |
Turespaña calls, by free appointment, the Deputy Director General position of Economic-Administrative Management and Information Technologies. The call, published on 27 July 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-16282), establishes an application submission deadline of only 10 calendar days, which requires interested candidates to act immediately.
The position takes effect from 1 September 2026 and the appointment will have a maximum duration of 5 years, renewable.
What does this regulation establish?
The Under-Secretariat of Industry and Tourism calls, by the free appointment system, the position of Deputy Director General of Economic-Administrative Management and Information Technologies at the Institute of Tourism of Spain (Turespaña), an autonomous body attached to the Ministry of Industry and Tourism.
The selection process combines three phases:
- Curriculum evaluation of the candidate's merits and experience.
- Managerial competencies questionnaire specifically designed for the position.
- Personal interview before the Under-Secretary, advised by designated experts.
The access requirements for the position are as follows:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body/subgroup | Career civil servant from subgroup A1 of the State Administration |
| Minimum seniority | 10 years of active service |
| Budget management experience | Accredited |
| Asset management experience | Accredited |
| HR experience | Accredited |
| Team management experience | Accredited |
| Submission method | Exclusively electronic |
Economic and operational impact
The position called is the highest remuneration level in the specific allowance scale of the State Administration for Deputy Director General positions. The specific allowance of €30,436 annually, added to the basic remuneration of subgroup A1 (base salary, seniority bonuses and extraordinary payments), places the total remuneration of the position in a competitive range within the public sector.
From an operational perspective, the Deputy Director General position called has responsibility over four major management areas at Turespaña:
- Budget and economic-financial management of the body.
- Asset management.
- Human Resources.
- Information Technologies.
This is a high-responsibility cross-cutting position that directly affects the internal functioning of the autonomous body. The appointment has a maximum duration of 5 renewable years, which offers stability to the selected candidate, although free appointment means that they can be dismissed discretionally before that deadline.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants from subgroup A1 of the General State Administration.
- With a minimum of 10 years of seniority in active service.
- With accredited experience in at least one or several of the following areas: budget management, asset management, human resources and team management.
- Civil servants from higher bodies (Senior Technicians of the AGE, State Attorneys, Tax Inspectors, Comptrollers, etc.) who meet the subgroup and seniority requirements.
- Current or former heads of administrative units in public bodies with economic-administrative or technological profile.
Civil servants from subgroups A2, C1, C2 or personnel with labor status cannot apply, nor can civil servants from bodies of other public administrations that do not belong to the General State Administration.
Practical example
A civil servant from subgroup A1 of the Civil Administration Management Body, with 12 years of seniority and accredited experience as Head of Service in a budget management unit of an autonomous body, meets all the requirements to apply for this call.
Their process would be as follows:
- Submits their application exclusively via electronic means before the deadline of 10 calendar days from 27 July 2026 (approximate deadline: 6 August 2026).
- Provides documentation proving their experience in budget management, asset management, HR and team management.
- Completes the managerial competencies questionnaire.
- If they pass the previous phases, they are called for a personal interview before the Under-Secretary of Industry and Tourism, advised by experts.
- If selected, they take office effective 1 September 2026 and receive a specific allowance of €30,436 annually in addition to their basic remuneration.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: confirm that you belong to subgroup A1 of the AGE and that you have 10 or more years of seniority in active service.
- Prepare experience documentation: gather certificates or proof that accredits experience in budget management, asset management, HR and team management.
- Submit the electronic application before the deadline: the deadline is 10 calendar days from 27 July 2026. Paper applications or applications submitted after the deadline are not accepted.
- Prepare for the managerial competencies questionnaire: review key competencies for Deputy Director General positions in the AGE (leadership, planning, resource management, results orientation).
- Prepare for the interview with the Under-Secretary: final selection includes a personal interview before the Under-Secretary of Industry and Tourism, advised by designated experts. It is advisable to prepare a clear speech about your management experience and knowledge of Turespaña.
- Consult the official call in the BOE: review the full text in BOE-A-2026-16282 to verify any additional formal requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Deputy Director General position at Turespaña?
The deadline is 10 calendar days from the publication of the call in the BOE, which took place on 27 July 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively via electronic means. Paper applications or applications submitted after the deadline are not accepted.
What is the remuneration for the Deputy Director General position called at Turespaña?
The position has level 30 and a specific allowance of €30,436 annually. To this amount are added the basic remuneration of subgroup A1 (base salary, seniority bonuses and extraordinary payments), which vary according to the civil servant's years of service.
What requirements must a civil servant meet to apply for this call?
They must be career civil servants from subgroup A1 of the General State Administration, with a minimum of 10 years of seniority in active service, and with accredited experience in budget management, asset management, human resources and team management.
How long does the appointment last and can it be revoked?
The appointment has a maximum duration of 5 years, renewable, effective from 1 September 2026. As it is a free appointment position, the holder can be dismissed discretionally by the competent body before that maximum deadline is reached.
What is the selection process for this free appointment position?
The selection combines three phases: curriculum evaluation, managerial competencies questionnaire and personal interview before the Under-Secretary of Industry and Tourism, advised by designated experts. There is no published minimum score: the final decision is discretional within the free appointment system.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-16282)
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-16282