About VIVLA
VIVLA is the leading European player in second home co-ownership. We’ve created an alternative model to own, buy and enjoy second homes, becoming the leading co-ownership player in Europe with properties across places like Formentera, Sotogrande, Baqueira, Menorca, Ibiza or Roche.
We’re a team of veteran founders (6 startups launched, 3 sold) determined to make Vivla the professional adventure of our lives. We have raised a $30M financing round with some of the top investors in Europe and USA, including Pau Gasol (who is also our global brand ambassador) 🙂
An A-star team with a +80 NPS culture. You will be working in one of the fastest growing Proptech companies in the region, and a great place to be challenged and become your best professional self.
About the role
VIVLA is transforming the fractional ownership of premium second homes across Europe. Our mission is to provide access to exclusive properties through a flexible and efficient model. To achieve this, we are looking for a Head of Home Operations to lead the acquisition, management, and maintenance strategy of our assets, ensuring scalability and operational excellence.
What you’ll do
Acquisition & Expansion Strategy
- Define and execute a property acquisition strategy aligned with VIVLA’s growth objectives.
- Assess whether the best approach is to build critical mass in key locations or expand into new markets.
- Develop a framework to evaluate the operational cost of each property before acquisition.
- Negotiate optimal terms with developers, property owners, and real estate agencies.
Asset Management & Operations
- Develop and standardize renovation and interior design processes to optimize costs and delivery timelines.
- Establish a scalable maintenance model that ensures quality and cost control.
- Define design and furnishing strategies that maximize asset durability while minimizing maintenance and replacement costs.
- Optimize the property handover process to ensure clients receive a high-quality product in the shortest time possible.
Property Management & Scalability Strategy
- Determine whether VIVLA’s future in property management lies in building local teams or partnering with external service providers.
- Define operational and maintenance standards to ensure a premium ownership experience.
- Implement performance metrics to enhance the operational efficiency of our assets.
What you’ll need
- 8-10 years of experience in asset management, real estate operations, hospitality, or build-to-rent.
- Deep knowledge of acquisition, management, and maintenance of premium real estate assets.
- Experience in negotiating with suppliers, real estate partners, and investment funds.
- Analytical and strategic mindset, with a focus on cost optimization and scalability.
- Ability to structure efficient operational processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Operational excellence and a strong commitment to product quality.
Nice to Have
- Experience in hospitality, coliving, serviced apartments, or real estate funds.
- Background in leading operations teams within startups or high-growth companies.
- Knowledge of technology applied to real estate management (CRMs, ERPs, property management platforms).
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package. We also offer unique benefits, such as:
- Flexibility to work from home, a nice city-center office, or with flip-flops from the beach if that’s what you like.
- One remote work week every quarter and two annual VIVLA la VIDA offsite company parties.
- Free lunch at the office, including a team family lunch on Thursdays and weekly beer-filled All Hands.
- Working with excellent professionals is the best motivation. Here you’ll find a friendly bunch of entrepreneurs aiming to change the way people live.
- A carefully crafted and purpose-driven company culture with clear operating principles that you can help develop and enjoy, maximizing your performance.
- A leadership team that truly cares about a rich and balanced lifestyle for all employees, and a work environment that guarantees emotional safety and mental stability of all employees.
How is the team and our culture?
- We are a small, compact and very senior team. Our executive team has been behind the growth and internationalization of several companies. Right now, there are 30 of us on the team.
- At Vivla you will have the rare chance to work in a vibrant and energizing start-up culture with flat hierarchies and clear core values. We have no space for arrogance, empty corporate bureaucracy, lack of empathy or mistreatment.
- We treat people as we would treat our family, for real, and we also believe that people should have fun, flexibility and good perks, but knowing that hard work is very important to build something great (mental health friendly :-)
- We have a large kitchen in the office and every Thursday a couple cooks for the rest.
