Head of the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Service

About the job

Head of the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Service

• SEPF63
• The Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Service ensures the application of federal legislation concerning debt enforcement and bankruptcy. It coordinates the activities of the debt enforcement and bankruptcy offices, manages the procedures within each of these areas, and ensures the implementation of enforcement measures provided by the legislation. Through its actions, the service guarantees uniform application of the law, contributes to the security of economic relations, and delivers efficient services to the public, businesses, and authorities.

As head of the service, you define strategic directions and lead a multidisciplinary team of 70 people.

You are responsible for managing human, financial, and organisational resources, as well as ensuring the efficient application of the Federal Act on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy (DEBA).

You support the offices in their activities, advise authorities and institutional partners, and represent the service on matters within your expertise.

In a developing field, you lead the necessary modernisation projects to develop services. In particular, you will implement the new procedure for the cancellation of remaining debts and support the service’s transformations, respecting the principles of legality, efficiency, and quality of public services.

Holding a university master’s degree or equivalent qualification, you have at least five years of experience in a managerial role and a strong interest in the field of DEBA.

With solid managerial skills, you combine strategic vision, organisational sense, and decision-making ability. As a unifying personality, you know how to bring teams together around common goals, support change, and establish a climate of trust. You are proficient in project management and your good understanding of the challenges specific to public institutions allows you to interact easily with authorities and institutional partners.

Your integrity, public service commitment, and excellent analytical skills enable you to approach complex situations pragmatically.

This position is open due to the retirement of the current holder.

• Neuchâtel
• To be agreed
• 6 September 2026
• Mr Christian Müller, Secretary General of the Department of Security, Digitalisation and Culture (DSDC), tel. 032 889 61 00 or by email: christian.muller@ne.ch
• Grade 15
• A strategic role serving the population of Neuchâtel.
• Managing varied projects, from steering to concrete implementation.
• Flexible working conditions adapted to the requirements of the position.

This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.

Applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions.

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