Head of Inventory and Documentation Cantonal Monument Preservation 80 - 100%

looking ahead | shaping | preserving

Building Department Canton of Zurich

80 - 100%

May 1, 2026 or by arrangement

Head of Inventory and Documentation Cantonal Monument Preservation

Are you interested in the history of the Canton of Zurich? The Department of Archaeology and Monument Preservation at the Office for Spatial Development protects and documents cultural assets from all eras and is committed to ensuring that the Canton of Zurich can preserve its archaeological and architectural heritage and pass it on to future generations.

Your tasks

• Management of the Inventory and Documentation division with around 15 employees as well as responsibility for smooth operational processes
• Active participation in the management team and co-responsibility for the strategic development of the department
• Comprehensive project management – from initiation through planning and implementation to successful completion
• Further development and optimization of administrative processes as well as introduction of efficient new procedures
• Professional support in overarching topics, especially in the development of databases and coordination with municipal and federal partners

Your profile

• Completed university degree (at least M.A.) in history, architecture, art history or digital humanities, ideally supplemented by a postgraduate diploma in monument preservation or a comparable qualification
• Exceptionally high professional and digital competence as well as extensive leadership experience in complex work environments
• Several years of experience in cultural-historical fields and proven strengths in team development and leadership
• Resilient, socially competent personality with confident, convincing demeanor
• Sound knowledge of legal instruments, secure conduct of interest assessments and balancing, as well as responsible handling of political, social, personnel and financial framework conditions

Your contact

Beat Eberschweiler

Head of Department Archaeology and Monument Preservation

+41 43 259 69 05

Head of Department Archaeology and Monument Preservation

+41 43 259 69 05

Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the quality of location of the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, the ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.

Do you want to leave traces? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from Stettbach train station.

Do you want to leave traces? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from Stettbach train station.

We offer…

Lunch check

Scope for design

Responsible activity

Mobile work / home office

Interaction at eye level

Your application process

Pre-selection

Delayed video interview

First interview

Second interview with business case and company tour

Final decision