A Communications Officer *** Kommunikationsbeauftragte oder Kommunikationsbeauftragter

HES-SO Valais-Wallis educates more than 2,800 students and contributes, through research, to innovation, economic and social development, as well as job creation. Located in the heart of Valais, innovative and evolving with the times, the School of Management offers professional tertiary education focused on the student experience. Thanks to its study programmes, research institutes, and close ties with the economic environment, it provides a genuine innovation ecosystem combining education and research. We contribute to the Valais of tomorrow. Join us!

To strengthen the HEG Team, and more specifically the communication team of the research institutes, the School of Management (HEG) is advertising the following position:

A Communications Officer

Your mission

• Support the Management in defining, implementing, and promoting internal and external communication, particularly for the research institutes.

• Promote applied research projects, popularise scientific communications, and ensure the coherence of the institutional image.

• Design and execute communication actions contributing to the visibility of the institutes and the implementation of internal communication actions at the School of Management.

• Independently organise internal events, manage editorial content, and coordinate the communication activities of the institutes as well as the internal communication of HEG, in collaboration with research teams, internal and external partners, Management, and the communication service of HEG/HES"‘SO Valais-Wallis.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, public relations, multimedia, or an equivalent field.

• You have a good knowledge of the research and innovation ecosystem at local, national, and international levels. Experience in supporting research is an asset.

• You have several years of professional experience in the field of communication.

• You demonstrate excellent analytical and synthesis skills and a strong attention to detail.

• You combine adaptability and organisational skills, even during periods of high demand.

• You have experience in organising scientific events (conferences, workshops).

• Skills in video content creation are an advantage.

• You are a native German or French speaker with good knowledge of the second national language and English.

Work rate 80% negotiable

Workplace Sierre

Start date immediately or to be agreed

Mr Francesco Vadala, Deputy Director at the School of Management, will provide any desired information regarding the job description upon request (francesco.vadala(a)hevs.ch).

We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates) by clicking the "Apply" button by 20 August 2026. Only applications submitted online will be considered.

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To strengthen its team, and in particular the communication team of its research institutes, the School of Management is advertising the following position:

Communications Officer

Your task

• Support the Management in defining, implementing, and promoting internal and external communication, especially in the area of research institutes

• Make applied research projects visible, prepare scientific content targeted at audiences, and ensure a coherent institutional appearance

• Develop and implement communication measures to strengthen the visibility of the institutes and to further develop the internal communication of the School of Management

• Independently organise internal events as well as editorial supervision and coordination of the communication activities of the institutes and the internal communication of the School in collaboration with research teams, internal and external partners, Management, and the communication and marketing service of the School and HES"‘SO Valais-Wallis

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing, public relations, multimedia, or a related field

• Several years of experience in a comparable role

• Good knowledge of the research and innovation ecosystem at local, national, and international levels; experience in research support is an advantage

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills as well as high attention to detail

• Adaptability and organisational talent even under high workload

• Experience in organising scientific events (conferences, workshops)

• Knowledge in video content creation is an advantage

• Native German or French speaker with good knowledge of the second cantonal language and English

Employment rate 80% (or by agreement)

Place of work Siders

Starting date immediately or by agreement

Francesco Vadala, Deputy Director of the School of Management, will gladly provide any further information (francesco.vadala(a)hevs.ch).

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas, and work certificates) online by clicking on Apply by 20 August 2026. Only online applications will be considered.