Deputy General Manager

About the job

The Colibri Association's mission is to provide quality support and supervision for children aged from 3 months up to the 4th year of Primary Harmos.

Our educational approach is based on Christian values such as respect, sharing, listening, and acceptance of others, among others. It aims to promote the emotional, psychomotor, and cognitive development of the child, within a safe environment and respecting each individual's specificities.

As part of our development and to complete our teams, Colibri is looking for a:

Deputy General Manager 80%

A true trusted partner of the general management, the deputy manager actively participates in institutional coordination, administrative and financial monitoring, as well as the implementation of cross-cutting projects.

They contribute to the development of a structured, fluid, and coherent organisation, in close connection with the general management and educational management, support services, institutional partners, and various networks.

As Deputy General Manager, you will assume the following responsibilities:

Institutional and Organisational Coordination

• Support the general management in the operational steering of the institution

• Ensure the monitoring and coordination of various institutional projects

• Participate in the continuous improvement of organisational processes

• Ensure the consistency of administrative and organisational practices

Administrative and Financial Management

• Collaborate with the committee and general management on budget monitoring and expense control

• Ensure the follow-up of invoices and payments in collaboration with general management

• Coordinate certain administrative procedures related to institutional obligations

• Participate in the development and structuring of administrative and digital tools

External Coordination and Compliance

• Collaborate with institutional and municipal partners

• Act as deputy for the general management and collaborate with external partners

• Ensure the monitoring of aspects related to premises compliance and regulatory requirements

Cross-functional Support to Teams

• Collaborate with educational management regarding staff organisation and replacements

• Support smooth communication between the institution's different departments

• Participate in an institutional dynamic promoting collaboration and responsibility

You must hold an EDE diploma classification 1 HES and a CAS in team management.

You have a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a coordination or deputy management role in the field of early childhood.

You have a good knowledge of the legal framework and challenges of early childhood in the Canton of Vaud.

You demonstrate benevolent leadership, great autonomy, and organisation.

You possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively.

You master IT tools and have confirmed writing skills.

What we offer you

Joining our institution means integrating a humane, stimulating, and constantly evolving professional environment. We offer you:

• varied tasks and real autonomy within a welcoming and dynamic structure;
• direct collaboration with General Management and educational management;
• a role allowing a concrete impact on the organisation and its development;
• a framework fostering trust, initiative, and teamwork;
• the opportunity to actively participate in institutional projects and the evolution of practices;
• working conditions adapted to the level of responsibility of the position.

Application Information

Application deadline: 15 November 2026

Start date: to be agreed

Work rate: 80%

If you share our values and wish to contribute to the development of Colibri, please send us your application file (cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates)

We will only respond to applications matching the sought profile.

We thank you for your interest in our institution and look forward to receiving your application.