Head of Social Cohesion Department

About the job

Your mission:

You will ensure the management of the social cohesion department in a multi-stakeholder environment (Administrative and Municipal Council, Secretary General, team, associative and institutional partners). Several social services are outsourced by agreement (e.g. individual social actions, professional integration, youth support). The role requires the ability to process files and argue with facts before demanding political bodies (Administrative or Municipal Council). Developments are planned for the following year. Budgetary leeway is limited, coupled with a requirement for factual justification of proposals. You will join a department in a consolidation phase, with an ongoing assessment and a direction validated by the authorities.

Main responsibilities:

Supervise the department staff;

Ensure the establishment and updating of an overview of the municipal social cohesion system (services, audiences, resources, partners) and annually formulate concrete evolution proposals, co-constructed with the delegated Administrative Councillor and the Secretary General;

Support local dynamics and the associative network, while preserving the autonomy of actors;

Identify and analyse emerging social needs, document them using objective elements (facts, volumes, costs), inform the delegated Administrative Councillor and propose appropriate responses, primarily mobilising cantonal and inter-municipal partners. Decisions and arbitrations fall under political authority (social watch function);

Ensure, within budget, legal framework and political vision:

a) efficient delivery of the services for which the department is responsible;

b) management of assigned projects, notably through the formalisation of a coherent project plan and operational presence on the ground;

Education:

University or HES degree (public management, administration, project management or human and social sciences) or confirmed professional experience in a comparable politico-social environment; proven qualifications or skills in team leadership;

Your profile:

Ability to manage numerous files simultaneously;

Pragmatic and results-oriented analytical mindset;

Stress management and excellent organisational skills.

Desired start date: as soon as possible:

The application file, consisting only of a cover letter and a CV, should be sent by email

The application deadline is set for 27 September 2026 at the latest

The specifications are available on the Satigny Municipality website.