Assistant to the Chairman of the Board

12 September 2026
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Windisch

Job summary

For over 100 years, Knecht Group has moved people in Switzerland. Join a family-owned company with a rich tradition and diverse opportunities.

Tasks

Support the Chairman with administrative and organizational tasks.
Manage the agenda, coordinate meetings, and organize travel.
Act as a liaison for authorities and prepare meeting materials.

Skills

Several years of experience in a similar role, ideally in management settings.
Fluent in German with good English skills; organizational talent is key.
Proficient in digital tools; open to learning new applications.

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About the job

For over 100 years, we have been moving people. The Knecht Group is one of the leading Swiss corporate groups in the fields of passenger transport (Eurobus), travel (knecht reisen), freight transport (Welti-Furrer), healthcare (knechtcare) and commercial vehicles (Thomann). With around 3,000 employees and 35 subsidiaries, the group operates throughout Switzerland – family-owned and with a long entrepreneurial tradition.

For the Chairman of the Board and owner, Dr Thomas Knecht, we are looking for an experienced, discreet individual from the beginning of 2027 or earlier: classic in demeanour and diligence, confident in handling digital tools. Someone who thinks ahead, anticipates and becomes a constant presence in the group management environment.

Your main tasks

You will relieve the Chairman of the Board administratively and organisationally and ensure smooth operations in the secretariat
You will manage the agenda, coordinate appointments and organise travel
You will keep track of deadlines and pending matters and ensure their follow-up
You will be the contact person for authorities, managing directors and board members
You will draft correspondence in German and partly in English
You will contribute to selected projects within the Knecht Group
You will prepare documents for board meetings and handle dossiers with absolute discretion

Your profile

Several years of experience in a comparable position, ideally in the environment of an executive management or a board of directors
Completed further training as an executive assistant or equivalent qualification is an advantage
German as mother tongue, good English skills (level B2)
Discreet, reliable and straightforward personality with strong organisational talent
Confident with digital tools: Apple environment, calendar and document management in the cloud, video conferences, digital filing and signature processes; openness to new applications

We offer you

A versatile position of trust with direct insight into the management of a traditional corporate group
An environment with short decision-making paths and personal collaboration
Discounts and reductions on offers from the Knecht Group
Attractive employment conditions
A long-term position in a family business, with a long-term perspective

Contact

Rita Steger
Chief HR Officer Knecht Group
Knecht Management
Telephone:+41 56 461 66 54