Municipal Chancellor at 100%

Due to the vacancy of the position, the Municipality of Saint-Imier is advertising the position of

Municipal Chancellor at 100%

At the head of the Municipal Chancellery, you hold a central role within the municipality. You advise the political authorities, ensure the link with the administration, and oversee the coordination and smooth functioning of municipal services.

Main tasks:

• Lead and supervise the activities of the Chancellery;
• Advise and support the Municipal Council in strategic, legal and organisational matters as well as support the municipal authorities in the exercise of their functions;
• Prepare the Municipal Council meetings, draft the minutes and ensure follow-up of decisions and actions arising;
• Ensure coordination and collaboration between municipal services and external partners;
• Manage internal and external communication of the Municipality;
• Organise and participate in public relations and institutional representation of the Municipality.

Profile sought:

• Qualification as a municipal administration executive, federal diploma as a specialist in public administration or willingness to undertake one of these trainings;
• Higher education (university, UAS/HEG) or experience deemed equivalent to the role;
• Proven experience in leadership and management;
• Excellent communication, negotiation and collaboration skills;
• Strong interest in public management and the development of Saint-Imier;
• Native French speaker or C1 level, and good knowledge of German (B2 level) an asset;
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility, initiative and ability to unite;
• Availability and flexibility, especially for occasional representation activities in the evening and at weekends.

We offer:

• A position allowing great independence in task organisation;
• An interesting and very varied activity;
• A salary in accordance with the municipal staff pay scale.

Start date: Immediately or by agreement

Further information can be obtained from the municipal chancellery, tel. 032 942 44 24 or rh@saint-imier.ch .

Your complete application file should be sent to the Municipal Council, marked "chancellor", Rue Agassiz 4, 2610 Saint-Imier or by email to rh@saint-imier.ch by 4 September 2026.