Co-Director - CVE de la Bourdonnette (70% to 80%)

The Bourdonnette Child Life Centre is a childcare facility located in a multicultural neighbourhood, offering 71 places for children from the end of maternity leave until they start school, divided into three groups: Nursery, Toddlers, and Middles. A kindergarten with a support system for parenting and children with special needs complements the provision. The CVE is also part of a neighbourhood policy and collaboration with all local stakeholders. To co-direct this CVE, we are looking for a co-director between 70% and 80%.

At the City of Lausanne, your commitment makes a difference. You contribute daily to the well-being and dynamism of our community.

Main Mission(s)

Co-direct an early childhood institution and support systems for children aged 0 to 4 and their families, taking into account the specificities of a multicultural neighbourhood

Respect the mission and ethical framework of legal and regulatory requirements

Ensure coordination work with all neighbourhood actors (professionals, associations, etc.)

Guarantee the safety and well-being of children and collaborate with families

Lead a team of about 40 staff members, including educational personnel as well as maintenance and kitchen staff

Manage the administration and budget operation of the institution

Profile

Recognised professional qualification in the field of childhood or equivalent training

CAS in team management and project leadership or equivalent training with, ultimately, a DAS

Additional training in family policy and management is an asset

Proven professional experience in team management

Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience under pressure

Organisational, analytical and synthesis skills

Decision-making ability and leadership

Special Conditions

Clean criminal record (ordinary and special)

Workplace

Route de Chavannes 101, 1007 Lausanne

Salary Grade

12

Start Date

1st December 2026 or by agreement

Information

Ms Solange Vial, Deputy Professional to the Head of Service, +41 21 315 69 93

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 20.09.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the service directly at +41 21 315 66 90.

We pay great attention to the diversity of life paths of our employees. Our positions are open to both women and men.