Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Herisau
Head of Agricultural Advisory Services
- 25 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Herisau
Job summary
Join our team in Herisau, leading agricultural consulting and plant protection. Enjoy a collaborative environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead the Beratung and Pflanzenschutz department effectively.
- Advise farmers on key operational decisions and agrarpolitik.
- Manage innovative projects and organize course offerings.
Skills
- Completed education in Agronomie FH or ETH with practical relevance.
- Experience in agricultural consulting and broad subject knowledge.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
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About the job
Professional and personnel management of the Advisory and Plant Protection department Advising farmers and farming families on important operational decisions Support in the implementation of agricultural policy with information and advice Supervision of innovative projects Organisation of the course offerings for agriculture
Completed education in agronomy at a university of applied sciences or ETH or an equivalent qualification with proven practical relevance to agriculture Professional experience in agricultural advisory services Broad expertise and diverse interests Skills in advisory methodology, project and process management Communicative personality with high social competence
You can expect a wide range of tasks with scope for creativity, high independence and short decision-making paths, a committed and collegial team, a workplace in the centre of Herisau as well as attractive employment conditions and opportunities for further training.
