General Administrator (100%)

A strategic role at the heart of the development of Gruyère

Manage a public institution with a budget of over CHF 25 million. Lead the implementation of the future 4th Orientation Cycle of Gruyère. Support the development of major infrastructure for an entire region.

If these challenges motivate you, this role offers the opportunity to have a lasting influence on the future of the Gruyère school.

Today, we are looking for a person capable of realising the ambitions of the Association of the Communes of Gruyère, supporting the authorities in their strategic decisions, managing structuring projects, and ensuring efficient resource management in service of an essential institution for the whole region. The Association is seeking its future

Your mission

As the true right hand of the Association's authorities, you ensure the administrative, financial and operational management of an institution essential to regional life. You will be keen to work in an environment where the decisions you make have a concrete impact on a region, its communes and more than 2,000 pupils.

What you will accomplish

• Ensure the overall management of the Association's administration;
• Support the authorities in their strategic decisions;
• Manage finances, human resources and infrastructure;
• Lead major institutional projects, notably the future 4th Orientation Cycle;
• Supervise regional school, sports and cultural facilities, including the CO2 Hall;
• Prepare strategic files for the School Committee, the Office and the Assembly of Delegates;
• Develop strong partnerships with communes and cantonal authorities;
• Actively contribute to the evolution and development of the Association.

You are probably the person we are looking for if…

• You are a trustworthy person;
• You appreciate environments where decisions are made through dialogue;
• You know how to combine strategic vision, management rigour and closeness with teams;
• You enjoy turning ambitious projects into concrete achievements.

To succeed in this role

You are a leader, recognised for your ability to unite, decide and drive change. You bring in particular:

• a higher education in management, administration, finance, change management or an equivalent field;
• proven experience in a leadership role with strategic responsibilities;
• strong skills in financial management and organisational control;
• experience in managing complex projects, construction and infrastructure development;
• excellent communication, negotiation and representation skills;
• excellent command of French and strong writing skills;
• experience within a public or semi-public organisation is an asset.

Why join us

Every day, we place public service at the heart of all our actions. Close to the communes and attentive to their needs, we cultivate a collaboration based on trust, exemplary conduct and respect. Aware of our responsibility towards future generations, we are committed to building an innovative, sustainable and meaningful public service.

What we offer you

Joining our Association means having the opportunity to:

• hold a leadership position with significant autonomy;
• contribute directly to the development of an essential institution for the region;
• lead projects that will leave a lasting mark on the future of Gruyère’s school infrastructure;
• work in an environment where human relations, trust and collaboration are central;
• benefit from attractive employment conditions.

Join a project that goes beyond your role

Some responsibilities last only a few years. Others contribute sustainably to the future of a region.

If you wish to put your experience at the service of a major public institution, combining strategic vision, budget mastery and management of large-scale projects, we look forward to receiving your application by email, to be sent to our mandated partner, Baechler Fidu-RH, at the address “Click to send an email”

Further information: Yves Bosson, General Administrator 026 919 27 04

Application file: max. 3 pdf files

(your motivations and CV - work certificates – diplomas and training)

Application deadline: 18 September 2026
Start date: 30.04.2027 (or by agreement)