Head of the Library

Lausanne, Switzerland (and remote work) | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Manage the library at a strategic, operational, financial and personnel level
• Implement the collection management policy, select and weed the collections, supervise the processing of collections, particularly cataloguing
• Oversee user services
• Coordinate work with other groups and internal services
• Represent the library to SLSP and external organisations (ABJS, Bibliosuisse, etc.)
• Manage and/or participate in projects (IT development, relocation, decentralisation, etc.)

What makes you unique

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information science or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a scientific or specialised library
• Very good knowledge of the SLSP environment and library standards
• Very good knowledge of German and French, good knowledge of English
• Experience in team management and project management, interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Organisational skills, rigour and autonomy, analytical and synthesis abilities

In a few words

Represent and manage the Federal Supreme Court's scientific library, whose mission is to provide judges, clerks and legal professionals with the legal literature necessary to carry out their tasks.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

The Federal Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. It guarantees the uniform application of federal law and protects the constitutional rights of citizens. Through your commitment, you make a decisive contribution to this mission of great societal importance. You will find a stimulating and diverse environment with interesting and attractive working conditions.

Additional information

Start date: 1 December 2026 (or by agreement) Application deadline: 31 October 2026 This position is assigned to salary class 25. A criminal record extract as well as an extract from the debt enforcement register will be requested at the end of the recruitment process.