Head of Population Services 80 – 100 %

As a connecting hub between politics, administration, and the public, you always keep an overview: You describe yourself as a strong leader, communicative, and well-organized personality who skillfully coordinates complex concerns and shapes them with foresight. In this key role, you actively contribute to the further development of a newly created department.

We look forward to tackling this exciting task together with you and are looking for a candidate for the newly created position starting July 1, 2026,

What are your tasks:

• Organizational, personnel, and professional management of the Population Services department with direct leadership of the Presidential & Culture division as well as the Civil Registry Office and Resident Control divisions, each with a division head
• Ensuring – and actively participating in – smooth coordination of daily business as well as compliance with quality and deadlines
• Preparation and coordination of applications, reports, and presentations for municipal council meetings and community assemblies
• Assistance in supervising apprentices in the Presidential & Culture division
• Further development of internal processes, optimization of workflows, and setting impulses for modern, service-oriented administrative work
• Further development and establishment of cultural tasks and concerns within the community
• Close collaboration with the municipal clerk to ensure the implementation of strategic goals

What you bring with you:

• A completed education at FH/HF level
• Several years of experience in an interface or leadership role, preferably within public administration
• Strong assertiveness as well as pronounced organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• A confident, convincing appearance and the ability to navigate confidently between politics, administration, and the public
• An appreciative, clear, and motivating leadership style – you lead people at eye level
• A structured, independent, and solution-oriented working method, even in demanding situations
• Enjoyment in taking responsibility and actively further developing your area, especially since this role was newly created

What we offer you:

• A responsible key position with great scope for design
• A diverse working environment where politics, administration, and culture come together
• Open communication culture and a work environment that values initiative
• A motivated team as well as modern employment conditions
• Workplace in close proximity to the train station and the lake
• Generous continuing education opportunities

Would you like to learn more about this position? Felix Oberhänsli, municipal clerk (044 921 66 23), is happy to answer your questions. We gladly accept your application via the "Apply online now" link. We look forward to getting to know you.