Director of the Applied Arts Division at CPNE - School of Applied Arts

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Director of the Applied Arts Division at CPNE - School of Applied Arts

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• CPNE is the reference body for professional training offers in the canton of Neuchâtel. We provide training and support at various levels of professional education (initial training, higher education and continuing education).

As head of the Applied Arts division (CPNE-AA) - School of Applied Arts, you play a role in the quality of the training pathways offered to future professionals.

As director, you ensure the smooth running of CPNE-AA training programmes on operational, pedagogical, administrative, financial and regulatory levels. In this capacity, you establish the overall teaching schedule, plan and monitor the execution of operations related to the smooth running of school terms, semester ends and examinations. You make admission decisions, disciplinary sanctions and evaluate the quality of services while ensuring staff training.

You deploy training systems compliant with federal and cantonal regulations and aligned with the evolution of technologies and processes applied in the Arts professions. Depending on needs, you create new collaborations with other training institutions or organisations.

You promote the institution through the implementation of actions such as mandates, competitions, events, exhibitions and maintain links with private, cultural, museum and creative professional circles. Finally, you collaborate in the development of CPNE’s quality, environmental and safety system.

With tertiary-level education (ES or HES) in a field related to Applied Arts, you also hold a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in administration and management of a training institution or are willing to undertake this CAS while working.

Methodical, rigorous and organised, you have proven experience in team leadership and organisation management. Your solid knowledge of professional training and interest in training engineering enable you to manage complex files independently. You demonstrate availability, foster team spirit and cultivate collaboration with internal and external partners. Good stress resistance completes your profile.

Ongoing collaboration with a professional association in the Applied Arts field and experience as a teacher in a professional training institution are assets.

You live in Switzerland in accordance with legal requirements for public office holders.

• La Chaux-de-Fonds
• To be agreed
• 17 November 2026
• Mr Patrick Rebstein, General Director of CPNE, tel. 032 886 30 50 or by email: patrick.rebstein@rpn.ch
• Class D3
• Attractive employment conditions in a constantly evolving organisation.
• Joining a medium-sized structure composed of dynamic and welcoming teams.
• 8 weeks of holiday per year.

This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.

Applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions.

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