État de Neuchâtel
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Head of the Applied Arts Division at CPNE - School of Applied Arts
- 05 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
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Post-compulsory Education and Career Guidance Service (SFPO) - Neuchâtel Vocational Training Centre (CPNE)
CPNE is the reference body for vocational training offers in the canton of Neuchâtel. We provide training and support at various levels of vocational education (initial training, higher education and continuing education).
Your responsibilities
As head of the Applied Arts Division (CPNE-AA) - School of Applied Arts, you play a role in the quality of training pathways offered to future professionals.
As director, you ensure the smooth running of CPNE-AA training programmes on operational, educational, 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 intakes, semester ends and examinations. You make admission decisions, disciplinary sanctions and assess the quality of services while ensuring staff training.
You deploy training systems in compliance with federal and cantonal regulations and in line 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.
Your profile
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 organisational management. Your solid knowledge of vocational 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 field of Applied Arts and experience as a teacher in a vocational training institution are assets.
You live in Switzerland in accordance with legal requirements for public office holders.
We offer you
Information
Mr Patrick Rebstein, General Director of CPNE, tel. 032 886 30 50 or by email: patrick.rebstein@rpn.ch
Working for the State
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 17 November 2026
Salary: Class D3
Start date: To be agreed
Post-compulsory Education and Career Guidance Service (SFPO) - Neuchâtel Vocational Training Centre (CPNE)
CPNE is the reference body for vocational training offers in the canton of Neuchâtel. We provide training and support at various levels of vocational education (initial training, higher education and continuing education).
Your responsibilities
As head of the Applied Arts Division (CPNE-AA) - School of Applied Arts, you play a role in the quality of training pathways offered to future professionals.
As director, you ensure the smooth running of CPNE-AA training programmes on operational, educational, 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 intakes, semester ends and examinations. You make admission decisions, disciplinary sanctions and assess the quality of services while ensuring staff training.
You deploy training systems in compliance with federal and cantonal regulations and in line 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.
Your profile
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 organisational management. Your solid knowledge of vocational 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 field of Applied Arts and experience as a teacher in a vocational training institution are assets.
You live in Switzerland in accordance with legal requirements for public office holders.
We offer you
- Attractive employment conditions in a constantly evolving organisation.
- Integration into a medium-sized structure composed of dynamic and welcoming teams.
- 8 weeks of holiday per year.
Information
Mr Patrick Rebstein, General Director of CPNE, tel. 032 886 30 50 or by email: patrick.rebstein@rpn.ch
Working for the State
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.
Application deadline: 17 November 2026
Salary: Class D3
Start date: To be agreed
