Biodiversity Project Manager - Assistant (80%)

As a major landowner, the City of Lausanne maintains its urban spaces according to sustainability principles. If you have a strong interest in urban nature, its tree and landscape heritage, and wish to lead projects related to your passion, do not hesitate to apply!

Join a committed administration where diversity, sustainability, and innovation are at the heart of many projects!

Duration

Assistant contract for a duration of 6 months

Main Mission(s)

Collaborate in defining specific biodiversity measures related to localised projects, particularly projects implementing biological corridors

Promote best practices in biodiversity among various key stakeholders for private spaces, depending on opportunities

Participate in advising the SPADOM maintenance teams for biodiversity-friendly management of biotopes and green spaces managed by the City

Participate in coordinating the management of invasive exotic species on City plots and private properties

Participate in inventories related to the mapping of Lausanne’s ecological infrastructure

Profile

Bachelor’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences in nature management or equivalent training

Practical experience in maintaining urban outdoor spaces and/or natural environments (particularly extensive meadows, water bodies, and hedgerows)

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar responsible position

Strong interest in urban nature issues and knowledge of urban natural environments (natural and tree heritage, characteristic species)

Knowledge of urban biodiversity challenges

Confidence in communication, promotion, and support of stakeholders in biodiversity matters

Autonomous, organised, and precise personality, comfortable with coordination tasks

Special Conditions

Clean criminal record

Start Date

1st December 2026 or by agreement

Information

Ms Fanny Allienne, Division Head, +41 21 315 57 23

Offer

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 21.11.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the service directly at +41 21 315 27 00.

We pay great attention to the diversity of life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.