Communications Manager Activity rate 30% to 50% For a permanent contract

The senior-lab is an interdisciplinary platform for applied research and innovation dedicated to the quality of life of seniors. Founded in 2018 by the Institute and Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source, The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud (HEIG-VD) and the Lausanne Cantonal Art School (ECAL), through its participatory and co-creation approach, the senior-lab supports the co-development of solutions better adapted to the needs and expectations of seniors.

La Source is advertising for the senior-lab, a position of:

The senior-lab is an interdisciplinary platform for applied research and innovation dedicated to the quality of life of seniors. Founded in 2018 by the Institute and Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source, The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud (HEIG-VD) and the Lausanne Cantonal Art School (ECAL), through its participatory and co-creation approach, the senior-lab supports the co-development of solutions better adapted to the needs and expectations of seniors.

La Source is advertising for the senior-lab, a position of:

Your mission:

• Management of the senior-lab communication (website, newsletter, social networks, press releases, professional articles, presentations, etc.), including the creation, implementation and dissemination of content and materials;
• Definition of the senior-lab communication strategy (in consultation with the Gropil) and an annual communication action plan.
• Management of media relations, in collaboration with the Gropil and the senior-lab coordinator;
• Collaboration and coordination with the communication services of each of the three founding Higher Education Institutions of the senior-lab;
• Representation of the senior-lab and networking at events and with the community, professional and academic networks, and potential clients;
• (Co-)organisation of events: logistical and operational organisation; moderation and facilitation if necessary.

You hold a degree in communication, journalism, digital marketing or web marketing or have an equivalent qualification. You have at least 5 years of experience in these fields and are recognised for your writing skills and ability to summarise. You are comfortable with oral communication and public relations. You are autonomous, flexible and proactive. You enjoy working in a team and wish to contribute to the development of a small structure with a mission that is both academic and human.

Hosted in a pleasant working environment, located in the heart of the city of Lausanne, the senior-lab office is located in the Haute Ecole de la Santé La Source at Beaulieu. You will work in collaboration with the coordinator and in direct contact with the senior-lab steering group, composed of the three Professors representing the founding Higher Education Institutions.

Start date: 1 January 2027 or date to be agreed

You can obtain more information from Prof. Delphine Roulet Schwab, by email ( d.rouletschwab@ecolelasource.ch ) or by phone (021 556 43 91), from 21 August 2026.