Language Training Manager

The CPI (Interprofessional Training Centre), based in Fribourg since 1986, is a public continuing education centre for adults. We offer more than 250 courses, prepare candidates for federal certificates and diplomas, and also manage training programmes commissioned by the public employment service and the AI Office of the canton. Certified ISO 21001:2018, we place quality, adaptability, and professional support for adults at the heart of our mission.

For our language training sector, we are looking for a sector manager.

The training offer in French and German targets a diverse adult audience and combines several regulations: labour market measures (LMM) commissioned by the Public Employment Service (PES) for job seekers, FIDE French courses and French courses aimed at migrants for integration purposes, as well as courses for individuals and companies. The position combines leading a team of 2 training managers and about a dozen occasional trainers. The management portion is estimated at 30-40%. You will also teach in one or other language, which represents 60-70% of the job description.

Joining the CPI means contributing to the development of skills that shape the future. You will work in a collaborative, stimulating, and innovative environment where initiative is encouraged and everyone can have a tangible impact. Together, we support individuals and organisations in their professional development.

• Lead, develop and represent the Language sector
• Develop an innovative training offer that meets the needs of the market and partners
• Ensure the quality of services in accordance with the CPI management system (ISO 21001:2018) and the requirements of the commissioners
• Manage the budget, monitor indicators and ensure continuous improvement
• Supervise and support training managers and occasional trainers, and support the development of their skills
• Evaluate teaching practices
• Design, in collaboration with the team, face-to-face, remote and hybrid training programmes
• Deliver training in French and/or German and support learners until they achieve their objectives

• Higher professional training or equivalent qualification
• Federal adult education trainer diploma (or equivalent qualification), or willing to obtain it quickly
• Proven experience in adult education, ideally in language teaching
• Experience in team management or demonstrated aptitude for a management role
• Strong pedagogical skills and ability to support the professional development of trainers
• Proficiency with digital training tools and common IT tools
• Knowledge of labour market measures (LMM), the FIDE framework or language certifications is an asset
• Initiative, organisational skills, leadership, ability to unite teams and quality orientation
• Bilingual French / German (spoken and written)

Nicolas Gelmi, CPI Director
T +41 26 305 27 94,
nicolas.gelmi@cpi.ch