Assistant to the Head of the Biodiversity and Green Spaces Department

Introduction

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.

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Presentation

To complete its team, the Buildings and Works Service, Unibat, is looking for an assistant to the head of the biodiversity and green spaces department.

Job Information

Start date: immediately or to be agreed

Contract duration: indefinite

Work rate: 80% to 100%

Workplace: Lausanne - Dorigny

Your Activities

As assistant to the head of the biodiversity and green spaces department, the position holder is responsible for the administrative and operational aspects of the development and maintenance of UNIL's green spaces. Responsible for a team of 6 collaborators, this person implements management that allows each individual to carry out activities autonomously and responsibly, while providing the necessary framework to develop their skills.

The position holder supports the head of the department in tasks related to environmental, landscaping, and biodiversity aspects.

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Your Profile

To complete our team, we are looking for a person with the following profile: 

• Higher professional training in landscaping/environment (federal diploma, nature management engineer, or equivalent training).
• Additional training in team management.
• Proven professional experience in horticulture, landscaping, or environmental fields and experience in project management.
• Experience in managing collaborators.
• Organizational and prioritization skills, decisiveness, synthesis, and rigor.
• Strong interest in current and developing practices in landscape, environment, and biodiversity fields.

Your Benefits

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres

For Further Information

Mr.

Head of the biodiversity and green spaces department.

Patrick Arnold
tel: 0041 21 692 26 00

Your Application

Application deadline: January 9, 2026

Please send us your complete application in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Job Description

Job Description

Remarks

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different life spheres.

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