Head of the Office for Nature and Environment
Kanton Graubünden
Chur
Key information
- Publication date:19 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Chur
Job summary
Join the Grisons, Switzerland's only trilingual canton, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Lead the Office for Nature and Environment with strategic oversight.
- Provide expert advice on key environmental issues to the government.
- Manage a motivated team and enhance service quality effectively.
Skills
- University degree in natural sciences with strong environmental expertise.
- Excellent communication and networking skills for stakeholder relations.
- Analytical and solution-oriented thinking with project management skills.
Is this helpful?
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.
Head of the Office for Nature and Environment
Department of Education, Culture and Environmental Protection | 80-100% | Chur
The Office for Nature and Environment (UNA) is a service of the Department of Education, Culture and Environmental Protection and includes the five sections nature and landscape, technical and corporate environmental protection, groundwater and urban waters, coordination of procedures as well as central services. Our employees maintain regular contacts with internal and external interest groups as well as with specialized services of the Confederation and other cantons.
In the role of head of office, they report directly to the director of the department. They take on a responsible role, providing effective services for natural resources, the population, and the economy together with a motivated team. They actively contribute and make their expertise available in an environment that supports collaboration, professionalism, and development.
For the 1st of January 2027 or by agreement, we are looking for a head of the Office for Nature and Environment.
- Overall responsibility for the organizational, personnel, and financial management of the office
- Strategic implementation of environmental law, water protection, nature and landscape protection
- Specialist advice to the government on fundamental environmental issues
- Quality management and service development
- Leadership and collaboration with section heads (approx. 50 employees)
- Representation of the UNA in technical bodies, commissions, and intercantonal networks
- University degree in natural sciences as well as solid specialist knowledge in the environmental field
- Experience in leadership, collaboration, and team development
- In-depth knowledge of environmental law as well as planning and authorization procedures
- Analytical, systemic, and solution-oriented working and thinking methods
- Strong communication skills, ability to network and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Sensitivity to economic, social, and political contexts
- Good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage
If you have any questions, Simon Bott, Secretary General, is happy to assist (081 257 27 11 / simon.bott@ekud.gr.ch).
Application deadline: 15 January 2026
