Administrator or Administrator at 80%
- 05 November 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
Institution of the City of Geneva, the Ariana Museum (ARI) – Swiss museum of ceramics and glass – is dedicated to the arts of fire. It preserves nearly 30,000 works and collections of objects covering a period of twelve centuries, from the Middle Ages to the present day, and develops exhibitions as well as numerous activities for the public each year. In a context of evolving organisation and practices, the Ariana Museum is seeking an experienced person to join its management team as
Administrator or Administrator at 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
As a member of the Management Board and directly reporting to the director, you hold a central role in the management and operation of the Ariana Museum.
- You ensure the administrative, financial and budgetary management of the institution. You prepare budgets and financial forecasts, monitor them and advise the management and unit heads in their areas of activity. You also oversee the internal control system (ICS) and ensure the compliance and development of administrative and financial processes and procedures.
- You lead and coordinate the support functions under your responsibility, covering notably administration, security, infrastructure, logistics and IT. You manage your teams, set priorities and ensure the organisational and operational conditions necessary for the smooth running of the museum.
- You assist and deputise for the director in running the institution and actively contribute, as a member of the Management Board, to defining and implementing the museum’s orientations and priorities.
- With a transversal approach, you promote coordination between different units and ensure smooth communication between the Management Board and teams, to facilitate understanding and implementation of institutional decisions and orientations.
- You lead or participate in strategic and cross-cutting projects, represent the museum with municipal services and external partners in your field of expertise, and contribute to the development and monitoring of the Ariana Museum’s social and environmental responsibility (SER) approach.
Your profile
- Holding a higher education degree in management, administration, finance, management or an equivalent qualification, you have proven professional experience in a position of responsibility, ideally acquired within a public, cultural institution or in an environment with comparable organisational complexity.
- You have strong skills in administrative, financial and budgetary management and are comfortable with internal control systems, process monitoring as well as management and decision-support tools.
- You have proven experience in leading and managing teams. You know how to unite, set priorities, support colleagues and promote cooperation between different professions and fields of activity.
- With excellent organisational skills, you can handle complex issues, anticipate challenges and propose pragmatic solutions. You demonstrate autonomy, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Your interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse interlocutors allow you to operate easily in a transversal environment. You appreciate teamwork, know how to create links between teams and actively contribute to a collaborative dynamic.
- You possess good analytical, synthesis and writing skills and are comfortable with common IT tools. A good knowledge of public administration functioning and a strong interest in the cultural and museum field are assets.
Languages:
- French: minimum C1
- English: minimum B2
- German: B2 desired
As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 26.11.2026
Start date: To be agreed
Job classification: Class still under review
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
As a member of the Management Board and directly reporting to the director, you hold a central role in the management and operation of the Ariana Museum.
- You ensure the administrative, financial and budgetary management of the institution. You prepare budgets and financial forecasts, monitor them and advise the management and unit heads in their areas of activity. You also oversee the internal control system (ICS) and ensure the compliance and development of administrative and financial processes and procedures.
- You lead and coordinate the support functions under your responsibility, covering notably administration, security, infrastructure, logistics and IT. You manage your teams, set priorities and ensure the organisational and operational conditions necessary for the smooth running of the museum.
- You assist and deputise for the director in running the institution and actively contribute, as a member of the Management Board, to defining and implementing the museum’s orientations and priorities.
- With a transversal approach, you promote coordination between different units and ensure smooth communication between the Management Board and teams, to facilitate understanding and implementation of institutional decisions and orientations.
- You lead or participate in strategic and cross-cutting projects, represent the museum with municipal services and external partners in your field of expertise, and contribute to the development and monitoring of the Ariana Museum’s social and environmental responsibility (SER) approach.
Your profile
- Holding a higher education degree in management, administration, finance, management or an equivalent qualification, you have proven professional experience in a position of responsibility, ideally acquired within a public, cultural institution or in an environment with comparable organisational complexity.
- You have strong skills in administrative, financial and budgetary management and are comfortable with internal control systems, process monitoring as well as management and decision-support tools.
- You have proven experience in leading and managing teams. You know how to unite, set priorities, support colleagues and promote cooperation between different professions and fields of activity.
- With excellent organisational skills, you can handle complex issues, anticipate challenges and propose pragmatic solutions. You demonstrate autonomy, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Your interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse interlocutors allow you to operate easily in a transversal environment. You appreciate teamwork, know how to create links between teams and actively contribute to a collaborative dynamic.
- You possess good analytical, synthesis and writing skills and are comfortable with common IT tools. A good knowledge of public administration functioning and a strong interest in the cultural and museum field are assets.
Languages:
- French: minimum C1
- English: minimum B2
- German: B2 desired
As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 26.11.2026
Start date: To be agreed
Job classification: Class still under review
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
