Head of the Communication and Events Department

About the job

Join the Municipality of Plan-les-Ouates as the Head of the Communication and Events Department

Committing to serve the municipality of Plan-les-Ouates means contributing concretely to the quality of life of the population while working within a modern, dynamic, and forward-looking administration. With the diversity of its missions and professions, the Municipality offers its employees a stimulating work environment based on trust, proximity, and a sense of public service. Joining our administration means actively participating in the development of an attractive and innovative municipality, while benefiting from working conditions that support a balance between professional and private life.

To complete its teams, the Municipality of Plan-les-Ouates is looking for its future Head of the Communication and Events Department

Permanent position at 100% - Grade 18

Your mission:

• Participate in the establishment of the new communication and events department (operational processes, change management support, etc.);
• Organise, manage, and coordinate the activities of the department composed of two sectors: communication and events;
• Lead a multidisciplinary team;
• Ensure the development, implementation, and evolution of the municipality’s communication policy, both internally and externally, embodying its values and defending its orientations with various audiences and partners;
• Collaborate closely with the General Secretariat and the Administrative Council;
• Guarantee the planning of municipal events in close collaboration with all services;
• Manage major municipal events;
• Ensure sound financial and budgetary management of the department;
• Ensure the preparation and proper administrative management of files;
• Be proactive in proposing improvements to the hierarchy to evolve the department and services in line with municipal policies;
• Actively collaborate with internal and external partners;
• Represent the department, including working evening and weekend hours.

Your profile:

• You hold a university degree or higher education or equivalent qualification in communication and/or public relations and event management;
• You have completed certified training in management;
• You have experience and a strong interest in team management;
• You possess negotiation and communication skills, an innovative mindset, and demonstrate flexibility;
• You have worked for at least 5 years in similar responsible positions, ideally in the public sector or within a Swiss municipality;
• You have excellent knowledge and experience in event organisation as well as in communication;
• You are comfortable with and have good knowledge of media tools;
• You have administrative rigour and excellent mastery of office and accounting tools;
• You have a strong sense of public service and wish to oversee and contribute to strengthening the image of the Municipality.

We offer you a dynamic working environment within a municipality undergoing significant development. Are you ready to take on this new challenge with talent and commitment?

Start date: to be agreed

We therefore invite you to send us your complete application file (CV, cover letter, copies of work certificates and diplomas) via this platform before 30 August 2026.

All candidates for this position will receive a response at the end of the recruitment process.