Assistant to the Mayor (80%)

About the job

The lake, the Aare, the impressive mountain panorama, the medieval old town and numerous local recreation areas – all this is Thun. The approximately 800 employees of the Thun city administration ensure the smooth fulfilment and further development of municipal tasks in five directorates. In this environment, an interesting role awaits you:

From 1 November 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a temporary maternity cover until 31 July 2027 (with the option of a subsequent permanent position at 20%) for an independent personality as

• In this demanding hub function, you independently manage the Mayor’s secretariat, thereby creating the conditions for an efficient and effective fulfilment of all tasks associated with this office.
• You are the contact point for all internal and external contacts and stakeholders, triaging enquiries and concerns and handling them independently where possible or in consultation with the Mayor.
• Careful agenda management, appointment coordination and preparation of meetings are part of your daily tasks.
• You prepare municipal council decisions for receptions and aperitif donations.
• You manage the secretariat of the Presidial and Urban Development Committee, including minute-taking as well as meeting preparation and follow-up (one evening shift per month).
• You are responsible for the monthly review of time recording for all employees of the Presidial and Urban Development Directorate and are available for questions.
• You handle confidential matters and personnel files as well as pending dossiers and business of the Mayor.
• You support the Mayor’s personal communication, especially on social media.

• Your proactive and thoughtful nature allows you to plan and organise in a forward-looking manner and to meet deadlines.
• In addition to training in the commercial field, you ideally have professional experience in a comparable position as well as specialised further training in commercial, communicative or organisational areas (e.g. executive assistant, Bernese municipal specialist, etc.).
• Confident and appropriate communication, very good IT user skills and sound knowledge in the area of social media.
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style.
• You are connected to the Thun region, familiar with the local conditions and interested in social and political issues.
• Thanks to your discretion, no confidential information is leaked.
• A professional appearance and high flexibility complete your profile.

• An exciting and varied working environment at the heart of administration, society and politics.
• A workplace in the heart of Thun (Town Hall), integrated into a small, motivated team.
• Attractive training opportunities, modern employment and working conditions.
• Informal culture
• Season tickets for the beach pool, Schwäbis river pool, ice rink
• Discounts at the city library and the municipal flower shop
• Legal initial advice also for private matters
• Childcare allowance in addition to family allowance