Head of the Intervention Department – Member of the Executive Board

German version below

The Cantonal Building Insurance (ECAB), responsible for insuring all buildings in the canton of Fribourg and contributing to the prevention and fight against fires and natural hazards, is looking for a

"Within ECAB, you lead public policy in the field of emergency services and actively contribute to the development of the safety vision of the canton of Fribourg. As a member of the Executive Board, you manage ECAB’s services and, in particular, the evolution of the emergency organisation, in close collaboration with public authorities, sector organisations and firefighters. At the interface between strategic, operational and institutional issues, you represent ECAB to its partners, carry the institution’s directions and contribute to their implementation. As a driving force, you analyse complex situations, identify pragmatic and innovative solutions. You build consensus and make decisions respecting the legal and institutional framework thanks to strong interpersonal skills."

Your main tasks

• Manage the Intervention Department, define its directions, priorities and objectives, and ensure efficient resource management as well as the quality of services.
• Define, lead and implement ECAB’s public policy in the field of emergency services, risk management by firefighters, and translate it into strategies, concepts, directives and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with and evolution of the legal, regulatory and normative framework of your field of activity and prepare strategic files submitted to the Executive Board or the Board of Directors.
• Represent ECAB to authorities and partners and advise authorities in major or complex situations.
• Participate in the management group and contribute to its strategic development and the success of ECAB’s missions.

Your profile

• You hold a higher university degree or equivalent (Master’s level) in law, public management, economics or a field relevant to the function.
• You are comfortable in relations with authorities, institutional partners and decision-making bodies and ideally know the institutional organisation of Fribourg.
• You understand the challenges related to emergency services, intervention, population protection, crisis management or integrated risk management.
• You have developed solid experience in leading teams and managing complex strategic and organisational projects.
• You have excellent command of French or German, both spoken and written, and good knowledge of the other language.
• You identify with the technical and social skills listed in the full job profile, notably in strategic vision, budget management, leadership, interpersonal skills, decision-making, innovation capacity and flexibility.

We offer

• A stimulating and demanding activity at the heart of an institution with an ideal purpose
• A dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Very good working conditions and attractive social benefits

The selection process

• Applications possible until Wednesday 28 October 2026
• Psychometric and personality tests
• First interview in person
• Second interview with situational exercises
• Assessment via an external provider (20 or 24 November)
• Interview with a delegation of the Board of Directors
• Appointment by the Board of Directors

The detailed job profile is available on our website https://ecab.ch/postes-ouverts/ .

Are you looking for a highly strategic new challenge and believe you match the job description? Then send us your complete application by 28 October 2026.

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The Cantonal Building Insurance (KGV), responsible for insuring all buildings in the canton of Fribourg as well as for the prevention and fight against fires and protection against natural hazards, is looking for a

Head of the Intervention Department – Member of the Executive Board

"At KGV, you shape public policy in the field of intervention and actively contribute to the further development of the safety strategy of the canton of Fribourg. As a member of the Executive Board, you steer KGV’s services and in particular the further development of the intervention organisation in close cooperation with authorities, specialist organisations and fire brigades. At the interface between strategic, operational and institutional issues, you represent KGV to its partners, carry the strategic orientations of KGV and contribute to their implementation. As an initiator, you analyse complex situations, develop pragmatic and innovative solutions, build consensus and make decisions taking into account the legal and institutional framework conditions. Your pronounced social and communication skills are an asset."

Your main tasks

• You lead the Intervention Department, define its direction, priorities and goals and ensure efficient use of resources and quality of services.
• You define, steer and implement KGV’s public policy in the field of intervention and risk management by fire brigades and translate it into strategies, concepts, guidelines and regulations.
• You ensure compliance with and further development of the legal, regulatory and normative framework in your area of activity and prepare strategic matters for the Executive Board or the Board of Directors.
• You represent KGV to authorities and partners and advise authorities in special or complex situations.
• You participate in the Executive Board, contribute to its strategic development and help ensure the success of KGV’s tasks.

Your profile

• You have a university degree or equivalent education (Master’s level) in law, public management, economics or a relevant field for the function.
• You are confident in dealing with authorities, institutional partners and decision-making bodies and ideally know the institutional structures of the canton of Fribourg.
• You know the challenges in the fields of intervention, fire brigade, civil protection, crisis management or integrated risk management.
• You have proven experience in leading teams and managing complex strategic and organisational projects.
• You have excellent command of French or German, both spoken and written, and good knowledge of the other language.
• You meet the competency profile described in the full job profile, especially in strategic vision, budget management, leadership, relationship management, decision-making ability, innovation capacity and flexibility.

We offer

• A challenging and varied activity in an organisation with an ideal purpose
• A dynamic and continuously evolving environment
• Very good working conditions and attractive social benefits

Selection process

• Applications possible until Wednesday, 28 October 2026
• Psychometric and personality tests
• First interview on site
• Second interview with situational exercises
• Assessment by an external provider on 20 or 24 November 2026
• Interview with a delegation of the Board of Directors
• Appointment by the Board of Directors

The detailed job profile can be found on our website at Open Positions - ECAB-KGV .

Are you looking for a new, strategically demanding challenge and are convinced that you meet the requirements? Then send us your complete application documents by 28 October 2026.