Murten
Reception and Resident Control Officer (80%)
- 07 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Murten
Job summary
Join the vibrant community of Murten, serving over 9,500 residents. This role offers a dynamic work environment with excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Be the friendly first point of contact for residents and visitors.
- Manage various tasks in the resident control department independently.
- Assist with official receptions and administrative duties in the office.
Skills
- Completed commercial training or similar qualification required.
- Proficient in German and French, with additional languages a plus.
- Strong communication skills and a service-oriented attitude essential.
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About the job
The municipality of Murten provides a wide range of services for over 9,500 residents. The historic town and the picturesque landscape on Lake Murten are both a popular excursion destination and an attractive place to live, do business, and work.
For reception and resident control, we are looking for a committed and service-oriented individual as a Reception and Resident Control Officer (80%) starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.
Your Tasks
- You are one of the first points of contact at reception and on the telephone for the municipal administration and advise citizens and guests competently and courteously.
- You independently handle the diverse matters of resident control, especially registrations and deregistrations, changes, address enquiries, as well as certificates and authentications.
- You prepare statistical evaluations and reports.
- You maintain the electoral register and participate in elections and votes.
- You are responsible as a practical trainer for the professional training of commercial apprentices during their placement at reception and resident control.
- You manage the lost property office and undertake various other counter services as well as general administrative tasks.
- You organise official receptions at the town hall and take on various organisational tasks.
Your Profile
- You have completed commercial basic training or a comparable qualification.
- Ideally, you have professional experience in reception and/or resident control in a Swiss municipality.
- You communicate confidently in German or French and have very good knowledge of the other language. Additional language skills are welcome.
- You enjoy working with people and impress with a friendly, confident, and service-oriented manner – even in busy situations.
- You are communicative, a team player, and work reliably, precisely, and independently.
- You are proficient in using MS Office applications.
- Further training as a vocational trainer is an advantage; or you are willing to undertake this training.
We Offer
- a varied and responsible role with plenty of contact with the public
- a diverse range of tasks with independent working methods
- a committed and collegial team
- attractive employment conditions and contemporary social benefits
- targeted training and development opportunities
- an attractive workplace in the heart of Murten’s historic old town
Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your complete application documents to: Municipality of Murten, Kathrin Pellet, Rathausgasse 17, PO Box 326, 3280 Murten or by email to jobs@murten-morat.ch. Ms Nadine von Vivis, City Clerk, is happy to provide information (telephone 026 672 62 01, nadine.vonvivis@murten-morat.ch; on holiday from 12 to 16 October 2026).
