General Secretary: Public Service and Healthcare

About the job

The Swiss Trade Union Federation SGB is the largest umbrella organisation for employees in Switzerland. Together with our member associations, we represent employees vis-à-vis politics, business, and society. We are looking for a

General Secretary: Public Service and Healthcare (80–100 %)

As a member of the SGB central secretariat, you will be responsible for the public service dossier. This includes federal enterprises (Post, SBB, Swisscom), public transport, media and SRG, as well as energy supply and the electricity market. A particular focus lies on health policy. In this area, you will further develop the SGB’s health economic expertise, especially regarding healthcare financing. You will develop the SGB’s positions, accompany legislative procedures and consultations, and represent the SGB in extra-parliamentary commissions, before parliament and administration, as well as in public. Additionally, you may represent the SGB in selected international bodies.

You have a university degree, for example in political science, law, or economics, and several years of professional experience. You possess sound knowledge of federal politics and are familiar with employee organisations. You are experienced in working in committees and enjoy building and maintaining networks.

You quickly familiarise yourself with legal, economic, and technical issues, such as regulation, financing, or liberalisation, and translate them into clear political positions. You convincingly represent the interests of employees and the public in a strong public service, are assertive, and can motivate people.

You command a precise and targeted manner of expression in German or French. Good knowledge of the other national language is a prerequisite. For the international role, business fluent English is also necessary.

In addition to an exciting, varied, and independent role in a small team, we offer you progressive employment conditions. Your workplace is Bern.

For further information, Co-Secretariat Head Gabriela Medici (031 377 01 13) will be happy to assist you.

Please submit your complete application documents by 8 November 2026.