GVZ - HEAD OF SERVICES 80-100%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:08 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
GVZ has insured Zurich buildings for over 200 years and is committed to safety.
Tasks
- Lead the team managing Central Collection and vehicle procurement.
- Collaborate on decision-making for asset management with department heads.
- Support legal matters and conduct trainings for fire services.
Skills
- Commercial training and advanced qualifications preferred; public sector experience a plus.
- Strong organizational talent and strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and quick comprehension.
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The GVZ Building Insurance of the Canton of Zurich has been insuring all buildings in the Canton of Zurich against fire and natural hazards for over 200 years and is committed to protecting people, animals, and property through prevention and intervention. With our commitment to fire protection, natural hazard prevention, and support for fire departments, we ensure greater safety in the Canton of Zurich.
We are looking for a dedicated person as of January 1, 2026, or by agreement for the position of
HEAD OF SERVICES 80-100%
How you can contribute with us
- Personnel management of the area with central collection, vehicle procurement, management of the secretariat, and technical leadership of First Responders
- Preparation of decision-making bases for material transactions in close collaboration with the department head
- Professional support in asset accounting, investment planning, and budgeting of the fire department
- Contact person for legal matters of the fire department, support and advice for operational fire departments, as well as conducting training and courses in the specialist area
- Ensuring internal and cross-departmental communication, as well as taking on responsible and complex administrative tasks
- Participation in internal and external meetings with demanding minute-taking (developing decision-making bases, creating directives)
What you bring with you
- Commercial basic training as well as a higher professional qualification (e.g., DAS municipal clerk, MAS public management) or the willingness to complete a corresponding training. Professional experience in the public sector is an advantage
- Several years of leadership experience and enjoyment of working with different professional groups
- Strong organizational talent, strategic thinking, and solution-oriented action
- Strong communication skills, precise and audience-appropriate writing style, quick comprehension, and networked thinking
- Experience in active fire service is an advantage
The GVZ is an independent public company and employs around 140 internal and 250 part-time employees. Become part of our team now - attractive working and employment conditions included.
Your benefits
Flexibility and freedom
Compensation and social benefits
Mobility and health
Development and career
Do you have questions?
We are happy to assist you:
Monica Buzzelli
HR Manager
044 308 21 65
monica.buzzelli@gvz.ch
Monica Buzzelli
HR Manager
044 308 21 65
monica.buzzelli@gvz.ch
For technical inquiries, please contact:
Renato Mathys
Fire Department Head
Tel: 044 308 22 30
renato.mathys@gvz.ch
Renato Mathys
Fire Department Head
Tel: 044 308 22 30
renato.mathys@gvz.ch
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to your application, which you can submit online via the application button.
Work location
GVZ Building Insurance of the Canton of Zurich
Thurgauerstrasse 56
8050 Zurich
Thurgauerstrasse 56
8050 Zurich
About company
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
Zürich
