Head of Department Arable and Special Crops (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Agricultural Centre St.Gallen (LZSG) is part of the Agricultural Office. It fulfils a versatile mandate in agricultural advisory services as well as in training and further education.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic leader as of 1 December 2026 or by arrangement for the position of

Head of Department Arable and Special Crops (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-90%

Workplace: Salez

What to expect

• Personnel and professional management of the department with the specialist offices for arable farming, bees, vegetable, berry, fruit and viticulture, as well as plant health
• Active participation in the management of the LZSG
• Independent leadership of the vegetable growing specialist office with practical advisory activities
• Management or support of cross-departmental projects on quality production, sustainable resource management, and innovations along the value chain
• Management of practical trials
• Teaching in agricultural basic education and in higher vocational education at the Vocational and Further Education Centre (BZBS) at the Buchs and Flawil locations

What distinguishes you

• Completed Master’s degree as an agronomist ETH/FH
• Several years of professional and leadership experience in a comparable position
• Experience in managing and implementing projects
• Methodical-didactic knowledge desired
• Enthusiasm for leading employees, enjoyment in working with farming families, project partners from research, course participants, and young people in training

What we offer

• Exciting, varied and responsible leadership position
• High degree of independence and personal responsibility
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated and collegial team
• Various working time models as well as flexible working hours
• Modern infrastructure and catering options in the company canteen in Salez

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Susanne Schilling, HR Business Partner (phone 058 229 69 28) and

Roger Gut, Head of Agricultural Centre (phone 058 228 24 40) and at www.lzsg.ch.