Team Leader Qualification for Job Seekers
- 11 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Economic Affairs
Office for Labour
Team Leader Qualification for Job Seekers
80 - 100%
Which courses really help job seekers move forward? How do we design support measures that are in tune with the labour market? What do people need who are looking to re-enter working life? In the area of Qualification for Job Seekers (QuS), we actively address these questions. Together with external partners, we develop and coordinate a tailored range of measures so that job seekers can confidently find their way into the world of work.
We are looking for a committed leader to head one of our three product teams, starting immediately or by arrangement.
We are looking for a committed leader to head one of our three product teams, starting immediately or by arrangement.
Your main tasks include:
- Personnel and professional leadership of a team of 5 employees
- Active participation in the strategic development of the area as a member of the QuS management team
- Professional support and assistance to employees in the design, further development and management of labour market measures
- Management and overall responsibility for the team’s budget and resources
- Overall responsibility for tendering and awarding procedures
- Project management as well as maintenance and development of cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
Your profile for this role:
- University degree in a relevant discipline
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in a comparable role or environment, e.g. education, labour market integration, public administration, non-profit, or similar
- Proven conceptual and business-oriented thinking and working style
- Interest in labour market policy issues
- Experience in project management or project cycle management
- Experience in public procurement is an advantage
- Negotiation skills and strong communication abilities
- Integrative, resilient and solution-oriented personality
- Fluent German
What to expect:
You can expect a varied leadership role with great scope for design. As a member of the QuS management team, you will actively shape the strategic direction and further development of the area and make a significant contribution to effective qualification of job seekers. The Canton of Zurich as an employer has much to offer. Flexible working hours, contributions to meal costs and home office are a matter of course for us.
Does this exciting challenge appeal to you and are you a leader with a collaborative mindset? Nicolas Schulthess, 043 257 64 05, will be happy to provide you with further information. We look forward to receiving your online application. Learn more about us at www.zh.ch/afa .
Does this exciting challenge appeal to you and are you a leader with a collaborative mindset? Nicolas Schulthess, 043 257 64 05, will be happy to provide you with further information. We look forward to receiving your online application. Learn more about us at www.zh.ch/afa .
