Head of Ethics & Legal Department, as Maternity Cover

About the job

The Swiss Gymnastics Federation (STV) – Moving Together!

"We enable sport, movement and experiences for everyone throughout Switzerland to create community and well-being." With over 375,000 members and 2,580 clubs, we are the largest multisport federation in Switzerland.

To successfully fulfil our tasks in our sporting and performance-oriented environment, we need a convincing team.

From 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a Head of Ethics & Legal Department (80%) as maternity cover (fixed term for 7 months).

As Head of Ethics & Legal, you will take over the professional and personnel management of the Ethics & Legal department during the maternity cover and ensure continuity in key issues of ethics, integrity, prevention and law within the STV.

Your area of responsibility

• Management of the Ethics & Legal department and leadership of the subordinate employees as well as representation of the department in internal and external committees.
• Competence centre for ethics, integrity and law with advice to the central board, executive management and internal stakeholders as well as initiation of appropriate measures.
• Function as Ethics Officer of the STV and central interface to Swiss Olympic, Swiss Sport Integrity, STV Ethics Commission, Swiss Sports Court and other relevant specialist bodies.
• Responsibility for case management in proceedings of superior institutions as well as support in the implementation of requirements.
• Initiation and support of measures and training in the areas of ethics, integrity, safeguarding and prevention.
• Responsibility for contract management and regulations as well as review of contracts, agreements and regulations regarding legal and ethical risks.

Your profile

• University degree in law in Switzerland; bar admission advantageous
• Professional experience in a legal function and good knowledge especially in contract, labour, association and sports law
• Knowledge or experience in the areas of ethics, integrity, safeguarding and/or good governance
• Ability to quickly grasp complex and sensitive matters and derive target group-appropriate recommendations for action
• High integrity, sense of responsibility and discretion as well as strong communication and advisory skills
• Independent, structured working style, networked thinking and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Very good German skills; French skills desirable
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

What we offer

• A responsible key position at the interface of ethics, integrity, law and association management
• Versatile and challenging issues in a dynamic sports environment
• Close cooperation with executive management, association committees, internal specialist departments as well as external institutions and experts
• The opportunity to actively help shape the development of an integral and safe sport and organisational culture
• An interdisciplinary, committed working environment
• Flexible working hours and home office

Are you interested but do not yet meet all the requirements? We still look forward to hearing from you. Please send your application documents by 8 November 2026 to the Head of HR.