Department Head Presidential Services 80 %

About the job

The city of Kriens is a versatile employer with over 300 employees in the administration and external offices. It is situated in the tension between city and countryside and is known for its geographical and social attractiveness.

We are looking for an initiative-taking, strong leadership and politically interested personality as

Department Head Presidential Services

m/f/d ¦ 80 % ¦ from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

In this key role, you report directly to the City President and lead the Presidential Services with six employees. You support and advise the political leadership, shape central future topics and ensure effective collaboration between politics, administration, business and other stakeholders.

These are your tasks

• Strategic, organisational, personnel and financial management of the Presidential Services
• Management of the Division Office as well as the Department Secretariat
• Responsibility for economic promotion, tourism and urban development
• Advising and supporting the City President in strategic and operational matters
• Leading and participating in internal administrative development projects
• Application responsibility for the business management system (CMI)
• Ensuring strategy-compliant actions within the framework of quality management

This is what you bring

• Commercial basic training with a university degree in business or comparable education
• Further training in Public Management, Business Administration, Organisational or Project Management
• Several years of professional and leadership experience in the public or political environment
• Strategic and networked thinking as well as pronounced organisational and implementation competence
• Experience in project management
• Service-oriented and engaging personality with negotiation skills and confidence in dealing with different stakeholders
• Very good oral and written communication skills

This is what we offer you

• Responsible leadership position with scope for design and action
• Versatile key position at the interface of politics, administration, business and urban development
• Open, collegial and participative leadership culture
• Flexible working hours and home office options
• Modern workplace in the town centre with optimal public transport connections
• Generous support for further training

Ready to actively shape Kriens and help define central future topics of our city? Then we look forward to your application.

Any questions? Christine Kaufmann-Wolf, City President, T +41 41 329 64 60, will be happy to provide information.