Head of Agricultural Advisory Services
- 19 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Herisau
Job summary
Join a dynamic team in agricultural consulting and plant protection. This role offers great opportunities and a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Lead and manage the consulting and plant protection department.
- Advise farmers on key operational decisions for their farms.
- Support innovative projects and organize training courses.
Skills
- Degree in agronomy or equivalent with practical agricultural experience.
- Strong consulting methodology and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and high social competence.
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About the job
Professional and personnel management of the Advisory and Plant Protection department Advising farmers and farming families on important operational decisions Support in the implementation of agricultural policy with information and advice Supervision of innovative projects Organisation of the course offerings for agriculture
Completed education in agronomy at a university of applied sciences or ETH or an equivalent qualification with proven practical relevance to agriculture Professional experience in agricultural advisory services Broad expertise and diverse interests Skills in advisory methodology, project and process management Communicative personality with high social competence
You can expect a wide range of tasks with scope for creativity, high independence and short decision-making paths, a committed and collegial team, a workplace in the centre of Herisau as well as attractive employment conditions and opportunities for further training.
