Solothurn
Deputy Head of Administration, 80-100%
- 02 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Move with commitment. – This is the opportunity to take responsibility in a meaningful role of political and social relevance, and to drive sustainable developments for the population and economy with your own impact. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless opportunities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the working environment.Deputy Head of Administration, 80-100%
The Department Secretariat is the staff unit and service centre of the Department of the Interior. It is divided into the Administration, Legal Service, Controlling and Digitalisation, Communication, Swisslos Fund, and the Chief Offices. It supports and advises the Head of Department and performs cross-sectional tasks for the department's five offices. For the Administration Department, we are seeking a Deputy Head of Administration, 80-100% at the Solothurn location from 01.03.2027 or by agreement.
Your responsibilities
- You ensure the deputy role for the Head of the Administration Department with four employees and perform general secretarial duties (including telephone and counter service).
- Coordinating government and cantonal council matters of the department as well as editorial and formal review of proposals to the government council are among your main tasks.
- As HR assistant, you support the Department Secretary in managing the Department Secretariat with around 50 employees.
- You manage the department's electronic business administration and perform tasks within the creditor workflow.
- Creating tutorials and instructions for electronic applications and processes and training employees in their use are part of your duties.
Your profile
- You have a commercial apprenticeship with additional training as an executive assistant, a completed secondary school education or an equivalent qualification, several years of professional experience, and knowledge of public administration.
- As HR assistant, you have additional training as an HR assistant with the Human Resources Swiss Exam (HRSE) certificate or are willing to complete this additional training alongside your job.
- You are a service-oriented person with a quick grasp, confident in drafting texts, possess good communication skills, are resilient, flexible, and work precisely.
- Team spirit, loyalty, discretion, and confidentiality characterise you.
- IT affinity and experience with electronic business administration systems, such as CMI Axioma, complete your profile.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, including in management
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty bonuses
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive range of internal and external training courses
- Collaboration with FHNW in leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits of the internal pension fund
- 12 months continued salary payment in case of illness and a further 12 months of daily sickness allowance
- Internal corporate health management
- Comprehensive advisory services on professional and personal matters
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Carole Saladin
Head of Administration
032 627 93 61
Convinced?
We wish to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
