Secretary General

About the job

Secretary General

Conference of Cantonal Agricultural Directors (LDK) | 80% - 100% | Bern

Apply online The Conference of Cantonal Agricultural Directors (LDK) promotes cooperation among the cantons as well as between cantons and the federal government, primarily in the areas of agricultural policy, promotion of productive peasant agriculture, and preservation of cultural land. The LDK fosters opinion formation and strives for common positions. For matters with majority support, the LDK ensures effective representation of interests at the federal level and in other directors' conferences through its committees. These tasks are coordinated and ensured by the LDK Secretariat. It is located in the House of Cantons at Speichergasse 6 in the city of Bern. To support this interesting and demanding role, we are looking for a Secretary General from 1 July 2027 or by arrangement.

Your area of responsibility

• Strategic and operational implementation of the conference's objectives
• Management of the Secretariat
• Collaboration within clear structures with the conference committees and partners in the individual policy areas
• Extensive contact with political leaders, cantonal and federal committees, administrations, associations and other institutions.
• Preparation of background papers, memoranda and statements

What we expect from you

• University degree (Master's) or other higher education
• Several years of professional experience, preferably in agricultural administration
• Strong interest in agricultural policy and farming-related topics and willingness to deepen knowledge in these areas.
• Resilient and loyal personality with initiative
• Proven editorial skills and team spirit
• Strong communication skills, high social competence, familiarity with modern leadership and management methods, good business knowledge and confident appearance.
• Fluent knowledge of one national language and very good knowledge of a second national language

Workplace

Conference of Cantonal Agricultural Directors
Speichergasse 6, P.O. Box
3001 You can expect a challenging role just three minutes from Bern main station. We value modern work tools, a flexible working time model, above-average social benefits and attractive training opportunities. The compatibility of work and family is very important to us.
For questions and information, President Stefan Müller ( stefan.mueller@lfd.ai.ch , 071 788 95 80) will be happy to assist you.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026 Have we aroused your interest? We look forward to your online application and to getting to know you Apply online