Head of the Social Cohesion Service 80-100%

About the job

Dominated by its two emblematic castles, Valère and Tourbillon, the city of Sion stands out for its dynamism, friendliness, sunny climate, and rich historical and archaeological heritage. These assets make it a quality destination.

At the heart of the social policies of the City of Sion, the Social Cohesion Service works in favour of solidarity, integration, and the well-being of the population. Through its various sections and collaborations with institutional and associative partners, it develops and coordinates essential services aimed at meeting the needs of different generations and strengthening community living.

Would you like to put your management skills and strategic vision at the service of the community and actively contribute to the development of our city’s social policies?

The City of Sion is advertising a position for

Head of the Social Cohesion Service

80-100% activity rate

Main missions

• Ensure the strategic, organisational, financial, and administrative management of the Social Cohesion Service and its various sections;
• Translate the political orientations of the Municipal Council into strategies, objectives, and action plans, and guarantee the coherence of public policies under the service’s remit;
• Supervise and support section managers, lead the staff, and ensure the organisation and resources are appropriate to the service’s missions;
• Lead the preparation and monitoring of the budget, oversee the management of financial resources, and ensure compliance with internal control processes;
• Prepare and supervise dossiers with political, strategic, or financial stakes, advise municipal authorities, and ensure the implementation of their decisions;
• Guarantee the quality, legality, and continuity of services, as well as compliance with current standards and directives;
• Represent the service to authorities, institutional partners, and external organisations, and develop collaborations necessary to fulfil its missions;
• Participate in defining strategic orientations and lead cross-cutting projects contributing to the evolution of social policies and responding to the population’s needs.

Profile sought

• Hold a higher education qualification (university, university of applied sciences, federal diploma) or demonstrate equivalent experience;
• Ideally have specific training in the field of social policy;
• Have proven experience in a managerial role, notably in team leadership and public policy management;
• Have experience in managing complex projects and collaborating with political authorities;
• Possess extensive knowledge in social, socio-health, and social insurance fields;
• Have a good understanding of public finances, governance mechanisms, and administrative processes;
• Have excellent command of French, both spoken and written; knowledge of other languages is an asset;
• Be proficient with common computer tools;
• Be able to provide, upon request, a clean criminal record and an extract from the debt enforcement office.

Skills and personal qualities

• Demonstrate diplomacy, interpersonal skills, and ease in relationships;
• Act with integrity, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with diverse interlocutors;
• Develop and maintain effective collaborations with network partners;
• Show listening skills, openness, and a solution-oriented approach;
• Demonstrate dynamism, proactivity, and the ability to take initiative;
• Support teams through change processes;
• Show analytical, synthesis, and decision-making abilities.

Start date: to be agreed.

Salary

According to the City of Sion staff regulations and the Municipality’s salary scale.

Information regarding the job description and salary can be obtained from Mr Philippe Varone, President, tel. 027 324 11 02 or from Mr Ludovic Bruchez, Head of Human Resources, tel. 027 324 11 35.

Applications, including CV, cover letter, diplomas, references, and certificates, must be submitted online via our recruitment platform accessible on our website https://www.sion.ch/offres-emploi , until 22 November 2026.

Any incomplete or late applications will be rejected.