Head of the Resource Staff Unit (80 - 100 %)

About the job

Start date:

1 May 2027 or by arrangement

Workplace:

Bern

20% Remote Work

The Resource Staff Unit supports the Judicial Administration Management in important administrative matters and forms the interface between courts, public prosecutor's office and cantonal administration.
As head, you will lead the Resource Staff Unit and actively shape its strategic development. In addition, you will participate in the meetings of the Judicial Administration Management in an advisory capacity.

For this versatile leadership role, we are looking for an experienced and convincing personality who is confident in the political environment and quickly grasps complex contexts. You act pragmatically, solution-oriented and with strong implementation skills. You succeed in bringing together different interests, developing viable solutions together and successfully managing change processes.

Your tasks

• Advising the Judicial Administration Management on strategic, organisational and legal-political issues.
• Responsibility for the management of the Judicial Administration Management, including the preparation of sound decision-making bases and the coordinated implementation of the resolutions passed.
• Leading the Resource Staff Unit with responsibility for the areas of finance, human resources, IT and organisation. The Resource Staff Unit also includes the coordination office for the criminal record and the fines collection.
• Steering in the central resource areas and ensuring coordinated implementation.
• Coordinating the flow of information between the Bern judiciary, parliament and government.
• Representing the interests of the judiciary in cantonal and inter-cantonal projects and committees.
• Shaping the digital transformation of the judiciary and early identification and assessment of relevant developments.

Your profile

• University degree in law or business administration, complemented by sound knowledge in the other field.
• Several years of leadership experience as well as proven experience in managing demanding projects and change initiatives.
• Experience in the judiciary and/or public administration is desirable.
• Broad expertise in the areas of finance, human resources, IT and organisation.
• Convincing personality with pronounced political acumen, strong presence and high social competence.
• Strategic, networked and entrepreneurial thinking with a clear vision for the further development of the judiciary.
• High initiative, forward-looking working style and strong implementation skills.
• Confident communication, strong editorial skills and very good knowledge of French.
• High resilience as well as a reliable and consistent leadership style characterised by trust, personal responsibility and clear communication.

We offer you

• A responsible key position with direct influence on the further development of the Bern judiciary.
• A modern, dynamic working environment with great scope for design and high personal responsibility.
• Attractive working conditions according to cantonal personnel law: flexible working hours, home office options and good social benefits.
• A workplace just a few minutes' walk from Bern station, in close proximity to the Botanical Garden and the Aare river.

Contact

Curious? Your contact for questions: Antonietta Martino Cornel, Head of Human Resources Justice, phone +41 31 633 45 53, antonietta.martinocornel@justice.be.ch

The Judicial Administration Management is the joint body of the High Court, Administrative Court and General Public Prosecutor's Office for self-administration. It represents the interests of the Bern judiciary vis-à-vis parliament and government, sets their strategic direction and ensures the targeted use of financial and personnel resources.

https://www.justice.be.ch