Head of Department for Advisory Services and Plant Protection
- 21 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Herisau
Job summary
Join a dynamic team in agricultural consulting and plant protection. Enjoy a supportive work environment with career growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead and manage the agricultural consulting and plant protection department.
- Advise farmers and agricultural families on key operational decisions.
- Support innovative projects and organize course offerings for agriculture.
Skills
- Completed degree in agronomy or equivalent with practical relevance.
- Experience in agricultural consulting with strong methodology skills.
- Excellent communication skills and high social competency.
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About the job
Professional and personnel management of the Advisory Services and Plant Protection department Advising farmers and farming families on important operational decisions Supporting the implementation of agricultural policy with information and advice Supervision of innovative projects Organisation of the course offerings for agriculture
Completed training 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.
