Deputy Public Relations and Data Protection Officer - 50-100% | Oberarth SZ
BBZ Pfäffikon
Arth
Key information
- Publication date:07 August 2025
- Workload:50 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Arth
Job summary
Join the Kanton Schwyz as a Deputy Data Protection Officer, working in a supportive environment. Enjoy meaningful work in beautiful nature settings.
Tasks
- Represent public relations and data protection officers.
- Monitor data protection regulations in local governmental bodies.
- Provide legal advice on data protection issues to various entities.
Skills
- Law degree from a Swiss university and extensive data protection experience.
- Strong organizational skills and time management abilities.
- Team-oriented with social competence and empathy.
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What you can achieve
- Representation of the Public Relations and Data Protection Officers
- Monitoring the application of data protection regulations by cantonal and municipal authorities through advice and control, as well as drafting corresponding legal assessments and statements
- Advising cantonal and municipal authorities as well as private individuals on data protection issues, particularly through legal research in various legal frameworks and corresponding written and telephone assessments and statements
- Organizational and administrative tasks such as accounting for invoices and certain inquiries, evaluations, entries, compilations, and controls
- Participation in meetings of working groups in the field of data protection and/or public relations principles and reporting, if necessary
- Possibly contributing to various projects of the data protection office
- The deputy data protection officer performs their tasks independently and autonomously and is under the supervision of the responsible authorities of the cantonal agreement
What distinguishes you
- Legal university degree from a Swiss university (Doctorate, Licentiate, or Master's)
- In-depth knowledge of data protection law
- Several years of relevant professional experience
- Methodological competence, self-organization, and good time management
- Social competence and empathy
- Team ability, willingness to perform, and independence
The application deadline is August 31, 2025. Please upload your complete application documents - consisting of a CV, photo, references, criminal record extract, debt collection register extract, and copies of certificates - in the applicant management system.
The selection is made by the responsible authorities of the cantons of Schwyz (Cantonal Council), Obwalden (Cantonal Council), and Nidwalden (Government Council). The Justice Committee of the Legal and Justice Commission of the Canton of Schwyz conducts the preliminary procedure (selection, interviews, and election recommendation).
Your advantages
- Meaningful activities in the heart of Switzerland amidst beautiful nature and recreational areas
- Diverse, challenging, and interesting work with short decision-making paths
- Diverse and extensive training opportunities with generous support
- Attractive social benefits and a dedicated pension fund with good benefits
- Flexible working forms and time models, support for family and work, half-fare subscription, and other benefits
Your contact persons
If you have questions about the application process, Judith Schelbert from the Human Resources Office will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
Your new employer
The approximately 2000 employees in the Canton of Schwyz take care of the concerns of the population and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the Canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfill their responsible tasks in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Further information can be obtained from KR Matthias Kessler, President of the Legal and Justice Commission, Tel. +41 41 811 66 77 (regarding the election process), or Eveline Jost, Public Relations and Data Protection Officer, Tel. +41 41 859 16 20 (regarding the job profile).
