Head of Staff Services (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The public prosecutor's office is the independent investigative and prosecuting authority of the canton of St. Gallen, responsible for the uniform enforcement of the state's criminal claims. It conducts criminal investigations and concludes them by issuing closing orders or by prosecution in court.

The public prosecutor's office also handles the collection of fines, penalties, fees, and costs resulting from these as well as from court judgments in criminal matters, prepares the enforcement of substitute imprisonment for unpaid fines and penalties, and disposes of or destroys seized or confiscated items and assets.

As reinforcement in our team, we are looking for a committed personality for the new

Head of Staff Services (m/f/d)

Workload: 100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

An exciting role at the interface with the Chief Public Prosecutor, the Conference of the Public Prosecutor's Office of St. Gallen, the staff services, and cross-departmental committees.

Your tasks include

• Supporting and advising the Chief Public Prosecutor in the strategic orientation of the public prosecutor's office, in strategic planning and project management, as well as in personnel matters
• Managing the secretariat of the Conference of the Public Prosecutor's Office of St. Gallen, including preparation and follow-up of meetings and responsibility for minutes
• Leading the Staff Services team (currently 21 employees in finance and IT/criminal records)
• Overall responsibility for budget, financial, and resource planning of the public prosecutor's office, especially for the salary credit
• Participation in or coordination of projects of the SJD and the public prosecutor's office
• Coordination and handling of other central administrative and financial tasks of the public prosecutor's office

What distinguishes you

• Degree in economics (university or university of applied sciences) or practical training in administration, justice, or politics
• IT affinity and proven experience in at least two of the main activity areas (finance, IT, projects)
• Further training in change management, project or process management is an advantage
• Strategic-conceptual strength, networked thinking, as well as pronounced planning and organizational skills
• Cooperative and goal-oriented working and leadership style
• Flair for practical solutions and careful use of resources
• Experience from or network with partner authorities such as police, courts, and/or federal agencies is a plus

What we offer

• Modern equipped workplace in the heart of St. Gallen's old town
• Possibility of occasional home office after an introductory phase
• Contemporary employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated and innovative team
• A dynamic working environment with a willingness to develop

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information at:

The Chief Public Prosecutor, Christoph ILL, and the previous position holder, Roland Knaus, are happy to provide further information (058 229 33 40).