Head of Legal and Social Affairs Department KESB 80%

The Child and Adult Protection Authority KESB is responsible for ensuring the protection of adults and children. The Legal & Social Affairs Department conducts investigations in child and adult protection and supports the authority members in their further tasks.

From 1 October 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a

• Assuming the personnel, professional and organisational leadership of the interdisciplinary Legal and Social Affairs Department with 12 employees
• Professional instruction, support and promotion of employees as well as ensuring business, quality and deadline control for the investigation and support tasks assigned to the department
• Further development of the department regarding the standardisation of investigations in child and adult protection as well as ensuring the implementation of defined processes
• Co-shaping the organisation as a member of the management team and participating in overarching organisational, quality and development issues
• Assuming the liaison function between management, authority and departments as well as internal and external interfaces
• Leading or participating in various working groups and projects
• Possibly participating as a deputy authority member

• Tertiary qualification in law or social work
• Several years of professional and leadership experience, preferably in a KESB, an administration or at a court
• Independent, pragmatic, assertive, structured and networked-thinking leadership personality with a sense of humour
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written form
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration as well as willingness to take responsibility and contribute constructively to the whole
• Cooperation-promoting, socially competent and confident demeanour
• Respectful and reflective approach to people in difficult life situations

• A meaningful, challenging and responsible role as a leader with a key professional role in an exciting environment
• A motivated, interdisciplinary team that supports each other
• The opportunity to help shape and further develop our KESB
• Modern working conditions and an attractive workplace near Dietikon train station