Etat du canton de Fribourg
Granges-Paccot, CH
Language Training Manager 80-100%
- 24 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Granges-Paccot, CH
Job summary
Join the CPI as a Language Training Manager in Granges-Paccot. Embrace a collaborative environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead and innovate the Language training domain for adults.
- Ensure quality and compliance with CPI's management system.
- Supervise a team of trainers and develop training programs.
Skills
- Higher education or equivalent, plus adult teaching experience.
- Strong pedagogical skills and team leadership.
- Bilingual in French and German.
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About the job
Language Training Manager
Granges-Paccot, CH, Sarine, CH
Who are we?
The CPI (Interprofessional Advanced Training Centre), based in Fribourg since 1986, is a public adult continuing education centre. We offer more than 250 courses, prepare candidates for federal certificates and diplomas, and also manage training programmes commissioned by the public employment service and the cantonal AI Office. Certified ISO 21001:2018, we place quality, adaptability and professional support for adults at the heart of our mission.
For our language training sector, we are looking for a sector manager.
The training offer in French and German targets a diverse adult audience and combines several regulations: labour market measures (LMM) commissioned by the Public Employment Service (PES) for job seekers, FIDE French courses and French courses for migrants aimed at integration, as well as courses for individuals and companies. The position combines managing a team of 2 training managers and about a dozen occasional trainers. The management part is estimated at 30-40%. You will also teach in one or other language, which represents 60-70% of the job description.
Why join us?
Joining the CPI means contributing to the development of skills that shape the future. You will work in a collaborative, stimulating and innovative environment where initiative is encouraged and everyone can have a tangible impact. Together, we support individuals and organisations in their professional development
Your missions
- Lead, develop and represent the Languages sector
- Develop an innovative training offer that meets the needs of the market and partners
- Ensure the quality of services in accordance with the CPI management system (ISO 21001:2018) and the requirements of clients
- Manage the budget, monitor indicators and ensure continuous improvement
- Supervise and support training managers and occasional trainers, and support the development of their skills
- Evaluate teaching practices
- Design, in collaboration with the team, face-to-face, remote and hybrid training programmes
- Deliver training in French and/or German and support learners until they achieve their goals
Desired profile
- Higher professional education or equivalent training
- Federal adult education trainer diploma (or equivalent qualification), or willing to obtain it quickly
- Proven experience in adult education, ideally in language teaching
- Experience in team management or demonstrated ability to perform a management role
- Strong pedagogical skills and ability to support the professional development of trainers
- Proficiency in digital training tools and common IT tools
- Knowledge of labour market measures (LMM), the FIDE framework or language certifications is an asset
- Initiative, organisational skills, leadership, ability to unite teams and quality orientation
- Bilingual French / German (spoken and written)
Contact details
Nicolas Gelmi, CPI Director T +41 26 305 27 94, nicolas.gelmi@cpi.ch
