Hölstein
Municipal Administrator (80-100%)
- 17 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Hölstein
About the job
A strong local identityThe municipality of Hölstein (BL) is a vibrant residential community in Basel-Landschaft with 2700 inhabitants in the picturesque Waldenburg valley. It impresses with a combination of rural idyll, historic charm, and excellent transport connections. As part of a succession arrangement, we are looking for a committed and down-to-earth personality as
Municipal Administrator (80-100%)
In this varied role, you will take on the professional, personnel, and administrative leadership of the municipal administration. Together with your team (a total of 20 employees), you will ensure the competent implementation of the legal framework and resolutions of the municipal council or the Hölstein sovereign (from September 2026, as part of an administrative cooperation, also those of the municipality of Lampenberg). In everyday life, you are a sparring partner for your employees, the staff unit for the municipal council and the municipal assembly, as well as the implementer of diverse projects. As a modern service provider, you deliver all internal and external services cost-effectively and performance-oriented. To succeed in this exciting hub function, organisational and leadership strength, high social competence, engaging communication skills, and great flexibility are required. Essential for your success is your enjoyment of a generalist role as well as a flair and a strong
interest in political affairs
Formally, we expect initial leadership experience, solid commercial knowledge, advanced training (HF, FH and/or a diploma as a municipal administrator), sound IT skills, and confident German language skills in speaking and writing. Ideally, you have already gained professional experience in public administration. We offer you a wide variety of dossiers, collaboration with different stakeholders, and attractive employment conditions (further training, home office options, etc.). In addition, you will find a well-coordinated team and a committed municipal council.
Peter Isler looks forward to your application, which you should please submit online. We guarantee absolute discretion.
Wilhelm AG
St. Alban-Vorstadt 14
4052 Basel
Telephone +41 61 228 10 10
www.wilhelm.ch
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