Head of Archaeological Investigations 80 - 100%
Stettbach
Key information
- Publication date:02 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Stettbach
Job summary
Join the Department of Archaeology and Heritage in Zurich! Lead archaeological investigations and preserve cultural heritage for future generations.
Tasks
- Oversee daily operations like assessing building applications and documenting finds.
- Manage four departments with strategic focuses and be part of the leadership team.
- Collaborate closely with excavation, collections, and data teams.
Skills
- Degree in archaeology with interdisciplinary understanding and team leadership experience.
- Strong negotiation skills and project management experience.
- Familiarity with financial resource management and digital potentials.
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Head of Archaeological Investigations 80 - 100%
Are you interested in the history of the canton of Zurich? The Department of Archaeology and Monument Preservation at the Office for Spatial Development protects and documents cultural assets from all eras and is committed to ensuring that the canton of Zurich can preserve its archaeological and architectural heritage and pass it on to future generations.
As of February 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for an experienced person to lead the archaeological investigations in the canton of Zurich.
As of February 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for an experienced person to lead the archaeological investigations in the canton of Zurich.
Your tasks:
- Responsibility for day-to-day business (building permit assessments, documentation of archaeological sites, archive-compliant filing and scientific valorization)
- Management of four specialist areas with strategic focus and member of the management team
- Close cooperation with the sub-areas of excavation technology, collections, and data
- Co-development and ongoing strategic review of the department's orientation
- Contribution of expertise in overarching planning and construction tasks as well as use and application of procedures for interest identification and balancing
- Standardization of processes
Your profile:
- Completed studies in archaeology (prehistory and early history, provincial Roman or medieval/modern times)
- Strong understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration and digital potentials
- Several years of experience in archaeological practice and team leadership
- High social competence, negotiation skills, and experience in administrative processes as well as project management
- Familiarity with the Pareto principle and careful handling of personnel and financial resources
Your benefits:
- Exciting and varied activity in a dynamic environment
- Opportunity to help shape and further develop the department
- Attractive employment conditions and training opportunities
- Collaboration with a committed and competent team
- Workplace in Stettbach, a few S-Bahn minutes from Zurich
The upcoming generational change 2025/2026 brings some personnel changes in the management of Archaeology and Monument Preservation. This offers the exciting opportunity to actively shape this process.
Beat Eberschweiler is head of the Department of Archaeology and Monument Preservation until the end of 2026 and may be your future boss until then. He is available for your specific questions: 043 259 69 05. We look forward to your online application. Your new environment: zh.ch/en/sport-culture/culture/cultural-heritage, more jobs: zh.ch/jobs.
looking ahead – shaping – preserving
Beat Eberschweiler is head of the Department of Archaeology and Monument Preservation until the end of 2026 and may be your future boss until then. He is available for your specific questions: 043 259 69 05. We look forward to your online application. Your new environment: zh.ch/en/sport-culture/culture/cultural-heritage, more jobs: zh.ch/jobs.
looking ahead – shaping – preserving
