Gemeinde Männedorf
Männedorf
Head of Department Environment and Energy 80 - 100%
- 11 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Männedorf
Job summary
Shape the energy and environmental future of Männedorf actively. Join a key role with great design freedom.
Tasks
- Lead the Environment and Energy department with a focus on team development.
- Design the future of energy and climate policy for the community.
- Initiate and manage projects in environmental, energy, and biodiversity areas.
Skills
- Education in environment, energy, or construction; leadership experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills in German for all levels.
- Proficient in Office 365 and ideally GIS applications.
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About the job
Actively shape the energy and environmental future of Männedorf – take on responsibility in a key role with great scope for design.
Head of Department Environment and Energy 80 - 100%
In this role, you take overall responsibility for the Environment and Energy department – personnel, technical and organisational. You actively shape the sustainable development of Männedorf and effectively implement strategic topics. You can expect a versatile key position with great scope for design, high visibility and direct influence on reducing Männedorf’s CO2 emissions.
Your tasks:
- You lead the Environment and Energy department in a goal-oriented manner and further develop your team
- You shape the energy and climate policy future of the municipality (e.g. Energy City label, Energy Fund)
- You coordinate and manage measures to achieve climate targets and the climate strategy and support the implementation of measures
- You initiate, lead and accompany projects in the areas of environment, energy and biodiversity
- You advise the municipal council, administration and population on environmental and energy issues
- You visualise successes in efficiency improvements, reduction of CO2 emissions, etc. in easily readable dashboards, accompanied by periodic status and success reports
- You ensure public relations in coordination with communications and politics
- You represent the municipality in regional and cantonal expert committees and networks
- You actively contribute your expertise to projects and commissions
- You work closely with internal departments and take on an important hub function
Your profile:
- Education in the field of environment, energy or construction (FH, HF, university or equivalent)
- Several years of experience in project management and ideally initial leadership experience
- Knowledge of environmental, energy and construction legislation is an advantage
- Confident use of Office 365, ideally also GIS applications
- High degree of independence, sense of responsibility and entrepreneurial thinking
- Understanding of political decision-making processes and administrative procedures
- Convincing communication skills as well as negotiation skills and a solution- and implementation-oriented working style
- Fluent communication in German – appropriate for all levels
Your prospects:
- Responsible leadership role with direct impact on municipal development
- Exciting and meaningful working environment in a committed team
- Contemporary employment conditions and flexible working models
- Active support for professional and personal development
Interviews:
Due to the holiday period, interviews will start in calendar week 35. You will be actively contacted by us in calendar week 34.
Start date:
The position starts on 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
Contact and application:
If you would like to learn more about this position, Peter Imhof, Head of Operations, is happy to provide information. (Tel. 044 921 67 12, peter.imhof@maennedorf.ch).
We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal. "Apply online now"
