Managing Director 100%

About the job

Bachtelen is a leading centre of expertise in the canton of Solothurn for children and young people. With a broadly supported range of services in schooling, housing, therapy, counselling and family-supportive care, we are committed to the best possible promotion and integration of children and young people. Over 550 dedicated employees jointly create a culture of openness, professionalism and appreciation.

As Managing Director, you will take responsibility for further developing this meaningful task with foresight, empathy and leadership strength.

Your Tasks

• Responsibility for the operational management of the centre of expertise and the implementation of the strategic direction in collaboration with the board of the Bachtelen association
• Further development of the services in cooperation with the management, the extended management and their committed teams
• Representation of the institution towards authorities, politics and the public
• Maintenance of a value-oriented, open and innovative organisational culture

Your Profile

• University degree in education, social pedagogy or psychology
• Solid leadership training and several years of management experience
• Strategic, networked and entrepreneurial thinking
• Integrative, communicative and empathetic leadership personality

What We Offer

• Appreciative corporate culture and a competent, motivated team
• Annual working hours and possibility of home office
• Generous support for individual further training
• Working conditions that suit your life: flexible, fair, self-responsible
• Attractive remuneration and very good social benefits

Curious?

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

The position is expected to start on 1 October 2027. Gustav Keune, Managing Director, will leave Bachtelen at the end of December 2027 due to retirement. A careful handover will thus be ensured.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Marco Crivelli, President of the Bachtelen Association
032 654 11 99

Gustav Keune, Managing Director
032 654 85 11

Please submit your complete documents (max. 10 MB) by 6 November 2026.