Specialist in Forest Ownership (a)
- 08 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
From 01.01.2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for you as
Specialist in Forest Ownership (a)
Bern | 60% - 100%
You represent the interests of the forestry operation towards the diverse stakeholders of the forest. In doing so, you review and coordinate non-forestry projects in the forest so that all forest services can be sustainably provided by the forestry operation. Do you enjoy working in an urban forest environment and have an interest in legal matters? Then you are the perfect reinforcement for our forestry team.
These are your tasks
- Implementation and further development of the operational welfare concept
- Protection of owner interests towards neighbours, applicants, operators, forest visitors, etc.
- Utilisation of non-forestry forest services
- Processing and negotiation of contractual arrangements for non-forestry projects in the forest (e.g. operational services, rights of proximity)
- Review and coordination of non-forestry projects in the forest (e.g. orienteering runs, forest sofas, educational institutions)
- Participation in projects and public relations
What distinguishes you
- Bachelor in Forest Sciences (FH) or comparable qualification
- Interest in legal matters in the area of land ownership and forest management
- Enjoyment in dealing with the diverse stakeholders of the forestry operation
- High presentation skills and negotiation ability
- Independent and structured working style
- Very good user knowledge of MS Office and GIS
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form
What distinguishes us
Working in the heart of nature
Your workplace is in or directly at the forest. Our modern offices on the edge of Bremgartenwald are easily accessible by public transport, bicycle or car.
Sustainable work
With your work, you make an important contribution to the near-natural and sustainable management of forests and help to ensure the diverse forest services for current and future generations.
At the cutting edge
Through collaboration with universities in the field of forestry, we are a competence centre for forest care in the urban environment, always at the cutting edge and applying innovative methods.
Small team, short distances
With us, you work in a small, well-coordinated team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
Above-standard social insurances
You benefit from above-standard pension fund contributions, to which we contribute 60%. We have our own solid pension fund, fully cover your premiums for accident and daily sickness benefits insurance, and pay a childcare allowance.
Training and further education
You will be supported financially and with time credits for training and further education. You can also develop personally in everyday work; we accompany you in this.
Questions about the position
Philipp Hug , Co-Head Forestry Operation
+41 31 328 86 48
Philipp Hug , Co-Head Forestry Operation
+41 31 328 86 48
The Burgergemeinde Bern is a municipality according to the Bernese cantonal constitution. It works for the benefit of all people in the city and canton of Bern in the areas of social affairs, environment and nature, culture, urban living space Bern, sport, education and science. The Burgergemeinde Bern finances its activities with income from its own assets and does not levy taxes. It employs around 800 staff in 13 institutions and departments.
The Burgergemeinde Bern is one of the largest forest owners in Switzerland. The forestry operation manages around 3680 hectares of forest in a near-natural and sustainable manner. Furthermore, it manages around 500 hectares of forest on behalf of other owners. The goal is to ensure the diverse forest services (wood production, leisure and recreation, protection and ecology) for current and future generations.
The Burgergemeinde Bern is one of the largest forest owners in Switzerland. The forestry operation manages around 3680 hectares of forest in a near-natural and sustainable manner. Furthermore, it manages around 500 hectares of forest on behalf of other owners. The goal is to ensure the diverse forest services (wood production, leisure and recreation, protection and ecology) for current and future generations.
