Stadt Illnau-Effretikon
Effretikon
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Head of Society and Member of the Executive Management 80 – 100%
- 11 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Effretikon
Job summary
Join the city of Illnau-Effretikon, nestled between Winterthur and Zürich. This vibrant community offers a fulfilling opportunity for around 18,000 residents.
Tasks
- Lead a dedicated team of 40 in strategic and operational management.
- Collaborate on developing and executing city administration goals.
- Guide projects in social contexts and support decision-making processes.
Skills
- Hold a relevant degree and have substantial leadership experience.
- Possess strong leadership and social skills to motivate teams.
- Communicate effectively, understanding political processes.
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About the job
The city of Illnau-Effretikon - located between Winterthur and Zurich - offers attractive conditions for around 18,000 inhabitants with its rural and urban areas, hamlets, centres and the historic village of Kyburg.
The Society Department is committed with great dedication to an inclusive and liveable city. It is the central point of contact for people in all phases of life.
As diverse as the people we support are our tasks. These range from asylum and integration, health and care financing, child and youth work, socio-culture, social assistance and counselling, supplementary benefits to AHV/IV to all municipal topics related to ageing policy.
As part of a forward-looking succession plan, we are looking for a committed, strong leadership personality from spring 2027 as
YOUR TASKS IN THIS ROLE ARE:
- Overall responsibility for the strategic, personnel, financial and professional management of the department with around 40 employees
- Participation in the development and implementation of the strategic goals of the city administration
- Management of the budget and ensuring efficient and effective use of resources
- Initiation, leadership and support of projects in the social context
- Preparation of decision-making bases and proposals for authorities
- Advice and support of the department head in strategic and professional matters
- Active collaboration with internal and external stakeholders as well as representation of the department internally and externally
YOUR PROFILE FITS EXCELLENTLY IF YOU:
- have completed a university or university of applied sciences degree in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, public management) or an equivalent qualification.
- have several years of leadership experience, ideally in public administration or a socially oriented environment.
- possess pronounced leadership and social skills and can motivate and further develop employees.
- are strong in conception, organisation and implementation of projects.
- think and act in a businesslike manner.
- have good knowledge of political processes and an understanding of internal administrative procedures.
- communicate confidently, appropriately for the audience and convincingly.
- have high resilience, initiative and a pronounced service orientation.
What we value in our work and many other information and impressions can be found at www.ilef.ch . For an initial exchange, you are welcome to contact Peter Wettstein, City Clerk, telephone 052 354 24 18.
Are you also ambitious to fulfil the service mandate of the city administration in tune with the times and actively shape the future? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.
