Head of Department Central Services

About the job

Head of Department Central Services

The Centre for Social Affairs is one of the largest associations of its kind in Switzerland. On behalf of 28 municipalities with a catchment area of over 100,000 people, we work with great commitment, low-threshold access and networking in the following areas: Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB), professional guardianship, social counselling, mother and father counselling, addiction counselling and school social work.

The Central Services department ensures important cross-sectional tasks for the entire Centre for Social Affairs as an internal service provider. These include Human Resources, Finance, Graphics and Communication, IT, Facility Management, Quality as well as Legal Services for the Executive Management and the Association Management. The department supports employees and managers at the three locations and thus creates the conditions for a professional and smooth operational process. 

As the previous postholder is seeking a new professional direction after eleven successful years with us, the position is to be newly filled from December 2026 or by agreement. 

Your tasks

As Head of Department, you lead the Central Services area and, together with your 11-member team, make a significant contribution to the further development of the Centre for Social Affairs. You are a member of the Executive Management and actively shape the operational development. 

• Participation in the Executive Management of the Centre for Social Affairs
• Responsibility for the operational implementation and further development of services in the areas of HR, Finance, IT, Communication, Facility Management, Quality and Legal Services 
• Ensuring quality, knowledge transfer and professional development in your department and beyond 
• Overall coordination of cross-location and cross-departmental collaboration 
• Participation in internal and external working groups, projects and specialist committees 
• Personnel management, promotion and support of employees 
• Cooperation with municipalities, specialist offices, authorities and other stakeholders

Your profile

• Completed studies in Business Administration, Public Management or a comparable tertiary-level qualification 
• Good knowledge and experience in several of the areas of Finance and Accounting, HR, IT, Project Management or Organisational Development
• Excellent communication skills and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable field as well as leadership training and leadership experience 
• High reliability and resilience and openness to change 
• Integrative, mature and trustworthy personality

What we offer you

Paid breaks of 15 minutes per half-day 25-33 days holiday, possibility of unpaid leave/sabbatical and additional holiday purchase of 1-2 weeks Appreciative atmosphere and collegial working climate Flexible working hours model, possibility of home office Birthday off (pro rata) Temporal and financial support for further training

Your contacts for

Questions about the application process
Christine Albisser
HRM Specialist
041 914 34 29
Questions about the position
Jim Wolanin
Managing Director
0419143429

Are you interested?
We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, Christine Albisser and Jim Wolanin will be happy to assist you. Applications by e-mail cannot be considered.

Your workplace

Centre for Social Affairs
Bankstrasse 3b
6281 Hochdorf
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