Kanton St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Employee in Business Management (m/f/d)
- 04 September 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- St.Gallen
About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.For the General Secretariat, we are looking for an
Employee in Business Management (m/f/d)
from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement- You process and coordinate demanding departmental, government, and cantonal council matters, working closely with the departmental management.
- You review, edit, and coordinate proposals, consultations, and co-reports, ensuring their quality.
- You keep track of deadlines, schedules, and procedures even when handling several parallel matters.
- You assist in the departmental preparation and follow-up of the weekly government meetings as well as the sessions of the cantonal council.
- When information, documents, or initial assessments of issues are needed at short notice, you provide reliable foundations.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Political Science, or a comparable qualification
- Professional experience in public administration is an advantage, as well as a proven interest in political processes and administrative procedures
- Confidence in editing demanding texts
- Structured, careful working style with a strong awareness of quality, even under deadline pressure
- Confident and reflective use of IT and administrative systems as well as common AI tools
- A varied role at the interface of politics and administration
- Direct collaboration with the departmental management and a broad network within the administration
- A small, well-coordinated team that supports each other
- Modern employment conditions and a centrally located workplace in the city of St. Gallen
Shannen Schwarz, Telephone 058 229 66 84
