Employee in Business Management (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The General Secretariat of the Department of Construction and Environment is the staff unit of the Head of Department for the management of the department and political affairs. In addition, the General Secretariat takes on various cross-sectional tasks to support and lead the offices.

For the General Secretariat, we are looking for an

Employee in Business Management (m/f/d)

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

Workload: 60%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• You process and coordinate demanding departmental, government, and cantonal council matters, working closely with the department management.
• You review, edit, and coordinate submissions, consultations, and co-reports, ensuring their quality.
• You keep track of deadlines, schedules, and processes even when handling several parallel matters.
• You contribute to the departmental preparation and follow-up of the weekly government meetings and the sessions of the cantonal council.
• When information, documents, or initial assessments of issues are needed at short notice, you provide reliable foundations.

What distinguishes you

• 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

What we offer

• A varied role at the interface of politics and administration
• Direct collaboration with the department 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

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Head of Business Management, General Secretariat

Shannen Schwarz, telephone 058 229 66 84