Director Support Social Department

With around 2400 employees, the Sozialdepartement of the Stadt Zürich works every day for a social Zürich. We are there for everyone and support children, young people, and adults in various life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighborhoods. In the Dienstabteilung Support Sozialdepartement (SDS), the administrative services of the Sozialdepartement are consolidated. With around 200 employees and in the four business areas HR, Finanzen, Informatik and Controlling und Infrastruktur, SDS ensures the back office for all employees of the SD, so that they can dedicate themselves every day to the residents of the Stadt Zürich. Due to retirement, we are looking for a successor as of 1. Juni 2027 or by arrangement. Director Support Sozialdepartement ## 80-100 % Tasks • You bear overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management as well as the orientation of the Dienstabteilung Support Sozialdepartement (SDS) with the specialist departments HR, Finanzen, Informatik, Controlling und Infrastruktur. • You are responsible for ensuring and further developing the offers and services of SDS with high service quality on the basis of modern, digital processes. • You represent the support-specific interests of the Sozialdepartement in the Stadtverwaltung (in working groups, projects, etc.). • You strengthen the cooperation with the customers of SDS as well as city-internal and external stakeholders. • You lead the members of the Geschäftsleitung SDS and promote their further development. • You are a member of the Geschäftsleitung of the Sozialdepartement and are co-responsible for a continuous, future-oriented design and further development of the Sozialdepartement. Profile • University or technical college degree with further training at MAS/CAS level in Public Management und Führung. • Several years of leadership experience at management level in private companies, large organizations, or public administrations. • Practical management knowledge in one or more support areas is an advantage: HR, Finanzen, Informatik or Facility Management. • Pronounced understanding of the impact of the support areas on the entire Sozialdepartement. • Interest in social topics and in an activity in the socio-political environment. • Comprehensive experience in project and change management. • Ability for rapid and comprehensive analysis of complex issues and development of holistic solutions. • High service orientation and implementation strength, great will to shape. We offer With your actions as Director of the support services, you support the daily work of all employees in the Sozialdepartement. Well-coordinated, professionally competent teams with high commitment and loyalty await you. As a member of the Geschäftsleitung of the Sozialdepartement, you take responsibility in orienting the municipal and departmental services towards future challenges. In addition, you benefit from the attractive employment conditions of the Stadt Zürich and a workplace in the middle of the city. Interested? Then we look forward to your online application via the link by Saturday, 5. September 2026 at the latest. For questions regarding the work content, Iris Pulfer, Departementssekretärin SD, iris.pulfer@zuerich.ch, is happy to assist you. For questions regarding the application process, Caroline Zuber, Leiterin HR KESB, caroline.zuber@zuerich.ch, is happy to assist you.