Head of Social Affairs

Head of Social Affairs Permanent position Stiftung Alterswohnungen der Stadt Zürich As of 1. October 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a qualified and communicative personality for this newly created position Tasks You will build up the new Social Affairs department, create efficient structures and processes for it, and clarify the deployment of your employees' resources. You will position the department strategically internally and externally, taking into account the objectives of the organization. You will ensure demand- and need-oriented social work and socio-cultural support for the tenants of the SAW and, in doing so, identify any need for further development and professionalization of the services offered. You will ensure the demand-oriented and effective promotion of coexistence in the SAW elderly and multi-generational settlements. You will work interdisciplinary with the other areas and departments of the SAW and network with external stakeholders beyond the organizational boundaries. Profile Completed Master's degree in the field of Social Work, Social Management, Community Work, or comparable qualification. Further training in elderly care is an advantage. Several years of professional experience in a social, housing-related, or community-oriented context as well as proven leadership experience. Open, innovation-loving, solution- and team-oriented personality with high initiative. Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as very good expression in the German language, both spoken and written. Resilience and decision-making and assertiveness. We offer A responsible position in a lively, interdisciplinary environment awaits you. As an employee of the SAW, you benefit from attractive employment conditions according to the personnel laws of the Stadt Zürich as well as targeted training and further education opportunities. In addition to at least four weeks of vacation, you are entitled to six days of company holidays. Your workplace is located approx. 10 min. from Zürich Hauptbahnhof in the heart of Kreis 4. About us The Stiftung Alterswohnungen der Stadt Zürich SAW currently operates 36 settlements with over 2000 affordable apartments for people aged 60 and over. It supports its tenants with practical, social and nursing services, thereby enabling them to have a high quality of life into old age. By 2035, the SAW plans to put additional settlements with around 1000 additional apartments into operation. These are intended to optimally meet the requirements of the target group and create a basis for positive neighborly coexistence. More about the SAW at . Interested? Information will be gladly provided by Baumberger, Head of Central Services, Member of the Executive Board, Tel: . Reference No.: 50703 jpid8b968dcjm jit0731jm jiy26jm