Assistant to the Mayor

Assistant to the Mayor (80 %) The lake, the Aare, the imposing mountain panorama, the medieval old town and numerous local recreation areas – that is all Thun. The approximately 800 employees of the Thun city administration ensure the smooth fulfillment and further development of municipal tasks across five directorates. An interesting task awaits you in this environment: As of 1. November 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for an independent personality for a fixed-term maternity cover until 31. July 2027 (with the option of a subsequent permanent position at a workload of 20 %) as Assistant to the Mayor (80 %) Your tasks: In this demanding hub function, you will independently manage the secretariat of the Mayor and thus create the prerequisites for an efficient and effective fulfillment of all tasks associated with this office. You are the contact point for all internal and external contacts and stakeholders, triage inquiries as well as concerns and resolve them, as far as possible, independently or in consultation with the Mayor. Careful agenda management, appointment coordination and preparation of appointments are part of your daily tasks. You create municipal council resolutions for receptions and apéro donations. You manage the secretariat of the Presidential and Urban Development Subcommittee, including minute-taking as well as meeting preparation and follow-up (1 evening shift per month). You are responsible for the monthly review of the time recording of all employees of the Presidential + Urban Development Directorate and are available for questions. You manage the confidential substantive and personnel matters as well as pending dossiers and business of the Mayor. You support the personal communication of the Mayor, especially in social media. You bring with you: Your proactive and thinking-along nature allows you to plan and organize foresightfully as well as to meet appointments. In addition to training in the commercial field, you ideally bring professional experience in a comparable position as well as specialist further training in the commercial, communicative or organizational field (e.g. Directorate Assistant, Bernese municipal specialist, etc.). Style-secure and level-appropriate communication, very good IT user knowledge as well as sound knowledge in the field of social media. Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working You are connected to the Thun region, are familiar with local conditions and are interested in social and political issues. Thanks to your discretion, no confidential information escapes to the outside. A professional appearance as well as high flexibility round off your profile. What awaits you: An exciting and varied working environment at the pulse of administration, society and politics. Workplace in the heart of Thun (Rathaus), integrated into a small, motivated team. Attractive further training opportunities, contemporary employment and working conditions. Du-culture Seasonal subscriptions for Strandbad, Flussbad Schwäbis, Kunsteisbahn Discounts in the city library and in the municipal flower shop Legal initial information even for private concerns Childcare allowance in addition to the family allowance Further information will be gladly provided by , Assistant to the Mayor. Further info at jpid2609248jm jit0729jm jiy26jm