Secretary of the municipal council (80 - 100 %)

• 16 juillet 2026 • 80 - 100% • Indefinite duration • St. Margrethen 2026-07-16 St. Margrethen is a diverse, attractive and dynamic municipality with an urban character. Approximately 6'700 inhabitants benefit from a modern service-oriented administration, which is committed daily to a high quality of life and a strong place of residence and business. As part of a succession, following the retirement of the long-standing job holder, the political municipality of St. Margrethen is looking for, starting from 1st June 2027 or by agreement, a committed, strong-willed and responsible personality with strong leadership skills. To ensure a smooth handover, a start date from 1st December 2026 would be desirable. Secretary of the municipal council (80 - 100 %) In this central key function, you contribute significantly to the success of the collaboration between politics, administration and the population. You support the municipal council in strategic and operational matters, coordinate the administration and actively participate in the development of our municipality. Your tasks • management of the municipal secretariat on a personal and professional level • support and advice to the mayor as well as to the municipal council on legal, organizational and strategic matters • ensure and coordinate political processes, including the organization and the taking of minutes of municipal assemblies, elections and votes • central contact person for the concerns, requests and queries of the population and the administration • management and participation in the preparation, development and implementation of municipal regulations and ordinances • responsibility for professional, recipient-adapted internal and external communication, as well as media work • project management as well as participation in cross-functional initiatives Your profile • basic commercial training, preferably in public administration, with higher education or continuing education (e.g. CAS, MAS) or a university degree in law or a comparable qualification (e.g. legal agent) • professional and management experience in a comparable function • in-depth knowledge of municipal and administrative law • pronounced political understanding as well as pleasure in collaborating with authorities, administration and the population • strong service orientation, diplomatic skill and confident presentation • confident oral and written expression in the German language We offer you • a versatile and responsible management function with a large margin of maneuver • the possibility to actively participate in the development of the municipality and its administration • direct collaboration with the mayor and the municipal council • an exciting and varied field of activity at the interface of politics, administration and the population • modern employment conditions as well as attractive social benefits • a committed team and an appreciative work culture • workplace • 9430 St. Margrethen • St. Margrethen • 9430 • St. Margrethen