Head of Department / Deputy Head of Department Presidency / Deputy Municipal Secretary, 80 to 100 %

• 05 September 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Wädenswil

Wädenswil is an attractive town located on the left bank of Lake Zurich, with a little more than 26,000 inhabitants. The municipal administration employs approximately 380 employees who provide comprehensive services to the population daily.

For the Presidency department, we are looking for a committed, innovative and forward-looking personality as

In this role, your objective is to contribute to the continuous development of our municipal administration as a service and client-oriented service provider.

Your areas of activity

• Direction and management of the department: Management of the personnel of the Presidency department with the services of resident affairs, civil status and funerals, the municipal library, the mayor's office and the debt collection office as well as the presidency secretariat (approximately 30 employees). Close collaboration within the department's management conference as well as with the municipal secretary (full representation).
• Municipal council affairs and minute-taking: Responsibility for the complete preparation and follow-up of municipal council sessions, including active participation and the legal maintenance of minutes. Consultative collaboration at the municipal council for proposals and referendums.
• Elections and votations: Overall responsibility for the organization, conduct and follow-up of elections and votations.
• Projects and development (depending on the level of activity): Taking charge of important projects as well as participating in the design of the administration within the framework of innovative development projects.

What you bring

• Education: Higher education in administration or equivalent training as well as in-depth knowledge of public law.
• Experience: Several years of administrative experience in a comparable management role.
• Skills: Great service availability, client orientation, negotiation skills, discretion and pleasure in actively participating in digital transformation are required.

We offer you a responsible, varied and dynamic activity with a great deal of leeway and strong external visibility. You will find a well-trained and motivated team as well as modern employment conditions.

For more information, please feel free to contact Oliver Küng, municipal secretary, telephone 044 789 72 10.

Have we aroused your interest? We cordially invite you to apply via the online portal of the city of Wädenswil. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be taken into account.