Head of the Neighborhoods and Social Affairs Sector between 80% and 90%

Head of the Neighborhoods and Social Affairs Sector between 80% and 90% The Youth and Social Cohesion Service is responsible, on one hand, for activities related to childhood and youth, neighborhoods, extracurricular services, and the youth dental clinic. It also steers policies regarding youth, integration, the housing office, social cohesion, seniors, and the fight against precariousness. In connection with numerous associations, it brings together approximately 250 employees in very diverse professional fields. As part of its strategy to promote social cohesion, the Ville d’Yverdon-les-Bains is announcing a competition, for the Service de la jeunesse et cohésion sociale, for the position of: Head of the Neighborhoods and Social Affairs Sector between 80% and 90% Your missions and responsibilities: Design, steer, and implement municipal policies regarding community and social action in neighborhoods. Analyze the needs of the population and develop innovative, concrete, and sustainable responses. Ensure the direction of the sector and guarantee the quality of services as well as budget monitoring. Lead, coach, and supervise a multidisciplinary team. Develop, animate, and coordinate relations with external partners. Contribute, as a member of the Executive Committee, to the definition of the strategic orientations of the Service. Supervise the allocation processes for municipal social aid. Your profile: University or HES Master's degree in social sciences, social work, or a title deemed equivalent. Excellent knowledge of Yverdon institutions, as well as Vaud and Swiss legislation regarding social action. Significant professional experience in the field of social cohesion. Solid experience in team management and additional training in the field of management desired. Training and/or experience in project management. Training as a practitioner trainer, an asset. Sense of public service and organization, rigor and autonomy. Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong capacity to build relationships and cooperate with partners. What we offer you: The opportunity to lead the development of a strategic sector of social cohesion. A varied position with high responsibilities within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The stimulating challenges related to the development of a rapidly growing city. For any additional information, you can contact Madame Preeti Damon, deputy to the Head of Service, during office hours (). We draw your attention to the fact that only online applications on the site as well as complete files will be processed. The Ville d’Yverdon-les-Bains, concerned with promoting diversity within its administration, pays great attention to different life paths and does everything possible to guarantee equal treatment within its recruitment processes. We look forward to receiving your application. Application deadline: 9 August 2026 Start date: to be agreed jpidf1478f5jm jit0730jm jiy26jm