Head of Administration Social Services 80 - 100%

Head of Administration Social Services 80 - 100% Shaping instead of managing – take on responsibility and help shape the future of our social services! Küsnacht, thanks to its attractive location on Lake Zurich, is one of the most beautiful municipalities in the Canton of Zurich. As a modern and service-oriented administration, we continuously develop our offerings. Our social services are in an exciting phase of realignment. We are using the opportunity to further develop structures, processes, and cooperation in a future-oriented manner. For this purpose, we are creating a new key position and are looking for a committed, strong-leading, and innovative personality as Head of Administration Social Services 80 - 100% Your tasks In this newly created function, you will take over the management of our secretariat and actively participate in its further development. Together with your team, you will ensure efficient workflows, high service quality, and a modern, digital administration. You lead and develop our secretariat with 3 – 4 employees and one apprentice You ensure efficient workflows and professional administration You optimize processes, drive digitalization forward, and contribute new ideas You ensure high quality in case administration, documentation, and correspondence You coordinate cooperation with internal and external partners and support social workers in administrative matters You organize the meeting management of the social authority and engage in exciting projects What you bring with you Commercial training or equivalent qualification, preferably with experience in public administration Several years of professional experience in a secretariat or administration function in the social sector Sound knowledge of administrative processes in the social sector Accounting knowledge is an advantage Joy in tackling changes and further developing processes A respectful leadership style, decisiveness, and organizational talent A structured and solution-oriented way of working as well as strong communication and teamwork skills Good IT skills (MS Office as well as ideally CMI, Tutoris and FIS) Empathy and understanding for people in challenging life situations What we can offer you A newly created key position with a lot of creative leeway and responsibility The opportunity to actively help shape the social services and effect sustainable improvements A committed team and a respectful leadership culture Modern working conditions, flexible forms of work, and attractive continuing education opportunities An innovative municipality that promotes personal responsibility, cooperation, and personal development Returners are very welcome Are you ready to help us shape the future? Do you see changes as an opportunity, think in networks, and want to make a difference together with your team? Then we look forward to getting to know you. For further information, our Head of HR is available to you at Tel. We would be pleased to receive your complete application via the following link "Apply online now". Dossiers from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this vacancy. Apply online now jpid5e5d317jm jit0729jm jiy26jm