Administrative Manager

• 31 August 2026
• 90 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Fribourg

Would you like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied position that makes sense? At the Etat de Fribourg, you will work for the largest employer in the canton. Listening, dynamic and future-oriented, the cantonal administration, and its establishments, are at the service of the Fribourg population.

Administrative Manager

Who are we?

The Service de l'enfance et de la jeunesse SEJ is committed to the children and young people of the canton of Fribourg. It is the specialized cantonal service responsible for the implementation of policies in favor of childhood and youth and child protection.

Why join us?

Do you wish to put your management and organizational skills at the service of a mission with high human value? We offer you a key function, at the crossroads of the needs of the Direction, child protection professionals, users and institutional partners. Due to the nature of your field of expertise, you will participate in cross-functional projects, contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and to the evolution of the Service. You will evolve in an environment where your ability to unite, coordinate and propose innovative solutions makes a difference. If you like challenges, possess solid IT skills, join us to contribute concretely to an essential mission in the service of the community.

The State-employer encourages the reconciliation of professional and private life and offers an attractive environment and working conditions to its employees. To find out more, follow this link.

Your missions

At the heart of the Service's operations, you ensure a central role in the coordination of administrative activities, support to teams and the quality of services. At the head of a small team, you ensure the fluidity of administrative processes, the efficiency of the organization and the proper functioning of the infrastructures. A true interface between business needs, administration and digital tools, you contribute to the achievement of the Service's objectives.

In this context, you are notably responsible for:

• Planning, organizing and coordinating all administrative activities of the Service in order to guarantee its optimal functioning
• Managing the main secretariat and reception, ensuring the supervision, support and development of your employees, while ensuring the quality and proper execution of the services provided
• Developing, documenting and optimizing work processes as well as business tools, in a logic of continuous improvement and efficiency
• Guaranteeing the quality, reliability and integrity of business data, by implementing the necessary controls and best practices
• Participating in cross-functional and specific projects, from needs analysis to their implementation and managing projects in your field of expertise
• Assuming the role of Administrator for the Service's IT and acting as the reference contact for questions related to business applications and IT hardware by linking with the Service informatique de l'Etat
• Ensuring the training, supervision and follow-up of commercial apprentices, contributing to their professional development and the transmission of knowledge
• Developing and ensuring the implementation of the occupational health and safety concept

Desired profile

Holding a CFC as a commercial employee as well as a federal diploma or training deemed equivalent, you have completed your path with certified training in management. A specialization in project management and leadership constitutes an asset. You benefit from solid experience in team management and have demonstrated your ability to lead significant projects.

Endowed with excellent interpersonal skills, you know how to communicate, unite stakeholders and negotiate with ease. Responsible, autonomous and solution-oriented, you are recognized for your analytical spirit, your ability to propose ideas and your capacity to develop a global vision of the issues.

Your natural leadership and your ability to work in a network allow you to accompany change and mobilize teams around common objectives.

Comfortable with IT tools and systems, you are a reference contact on these matters and actively contribute to their evolution.

You hold the certificate of trainer in the company (FEE) for commercial employees CFC or are willing to undergo this training.

Finally, you perfectly master French, both orally and in writing, and have good knowledge of German, allowing you to evolve in a bilingual environment.

Contact details of contact persons

Laurent Ducret
Deputy Head of Service
T +41 26 305 15 30