Head of Ethics & Law, as maternity cover

The Schweizerische Turnverband (STV) – Together in motion!

«We enable sport, movement and experiences for everyone throughout Switzerland, in order to create community and well-being.» With over 375?000 members and 2?580 clubs, we are the largest multi-sport federation in Switzerland.

In order to successfully perform our tasks in our athletic and performance-oriented environment, we need a convincing team.

As of 1. February 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a Head of Ethics & Law (80%) as maternity cover (temporary for 7 months).

As Head of Ethics & Law, you will take over the technical and personnel management of the Ethics & Law department during the maternity cover and ensure continuity in central questions of ethics, integrity, prevention, and law within the STV.

Your area of responsibility

• Management of the Ethics & Law department and leadership of the subordinate employees as well as representation of the department in internal and external committees.
• Competence center for ethics, integrity, and law with advisory services for the Central Board, Executive Board, and internal stakeholders, as well as initiating suitable measures.
• Performance of the function as the Ethics Officer of the STV and central interface to Swiss Olympic, Swiss Sport Integrity, Ethikkommission STV, Schweizer Sportgericht, as well as other relevant specialist offices.
• Responsibility for case management in proceedings of superior institutions as well as support for the implementation of requirements.
• Initiation and support of measures and training in the areas of ethics, integrity, safeguarding, and prevention.
• Responsibility for contract management and regulations as well as examination of contracts, agreements, and regulations with regard to legal and ethical risks.

Your profile

• Higher education or university degree in legal sciences in Switzerland; attorney certificate an advantage
• Professional experience in a legal function as well as good knowledge particularly in contract, labor, association, and sports law
• Knowledge or experience in the areas of ethics, integrity, safeguarding, and/or Good Governance
• Ability to quickly grasp complex and sensitive facts and derive target-group-oriented recommendations for action
• High integrity, sense of responsibility, and discretion as well as pronounced communication and advisory competence
• Independent, structured way of working, networked thinking, and enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation
• Very good German skills; French skills desirable
• Willingness for occasional evening and weekend work

What we offer

• A responsible key position at the interface of ethics, integrity, law, and association management
• Versatile and demanding issues in a dynamic sporting environment
• Close cooperation with the Executive Board, association committees, internal specialist departments, as well as external institutions and specialists
• The opportunity to actively help shape the further development of an integral and safe sports and organizational culture
• An interdisciplinary, committed working environment
• Flexible working hours and home office

Are you interested, but do not yet fulfill all requirements? We look forward to hearing from you anyway. Send your application documents by 8. November 2026 to the Head of HR.

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