Director Support Sozialdepartement, 80-100 %

Due to retirement, we are looking for a successor as of 1 June 2027 or by arrangement. Tasks ## • You bear the overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management as well as the orientation of the service department Support Sozialdepartement (SDS) with the specialist departments HR, Finanzen, Informatik, Controlling and Infrastruktur. • You are responsible for ensuring and further developing the offers and services of SDS with high service quality on the basis of modern, digital processes. • You represent the support-specific interests of the Sozialdepartement in the city administration (in working groups, projects, etc.). • You strengthen the cooperation with the customers of SDS as well as city-internal and external stakeholders. • You lead the members of the SDS management team and promote their further development. • You are a member of the management team of the Sozialdepartement and are jointly responsible for a continuous, future-oriented design and further development of the Sozialdepartement. Profile ## • University or university of applied sciences degree with further training at MAS/CAS level in Public Management and leadership. • Several years of leadership experience at management level in private companies, large organizations or public administrations. • Practical management knowledge in one or more support areas is an advantage: HR, Finanzen, Informatik or Facility Management. • Pronounced understanding of the impact of the support areas on the entire Sozialdepartement. • Interest in social topics and in an activity in a socio-political environment. • Comprehensive experience in project and change management. • Ability for rapid and comprehensive analysis of complex problems and development of holistic solutions. • High service orientation and implementation strength, great desire to shape. We offer ## With your actions as Director of the support services, you support the daily work of all employees in the Sozialdepartement. Well-coordinated, professionally competent teams with high commitment and loyalty await you. As a member of the management team of the Sozialdepartement, you take responsibility in the orientation of the municipal and departmental services towards future challenges. You also benefit from the attractive employment conditions of the Stadt Zürich and a workplace in the middle of the city. Apply Apply About us ## With around 2400 employees, the Sozialdepartement of the Stadt Zürich commits itself daily to a social Zürich. We are there for everyone and support children, youths and adults in different life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighborhoods. In the service department Support Sozialdepartement (SDS), the administrative services of the Sozialdepartement are consolidated. With around 200 employees and in the four business areas HR, Finanzen, Informatik and Controlling and Infrastruktur, SDS ensures the back office for all employees of the SD so that they can commit themselves daily to the residents of the Stadt Zürich. Interested? ## Then we look forward to your online application via the link by Saturday, 5 September 2026 at the latest. For questions about the job content, Iris Pulfer, Departementssekretärin SD, iris.pulfer@zuerich.ch, is happy to assist you. For questions about the application process, Caroline Zuber, Leiterin HR KESB, caroline.zuber@zuerich.ch, is happy to assist you. Reference No.: 51006 Working for the city ## Working for the city Employment conditions About us Further