Municipal Chancellor at 100%

Due to the vacancy of the position, the Municipality of Saint-Imier is recruiting for the position of municipal chancellor at 100%. At the head of the municipal chancellerie, you will hold a central function within the commune. You will advise the political authorities, ensure the link with the administration, and ensure the coordination and smooth functioning of the communal services. Municipal Chancellor at 100% Main tasks: Direct and supervise the activities of the chancellerie; Advise and support the Municipal Council in strategic, legal, and organizational fields as well as support the communal authorities in the exercise of their functions; Prepare the meetings of the Municipal Council, write the minutes, and ensure the follow-up of the resulting decisions and procedures; Ensure coordination and collaboration between the communal services and external partners; Lead the internal and external communication of the Commune; Organize and participate in public relations and the institutional representation of the Commune. Profile sought: Diploma in municipal administration management, federal certificate as a specialist in public administration, or willingness to follow one of these training courses; Higher education (university, HES/HEG) or experience deemed equivalent to the function; Proven experience in leadership and management; Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills; Strong interest in public management and the development of Saint-Imier; French native speaker or C1 level, and good knowledge of German (B2 level) is an asset; Autonomy, sense of responsibility, spirit of initiative, and ability to unite; Availability and flexibility, particularly for occasional representation activities in the evenings and on weekends. We offer: A job position allowing great independence in the organization of tasks; An interesting and very diversified activity; Remuneration in accordance with the salary scale of the communal staff. Start date: Immediately or to be agreed. Further information can be obtained from the municipal chancellerie, tel. or "Write an email" (< >). Your complete application file should be addressed to the Municipal Council, mention << chancellor >>, Rue Agassiz 4, 2610 Saint-Imier or by email to "Write an email" (< >) until September 4, 2026. jpid8fafd34jm jpit0833jm jpiy26jm