Head of Central Services Department

• 28 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite period • Hochdorf The Centre social is one of the largest associations of this type in Switzerland. On behalf of 28 municipalities with a catchment area of more than 100'000 people, we intervene with great commitment, in an accessible and networked manner in the following areas: child and adult protection authority (KESB), professional guardianship, social counseling, mother and father counseling, addiction counseling and school social work. Head of Central Services Department # As an internal service provider, the Central Services Department ensures important cross-functional tasks for the entire Centre social. This includes human resources, finance, graphic design and communication, IT, facility management, quality as well as the legal service of the general management and the management of the association. The department supports employees and managers across the three sites and thus creates the conditions for professional and smooth functioning.  As the current job holder is undergoing professional reorientation after eleven successful years with us, the position is to be filled from December 2026 or by agreement.  Your tasks As a department head, you lead the Central Services Department and contribute significantly, with your team of 11 people, to the continuous development of the Centre social. You are a member of the general management and actively participate in operational evolution.  • Participation in the general management of the Centre social • Responsibility for the operational implementation and development of services in the areas of HR, finance, IT, communication, facility management, quality and legal service  • Ensuring quality, knowledge transfer and professional development within your department and beyond  • Global coordination of inter-site and inter-departmental collaboration  • Participation in internal and external working groups, projects and specialized committees  • Personnel management, promotion and support of employees  • Collaboration with municipalities, specialized services, authorities and other stakeholders What you bring • University degree in business administration, public management or equivalent tertiary-level training  • Good knowledge and experience in several areas such as finance and accounting, HR, IT, project management or organizational development • Excellent communication skills as well as experience in interdisciplinary collaboration • Several years of professional experience in a comparable field as well as training and experience in management  • High reliability, stress resistance and openness to change  • Integrative, mature and trustworthy personality Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application. For any questions, Christine Albisser and Jim Wolanin are at your disposal. Applications by e-mail cannot be taken into account.