Head of Social Affairs, 80-100 %

As of 1 October 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a qualified and communicative personality for this newly created position. Tasks ## • You will build up the new Social Affairs department, create efficient structures and processes for it, and clarify the allocation of your employees' resources. • You will strategically position the department internally and externally, taking into account the objectives of the organization. • You will ensure demand- and need-oriented social work and socio-cultural support for the tenants of the SAW and, in doing so, assess any need for further development and professionalization of the services offered. • You will ensure the demand-oriented and effective promotion of living together in the elderly and multi-generational settlements of the SAW. • You will work interdisciplinary with the other areas and departments of the SAW and network with external stakeholders beyond the organizational boundaries. Profile ## • Completed Master's degree in the field of Social Work, Social Management, Community Work or comparable qualification. Further training in elderly care is an advantage. • Several years of professional experience in a social, housing-related or community-oriented context as well as proven leadership experience. • Open, innovation-loving, solution- and team-oriented personality with high initiative. • Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as very good expression in the German language, both written and spoken. • Resilience and decision-making and assertiveness. We offer ## A responsible position in a lively, interdisciplinary environment awaits you. As an employee of the SAW, you will benefit from attractive employment conditions according to the personnel law of the City of Zurich as well as targeted training and further education opportunities. In addition to at least four weeks of vacation, you are entitled to six days of company holidays. Your workplace is located approx. 10 min. from Zürich Hauptbahnhof in the heart of Kreis 4. Apply Apply About us ## The Stiftung Alterswohnungen der Stadt Zürich SAW currently operates 36 settlements with over 2000 affordable apartments for people aged 60 and over. It supports its tenants with everyday, social and nursing services and thereby enables them to have a high quality of life into old age. By 2035, the SAW plans to put further settlements with around 1000 additional apartments into operation. These should optimally meet the requirements of the target group and create a basis for positive neighborly coexistence. More about the SAW at www.wohnenab60.ch. Interested? ## Information will be gladly provided by Petra Baumberger, Head of Central Services, Member of the Executive Board, Tel: 044 415 73 77. Reference No.: 50703 Working for the City ## Working for the City Employment conditions About us