Director: Naturhistorisches Museum Bern

Director: Naturhistorisches Museum Bern (a) Share To the form As of 1. July 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for you as Director: Naturhistorisches Museum Bern (a) Bern | 80% - 100% Do you want to not only lead an internationally recognized museum in the fields of earth sciences and zoology, but also actively shape its further development - far-sighted, effective, and sustainable? As Director of the Naturhistorisches Museum Bern (NMBE), you will further develop this institution of the Burgergemeinde Bern in a future-oriented manner together with a dedicated team. You bear overall responsibility for significant scientific collections, teaching and research, and public relations. Through your work, you strengthen awareness of nature, humans, and the environment in society. The following are your tasks Overall responsibility for the operational, financial, and personnel management of the NMBE Further developing the museum as a modern, research-based, and public-oriented institution at the interface of science and society Ensuring high quality and further developing the scientific collections, research activities, as well as permanent and temporary exhibitions Leading and developing the organization with around 80 employees and numerous volunteers, as well as promoting an open, participatory, and future-oriented corporate culture Developing and implementing the museum strategy together with the executive management and the museum commission Actively co-shaping and representing the NMBE in the Museumsquartier Bern, as well as maintaining national and international networks (including museums, universities, specialist committees) Representing the museum towards the sponsoring body and actively maintaining the diverse network such as political authorities, partners, funding bodies, and the public What distinguishes you Completed university degree, ideally with a doctorate in earth sciences, zoology, or related disciplines Several years of leadership and management experience at the executive management level, preferably in a museum, scientific, or public law environment, supplemented by sound further training in the management field Proven knowledge of museum affairs, scientific collection activities, as well as the communication of complex content to different target groups Pronounced strategic, communicative, and representative competencies, as well as experience in dealing with political committees and diverse stakeholders Integrity-driven leadership personality with strength-oriented leadership and development of employees in all functions, and the proven ability to shape change processes with clarity, structure, and a participatory approach Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form partners ag is supporting us with the recruitment. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the application portal. What distinguishes us Working in the Museumsquartier Your place of work is located right in the middle of the Bern Museumsquartier and is optimally accessible by public transport. Bright workspaces, a green courtyard with a terrace, and diverse catering options nearby await you. Promoting nature awareness With us, you make a valuable contribution to promoting the understanding and sense of responsibility for nature, humans, and the environment. Working in a research institution Whether research, gastronomy, events, or crafts - diverse professions unite under one roof with us. You benefit from exciting, interdisciplinary cooperation and become part of the lively network in the Museumsquartier. Interdisciplinary cooperation You benefit from free entry to numerous museums in Bern and throughout Switzerland. Additionally, you enjoy free access to our events and receive attractive discounts in our shop. Flexible working models To reconcile work and private life, we offer - where possible - flexible working models such as part-time, job sharing, home office, and annual working hours. Supra-mandatory social insurances You benefit from supra-mandatory pension fund contributions, to which we contribute 60%. We have our own solid pension fund, take over your premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance in full, and pay out a childcare allowance. Questions about the position de Vries, Mandate Manager, partners ag The Naturhistorisches Museum der Burgergemeinde Bern has made a name for itself in Switzerland and internationally with attractive thematic exhibitions. It is an educational family museum, and unconventional events attract young and old alike. In the scientific field, it works closely with the Universität Bern. Professional portraits - employees provide insight into their work Facebook Instagram Linkedin jpida213035jm jit0730jm jiy26jm