President KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen (100%)

President KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen (100 %)

The KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen is responsible for establishing guardianships and other official support measures for the approximately 210,000 residents in the Winterthur-Andelfingen district. It is a public authority and is administratively embedded in the administration of the city of Winterthur.

Following the resignation of the long-standing president, we are looking for a leadership personality in child and adult protection for spring 2026 or by agreement. Are you interested in taking on overall responsibility as president for the management of the authority and ensuring a professional and lawful implementation of child and adult protection law?

Your Tasks

• Overall responsibility for the strategic, financial, organizational, and personnel management of KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen with 65 employees

• Overall responsibility for the distribution and execution of business as well as the coordination of the authority for all tasks of child and adult protection

• Representation of KESB in public, politics, and various committees as well as ensuring coordination and collaboration with various specialist offices, municipalities, courts, and other authorities and institutions

• Further development and consolidation of the organization, services, workflows, and processes

Your Profile

• Degree in law

• In-depth knowledge of Swiss child and adult protection and several years of professional experience in this field

• Several years of leadership experience, ideally in a child and adult protection authority, as well as qualified management/leadership training

• Experienced in dealing with politics and administrative structures

• Very resilient, assertive, and decisive personality who quickly builds trust with all stakeholders through strong communication skills

What We Offer

A responsible and diverse leadership role with social relevance

Value-oriented, professional, and appreciative working environment

Modern workplace in the heart of Winterthur

Progressive working conditions of the city of Winterthur

Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions regarding the position will be gladly answered by City Councilor Nicolas Galladé, Head of the Department of Social Affairs, phone 052 267 56 12.

We look forward to your online application.