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Einwohnergemeinde Biberist
Head of Regional Social Service BBL / Member of the Executive Board 80 - 100 %
Einwohnergemeinde Biberist
Located between Aare and Emme, urban and rural at the same time:
Biberist is waiting for you!
Are you ready for a new challenge in an exciting environment with a customer-oriented attitude? Then you are exactly right at the municipality of Biberist: An agglomeration municipality of the city of Solothurn with over 9,700 residents, about 95 employees, 150 teachers, and 10 trainees, where you will find your attractive field of activity with modern employment conditions.
To complement our team, we are looking for a
Head of Regional Social Service BBL / Member of the Management Board 80 - 100 % starting December 1, 2026, or by agreement
You will lead the Regional Social Service BBL and, as a member of the management board of the municipality of Biberist, shape the future of a modern and effective social organization together with your colleagues.
Your tasks:
Personnel, professional, and organizational leadership of the Regional Social Service
Strategic further development of the social service
Ensuring effective collaboration and coordination between the Regional Social Commission, the lead municipality, the contracting municipalities, and the Regional Social Service
Maintaining and further developing collaboration with authorities, social regions, as well as social institutions and other partner organizations
Preparation and processing of reports, evaluations, and decision-making bases
Leading and participating in projects as well as implementing organizational and process developments
Possibly taking over operational case work (e.g., in the areas of social assistance and child and adult protection)
Active participation in the management board and contributing to the further development of the municipality
What we expect from you:
University degree in social work (University/FH) or an equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience
Further training and several years of experience in leadership and project management
In-depth expertise and practical experience in one or more areas of responsibility, particularly social assistance and/or child and adult protection
Strong service, solution, and quality orientation
High resilience as well as pronounced organizational and conceptual skills
High social competence, leadership strength, and skill in dealing with different stakeholders
Confident written and persuasive oral communication skills
Empathy, integrity, and a respectful approach to people in different life situations
What we offer you:
We look forward to receiving your application via the application link. The interviews are expected to take place in weeks 36 - 38.
For inquiries, please contact Urban Müller Freiburghaus, Administrative Director,
[email protected], Tel. 032 671 12 11.
We look forward to seeing you!