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Zentrum für Soziales
Head of Central Services
Zentrum für Soziales
Head of Central Services
70% - 100% – Hochdorf – from 01.12.2026
The Center for Social Services is one of the largest associations of its kind in Switzerland. On behalf of 28 municipalities with a catchment area of over 100,000 people, we are actively engaged, accessible, and networked in the following areas: Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB), Professional Guardianship, Social Counseling, Mother and Father Counseling, Addiction Counseling, and School Social Work.
The Central Services department, as an internal service provider, ensures important cross-sectional tasks for the entire Center for Social Services. This includes Human Resources, Finance, Graphic Design and Communication, IT, Facility Management, Quality, as well as the Legal Service of the Executive Board and the Association Management. The department supports employees and managers at the three locations, thereby creating the conditions for a professional and smooth operational process.
As the previous holder of the position is reorienting professionally after eleven successful years with us, the position is to be filled from December 2026 or by agreement.
Your Tasks
As the Head of Central Services, you will lead the Central Services department and significantly contribute to the further development of the Center for Social Services together with your team of 11. You are a member of the Executive Board and actively shape the operational development.
Participation in the Executive Board of the Center for Social Services
Responsibility for the operational implementation and further development of services in the areas of HR, Finance, IT, Communication, Facility Management, Quality, and Legal Services
Ensuring quality, knowledge transfer, and professional development in your department and beyond
Overall coordination of location- and department-crossing collaboration
Participation in internal and external working groups, projects, and expert committees
Personnel management, promotion, and support of employees
Collaboration with municipalities, specialist offices, authorities, and other stakeholders
You Bring
Completed studies in Business Administration, Public Management, or a comparable tertiary education
Good knowledge and experience in several areas such as Finance and Accounting, HR, IT, Project Management, or Organizational Development
Very good communication skills and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
Several years of professional experience in a comparable field as well as leadership training and leadership experience
High reliability and resilience, and openness to change
Integrative, mature, and trustworthy personality
We Offer You
Your Contacts for
Questions about the application process
Christine Albisser
HRM Specialist
041 914 34 29
Questions about the position
Jim Wolanin
Managing Director
0419143429
Are you interested?
We look forward to your application. If you have any questions, Christine Albisser and Jim Wolanin are happy to assist you. Applications via email cannot be considered.
Your Workplace
Center for Social Services
Bankstrasse 3b
6281 Hochdorf