Head of Environment and Energy Department 80 - 100%

• 11 July 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Männedorf

Actively participate in shaping the energy and environmental future of Männedorf - assume responsibility in a key role with great autonomy.

Head of Environment and Energy Department 80 - 100% #

In this role, you assume overall responsibility for the Environment and Energy department - in terms of personnel, technical, and organizational aspects. You actively contribute to the sustainable development of Männedorf and effectively implement strategic themes. A versatile key position awaits you, with great autonomy, high visibility, and direct influence on the reduction of CO2 emissions in Männedorf.

Your tasks:

• You lead the Environment and Energy department in a targeted manner and develop your team
• You shape the energy and climate future of the municipality (e.g., Ville de l'énergie label, energy fund)
• You coordinate and steer the measures to achieve climate objectives as well as the climate strategy and support the implementation of measures
• You initiate, lead, and accompany projects in the fields of environment, energy, and biodiversity
• You advise the municipal council, the administration, and the population on environmental and energy issues
• You visualize successes in terms of efficiency improvement, reduction of CO2 emissions, etc. in legible dashboards, accompanied by periodic reports on status and results
• You ensure public relations in coordination with communication and politics
• You represent the municipality in regional and cantonal specialized committees and networks
• You actively contribute your expertise to projects and commissions
• You work in close collaboration with internal departments and assume an important pivot function

Your profile:

• Training in the field of environment, energy, or construction (FH, HF, university or equivalent)
• Diverse experience in project management as well as ideally initial leadership experience
• Knowledge of environmental, energy, and construction legislation is an asset
• Proficiency in Office 365, ideally also GIS applications
• Great autonomy, sense of responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Understanding of political decision-making processes and administrative procedures
• Convincing communication skills as well as negotiation skills and a solution-oriented and implementation-oriented approach to work
• Impeccable communication in German - adapted to all levels

Your perspectives:

• Responsible leadership position with a direct impact on municipal development
• Exciting and meaningful working environment within a committed team
• Modern employment conditions and flexible working models
• Active support for professional and personal development

Recruitment interviews:

Due to the holiday period, interviews will begin in calendar week 35. You will be actively contacted by us during calendar week 34.

Start date:

The position is available from 1 November 2026 or by agreement.

Contact and application:

Would you like to know more about this position? Peter Imhof, head of the operations department, is at your disposal for any information. (Tel. 044 921 67 12, peter.imhof@maennedorf.ch).

We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal. "Apply online now"