Head Of The Neighbourhoods And Social Affairs Sector Between 80% And 90%

The Youth and Social Cohesion Service is responsible for activities related to childhood and youth, neighbourhoods, extracurricular services, and the youth dental clinic. It also oversees youth policies, integration, the housing office, social cohesion, seniors, and the fight against hardship. In connection with numerous associations, it brings together around 250 collaborators in very diverse professional fields. As part of its strategy to promote social cohesion, the City of Yverdon-les-Bains is advertising the position of:Head of the Neighbourhoods and Social Affairs Sector between 80% and 90%Your missions and responsibilities: Design, lead and implement municipal policies regarding community and social action in the neighbourhoods. Analyse the needs of the population and develop innovative, concrete and sustainable responses. Manage the sector and ensure the quality of services as well as budget monitoring. Lead, supervise and manage a multidisciplinary team. Develop, animate and coordinate relationships with external partners. Contribute, as a member of the Management Committee, to defining the strategic orientations of the Service. Oversee the processes for granting municipal social aid. Your profile: University Master’s degree or HES in social sciences, social work or an equivalent qualification. Excellent knowledge of Yverdon institutions, as well as Vaud and Swiss legislation regarding social action. Significant professional experience in the field of social cohesion. Strong experience in team management and additional training in management is desirable. Training and/or experience in project management. Trainer practitioner qualification is an asset. Sense of public service and organisation, rigour and autonomy. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to engage and cooperate with partners. What we offer you: The opportunity to lead the development of a strategic sector of social cohesion. A varied and highly responsible position within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Challenging opportunities linked to the development of a growing city. For further information, you can contact Mrs Preeti Damon, Deputy Head of Service, during office hours (024.423.60.35). Please note that only online applications via the jobup.Ch website and complete dossiers will be processed. The City of Yverdon-les-Bains, committed to promoting diversity within its administration, pays great attention to different life paths and strives to ensure equal treatment in its recruitment processes. We look forward to receiving your application. Application deadline: 9 August 2026Start date: to be agreed jid812abd4aen jit0730aen jpiy26aen