Job Title
Head of Security and Maintenance: A Leadership Role at a Swiss Institution
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Description
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our security and maintenance operations across both campuses in Glion and Bulle, Switzerland. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety, security, and sustainability of our institution.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and optimizing all safety, security, and technical maintenance operations. This role plays a strategic and operational leadership function, ensuring a secure, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports students, staff, and visitors.
This position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership, crisis management, and project oversight skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, managing large-scale projects, budgets, and external contractors, as well as experience in crisis management, risk assessment, and emergency response planning.
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Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise, and motivate the technical and maintenance teams across both campuses.
* Ensure optimal functioning and upkeep of all buildings, machinery, and systems through preventive maintenance and timely interventions.
* Monitor utility consumption and lead sustainability efforts to reduce environmental impact and cost.
* Develop, execute, and oversee all safety and security policies and procedures, aligned with Swiss law and internal standards.
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Requirements
* High School diploma or equivalent (degree from a business school in business administration or facility management would be an advantage).
* Ideally MSST safety, first aid, and fire & safety certified.
* Minimum 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in technical maintenance, facilities management, and/or campus security operations.
* Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
* Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects, budgets, and external contractors.
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Benefits
* A competitive salary package.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Others
* Type of contract: undefined period of time contract.
* Activity rate: 100%.
* Location: multisite position (Glion & Bulle campuses).