Head of Institutional Partnerships (80% to 100%)

• 24 August 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Possible
• Lausanne

« Changing the world? We have the energy for it! »

Les Services industriels de Lausanne (SIL) are actively committed to the energy transition and sustainable development. They play a central role in the Climate Plan of the City of Lausanne. Their service areas extend beyond municipal boundaries. They involve rich, sometimes complex, relationships with many municipalities and several downstream network operators. These municipalities and energy suppliers are our business partners.

In this context, we are looking for a head of institutional partnerships, reporting directly to the Secretary General, to ensure the liaison between this very specific clientele and the internal specialists. In this role, you will ensure regular follow-up with political bodies and with administration managers in order to verify, maintain and potentially expand services. You will also work in close collaboration with LaZur Energie, the subsidiary of SIL, to ensure the transition of the SIL gas service area towards renewable thermal solutions.

Want to put your skills at the service of the energy transition? Do not hesitate to Apply!

Main mission(s) ###

Implement and formalize the institutional partnership strategy

Identify the needs of partners and their expectations regarding services in order to adjust the offer proposed by SIL and ensure its profitability

Develop and manage the partnership relationship with municipal administrations, energy suppliers and distributors

Actively maintain the internal network of relationships in order to ensure follow-up of services provided and to facilitate problem resolution

Report on activities and propose developments to a Committee composed of the director and heads of departments

Coordinate the operational implementation of new partnerships and guarantee their success

Represent SIL within various bodies

Profile ###

Master's in political science, public administration, electrical engineering, industrial technologies or an equivalent title

Additional training in project management, an asset

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in BtoB customer relations and in a technical or industrial environment

Spirit of initiative, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills

Ability to develop a global and strategic vision

Autonomy, excellent sense of priorities and perseverance

Unifying spirit, sense of cooperation between entities

Good knowledge of MS Office, SAP, CRM tools, desired

Special conditions ###

Clean criminal record

Workplace ###

Place Chauderon 23, Lausanne

Salary class ###

11

Start date ###

Immediately or to be agreed

Information ###

M. Nicolas Waelti, Secretary General, +41 79 367 26 94

Offer ###

Please send us your application and the usual documents until 20.09.2026 via the online form.
Are you unable to apply? Contact the department directly at +41 21 315 92 08.

We pay great attention to the diversity of the life paths of our employees. Our positions are open to both women and men.