Executive Director

IABSE - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IABSE invites applications for an Executive Director to lead the Secretariat from its Zurich head office. The role blends strategy, governance, operations, and international representation to advance structural engineering worldwide.

The successful candidate will steer membership growth, publications, conferences, and financial stewardship while navigating digital transformation, sustainability priorities, and global collaboration with researchers, universities, and industry partners.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading international associations or non-profit organizations.
• Proven ability to develop strategy, governance, operations and financial oversight.
• Experience with digital transformation and sustainability initiatives in a global context.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Secretariat and guide organizational strategy, governance and operations.
• Oversee finance, publications, conferences and member engagement activities.
• Represent IABSE internationally and interface with stakeholders, partners and members.
• Drive membership development and ensure long-term relevance and growth.

Kenntnisse

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Finance management

Stakeholder engagement

Membership development

Publications and conferences

International representation

Ausbildung

Master's degree in relevant field

MBA or equivalent preferred

Jobbeschreibung

International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)

www.iabse.org

About IABSE

Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, IABSE is a leading international scientific and technical association dedicated to advancing structural engineering worldwide. The Association serves approximately 2000 members across approximately 100 countries through conferences, publications, technical activities, national groups, awards, and professional

Association Facts

• Approximately 2,000 members from 100 countries
• Annual global congresses, symposia, and awards ceremony
• International publications and technical documents including flagship Structural Engineering
• International Journal
• Secretariat of five staff supported by expert volunteers worldwide

The Opportunity

IABSE seeks a globally minded executive leader to serve as Executive Director and lead the Secretariat. The next Executive Director will guide IABSE through an evolving professional landscape marked by digital transformation, infrastructure renewal, sustainability priorities, resilience challenges, global talent development, and changing member expectations. The successful candidate will help position IABSE for long-term sustainability and relevance. This role combines strategy, governance, operations, finance, membership development, publications, conferences, stakeholder engagement, and international representation. This is expected to be a full-time position.

Why Join IABSE?

As Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to lead one of the world's most respected structural engineering organizations while based in Zurich, a leading center of engineering, innovation, and infrastructure excellence. You will have direct access to a global network of engineering leaders, researchers, universities, and consulting firms with an opportunity to shape the future of structural engineering worldwide.

Who Should Consider This Opportunity?

We welcome interest from:

• Senior leaders within international engineering and technical associations
• Directors and deputy chief executives seeking a first CEO role
• Leaders from engineering consultancies with substantial international experience
• Academic and research leaders with demonstrated organizational leadership experience
• Professionals passionate about advancing the global engineering profession.