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Head of agriculture and rural development service

ASP · State civil service

En français : Chef de service agriculture et développement rural

This job in plain words

The head of service manages and coordinates the agriculture and rural development service of the ASP regional office in Occitanie, based in Balma. The job makes sure FEADER aid is paid correctly and checks the delegation given to the region.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open to category A civil servants and to contract agents.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Bachelor's degree (bac+3) · Level 6 (licence or equivalent)
Experience
Confirmed experience.
Contract
Civil servants of category A (permanent post) and contract agents for up to 36 months.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of farming and the CAP.
  • Ability to organise, steer and lead.
  • Able to make decisions in complex situations.
  • Rigour, method and good people skills.
  • Good writing skills and ability to report.
  • Knowledge of local authorities, a plus.

What you would do

  • Manage, lead and coordinate the service's activities.
  • Lead the teams, recruit staff and hold annual reviews.
  • Prepare dashboards and report to management.
  • Ensure consistent practices across the sites.
  • Represent the agency and take part in the management committee.
  • Draw up and follow agreements with funders.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter with the offer number, by email to the employer or through the ASP website.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Driving licence (permit B) required.
  • Travel to the Nîmes site up to two days a week.
  • One day of remote work per week possible.
  • Post vacant from 15/12/2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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