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Head of the Mayor's office (Directeur de cabinet)

Mairie de Vendays-Montalivet · Local government

En français : Directeur de cabinet

This job in plain words

The head of the Mayor's office helps the Mayor steer the town's policy. He or she links the elected officials, the administration, partners, the press and residents, in Vendays-Montalivet.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The post is category A (senior management).

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac+5 in political science
Experience
Mandatory 2 to 3 years in a similar role in a Mayor's office in a local authority
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. For contract staff: contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Good knowledge of local public service and the institutional landscape.
  • Political and strategic sense.
  • Strong writing skills and ability to summarise.
  • Management and team leadership skills.
  • Legal and regulatory knowledge.
  • Easy with people, discreet and responsive.

What you would do

  • Advise the Mayor and write notes, speeches and position papers.
  • Link the political office with the General Director of Services (DGS).
  • Represent the executive with the State, MPs and partners.
  • Oversee political communication and relations with the media.
  • Manage the councillors' team and the Mayor's secretariat.
  • Lead the crisis unit with the DGS in case of serious events or controversy.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the offer page on Choisir le Service Public.

Good to know:

  • Driving licence (permis B) required.
  • Post vacant from 01/01/2027.
  • Category A post, with team management.

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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