kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Open to civil servants holding the Attaché, Attaché principal or Attaché hors classe grades, and to contract staff. A contract worker can be hired because this is a senior management post in category A+, with a fixed-term contract.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Higher education in public policy, local management, social action or social sciences

Experience: Significant experience in a strategic management or leadership post in a local authority

The profile they look for:

  • Higher education in public policy, local management, social action or social sciences
  • Significant experience in a management post in a local authority
  • Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of local authorities
  • Understanding of budget, organisation and regulatory issues
  • Strong analysis, synthesis and leadership skills
  • Ability to unite teams, negotiate and work across departments
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 15 (Closes in 14 days)

Send your cover letter and detailed CV through the employer's application link given in the official offer.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Irregular hours and frequent evening meetings
  • Statutory pay, bonus scheme (RIFSEEP), CNAS, insurance and health cover
  • Post vacant from 17/11/2026

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