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Director general of a local authority or public body

Mairie de Wingles · Local government

En français : Directeur général de collectivité ou d'établissement public

This job in plain words

The director general is the direct aide to the mayor of Wingles town hall. He or she runs the departments, manages the organisation and carries out the municipal policy.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

The job is open to territorial civil servants at Attaché or Attaché principal grade. It is also open to contract staff. People recognised as disabled workers can apply by contract.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Higher education in public law, regional planning, public finance, administration or local authority management
Experience
Experience in a director general or department head role is an advantage
Contract
Civil servants (permanent, by transfer or secondment) and contract staff. Grades of Attaché or Attaché principal. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Higher education in public law or local authority management
  • Management experience in a local authority is an advantage
  • Very good knowledge of local authorities and how they work
  • Proven legal expertise
  • Good command of public finance and public procurement
  • Sense of public service, diplomacy and ability to unite teams

What you would do

  • Carry out the strategic goals of the municipality
  • Run the departments and manage the town's organisation
  • Advise the mayor and elected officials with expert knowledge
  • Manage the financial strategy, budget and grant applications
  • Follow legal disputes and secure the town's legal acts
  • Represent the town with partners in the area

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, through the offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • The job is vacant from 2 December 2026.
  • Remote work is not stated in the offer.
  • Special contract recruitment is possible for recognised disabled workers.

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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