kandidatu France

Director General of Services

Mairie de Lens · Local government

En français : Directeur général des services

This job in plain words

The Director General of Services helps the Mayor define the overall project of the town of Lens. He or she coordinates the municipal services and oversees their management.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

The job is open to permanent civil servants and contract staff, subject to statutory conditions. Recognised disabled workers can also apply under a contract.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Higher education
Experience
Successful senior management experience with a strong management focus
Contract
Civil servants (permanent, by transfer or secondment) and contract staff. Grade of attaché hors classe.

The profile they want:

  • Higher education and successful leadership experience with a strong management focus.
  • Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of local authorities.
  • Ability to run projects and develop cross-department work.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong interpersonal and writing skills, with diplomacy.

What you would do

  • Lead and coordinate the organisation of municipal services.
  • Support elected officials in carrying out their projects.
  • Advise elected officials and warn them of legal risks.
  • Prepare council files and follow up on decisions.
  • Manage the senior management team.
  • Build partnerships and represent the town.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, or send your CV and cover letter by email in PDF format, or by post to the town hall.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter stating the job title

Good to know:

  • Category A (management grade).
  • Post vacant from 1 December 2026.
  • Recruitment subject to statutory conditions.

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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