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Ministerial and protocol usher
Secrétariat général (SG) · Île-de-France · Closes in 26 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents can apply. A «secret défense» security clearance is required before starting in a cabinet.
Category: Category C (staff)
Diploma: CAP/BEP level (level 3), in reception, hospitality or tourism
Experience: Experienced candidate
The profile they look for:
- Be quick to react and show initiative.
- Follow instructions and respect administrative procedures.
- Be a good team player.
- Adapt quickly.
- Training or experience in hospitality (concierge, maître d'hôtel) is a plus.
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 27 (Closes in 26 days)
Apply on the employer's website, using the «Postuler sur le site employeur» button on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.
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:
- A «secret défense» security clearance is required before starting in a cabinet.
- No remote work. Dress code required and long periods standing possible.
- Long hours (6:00 to 17:20, on duty until 20:00) and possible weekend on-call duty.
- Position may become vacant from 1 January 2027.
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