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Head of the children and youth department

Grand Bourg Agglomération · Local government

En français : Responsable du service enfance jeunesse

This job in plain words

You lead the children and youth department of Grand Bourg Agglomération, based in Bourg-en-Bresse and Montrevel-en-Bresse. The job covers budget, staff and the educational project, and gives expertise to the council's strategy.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants can apply, through internal transfer. Contract staff can also be hired if no civil servant is suitable. Open grades are animateur and rédacteur, including senior grades.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
BPJEPS Loisirs Tous Publics at least, higher training in youth work
Contract
Civil servants (permanent staff, by transfer) or, if none apply, contract staff on a fixed-term contract of 3 years, renewable up to 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Higher training in youth work, at least BPJEPS Loisirs Tous Publics.
  • Knowledge of local authorities and children and youth services.
  • Good skills in team management and collaborative work.
  • Good skills in budget management and activity tracking tools.
  • Knowledge of regulations for children and youth activities, including safety and accessibility.
  • Ability to analyse, coordinate and adapt.

What you would do

  • Manage staff and their activities.
  • Prepare, monitor and carry out the budget.
  • Define an educational project in line with elected officials' priorities.
  • Run the Convention Territoriale Globale as cooperation officer.
  • Monitor contracts and look for calls for projects and grants.
  • Organise and approve staff replacements.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, in the job offers section, or by email before 8 November 2026. Write the reference DGA CPCSS RESP ENFANCE in your application.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Full time, 37 hours per week over 4.5 or 5 days, variable hours, evening work possible.
  • Workplace shared between Montrevel-en-Bresse (50%) and Bourg-en-Bresse (50%).
  • Driving licence B required, travel with a service vehicle. Remote work possible.
  • Interview panel planned on 26/11/2026 (morning).

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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