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General secretary of the town hall

Commune de Gourdièges · Local government

En français : Secrétaire général de mairie

This job in plain words

The general secretary of the town hall carries out the policies set by the local council and coordinates the town's services with the resources available. The job is in Gourdièges, open to civil servants and contract staff, and vacant from 1 December 2026.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants and contract staff. A person who has not passed a civil service competitive exam can be hired, because the job is open to grades in category C.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Not stated
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to a total of 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Good knowledge of what towns do and of the rules for the civil service in local government
  • Knowledge of the legal rules for writing administrative documents
  • Meet legal deadlines and manage priorities
  • Prepare budget, financial and grant files
  • Check and assess the work of departments and staff

What you would do

  • Welcome and inform residents, and process files on civil status, elections, planning and social aid
  • Advise and assist elected officials, and prepare council meetings and mayoral orders
  • Prepare and monitor the budget, public contracts and grants
  • Manage accounts and staff, including working hours and payroll
  • Lead teams and organise services

How to apply

Send your cover letter by email to the town, for the attention of the mayor. The 'Apply on the employer's site' button is also shown on the official offer.

Documents to send:

  • A cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work is not possible for this job.
  • The job is vacant from 1 December 2026.
  • The contract is limited to 3 years, renewable up to 6 years in total.

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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