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General secretary of the town hall

Commune de Contest · Local government

En français : Secrétaire général de mairie

This job in plain words

The town hall general secretary carries out the policies of the local council and coordinates the town's services in Contest. The job covers public reception, the budget, accounts, staff management and town property.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The grades listed are senior administrative assistant and writer (1st or 2nd class). People recognised as disabled workers can also apply by contract.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Not stated
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Know the rules of the territorial civil service and the rules for civil registry and planning.
  • Know the procedures for public contracts and the legal rules for official acts.
  • Meet legal deadlines and manage several tasks at once.
  • Be able to lead a team and manage and check staff work.
  • Have a sense of public service, discretion and good people skills.

What you would do

  • Welcome and inform residents, and process files (civil registry, elections, planning, social aid).
  • Assist and advise the elected officials, and prepare council meetings and mayoral orders.
  • Prepare and follow the budget, public contracts and grants.
  • Manage accounts and staff, including payroll and working hours.
  • Lead teams and organise the town's services.
  • Manage the town's property and follow building work.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the link in the offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Category C job (employee).
  • Job vacant from 28/11/2026.

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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