# Recruitment initiatives in Italian municipalities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recruitment-initiatives-in-italian-municipalities > Updated: 2026-08-11T00:05:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Italian local authorities are implementing various recruitment initiatives to fill diverse public sector roles. The Association for Subsidiarity and Modernisation of Local Authorities (Asmel) announced a nationwide hiring notice for 2026, targeting over 1,000 municipalities. This initiative covers 39 professional profiles, including technical, administrative, and service roles, utilizing a multidisciplinary quiz to create a three-year eligibility list for streamlined hiring. In parallel, individual municipalities are conducting targeted recruitment for specialized leadership positions. The Municipality of Ancona has launched procedures for an IT and Digital Transition Director as well as internal promotions within its Environment Sector. Additionally, the Municipality of Como is seeking a technical director for territorial programming through external mobility, specifically targeting experienced professionals already serving in permanent director roles in other local administrations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Italian municipalities launch new managerial recruitment drives Italian municipalities in Ancona and Como are launching new recruitment efforts to fill critical managerial positions in digital transition, environment, and urban planning sectors. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-municipalities-launch-new-managerial-recruitment-drives ### 2026-08-04: Asmel launches 2026 maxi public hiring notice for over 1,000 Italian municipalities Asmel's 2026 maxi public hiring notice opens Sep 15‑30 for over 1,000 Italian municipalities, covering 39 job profiles; candidates apply online, take a written quiz and may be selected from the eligibility list 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asmel-launches-2026-maxi-public-hiring-notice-for-over-1000-italian-municipalities --- Cite as: Recruitment initiatives in Italian municipalities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/recruitment-initiatives-in-italian-municipalities