Arts Development Manager

Hong Kong Arts Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 433,000 - 586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Insurance

Learning & Development

Early Release on holidays

Harmonious Environment

Job summary

Hong Kong Arts Development Council invites a capable officer to contribute to grant scheme reviews, research, planning and implementation.

You will oversee programme delivery, manage budgets and prepare reports ensuring effective execution of HKADC’s work, while maintaining communications with arts practitioners and organisations.

This role includes secretarial support to committees and team leadership through grants administration.

Qualifications

• University degree with at least 5 years of relevant full-time working experience in arts administration or grant scheme administration.
• Strong administrative, analytical, numerical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese; Putonghua is a plus.
• Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, detail-oriented and well-organised.
• Professional and tactful manner in communicating with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors in grant scheme review, including research, planning and implementation work.
• Oversee project implementation, manage programme plans and budgets, and prepare periodical reports.
• Maintain effective communication with arts practitioners and organisations, and provide assistance and advice.
• Provide secretarial support to committees and working groups, including preparing agenda, papers, briefing materials and minutes.
• Manage and supervise a team for grants administration and project management.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

University degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• To assist the supervisors in conducting grant scheme review, including undertaking research, planning and implementation work;
• To oversee project implementation, manage programme plans and budgets, and prepare periodical reports to ensure the effective execution of the Council's work;
• To maintain effective communication with arts practitioners and organisations, and provide assistance and advice as appropriate;
• To provide secretarial support to committees and working groups, including preparing agenda, papers, briefing materials and minutes, and taking follow-up action;
• To manage and supervise a team of staff for effective grants administration and project management; and
• To undertake other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• University degree with at least 5 years of relevant full-time working experience in arts administration / grant scheme administration; working experience in government and public organisation is preferred;
• Strong administrative, analytical, numerical and strategic planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese; Proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage;
• Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, well-organised and a mature personality; and
• Professional and tactful manner in communicating with different stakeholders.

Remuneration Package

• The successful candidate will be appointed on an 18-month fixed-term contract. Renewal of contract will be subject to operational needs and staff performance.
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered, including a monthly salary of HK$45,660, annual leave, medical and dental insurance coverage.

Perks and benefits

• 16-21 days Annual Leave (depends on grading)
• Full Pay Sick Leave
• Full Pay Maternity Leave
• Full Pay Paternity Leave
• Competitive Life and Dental Insurance
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Early Release on Special Holidays
• Harmonious Working Environment

HKADC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Established in 1995, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong, with major roles including grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and special projects.

Established in 1995, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong, with major roles including grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and special projects.