Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Service Development) (SSWO rank)

The Hong Kong Student Aid Society Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Student Aid Society Limited is seeking a senior leader to oversee strategic planning and high-standard service operations in Hong Kong. The role requires extensive experience in social services, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and strong partnerships with government bodies, donors and community leaders.

You will drive corporate communications, public relations, and fundraising campaigns to elevate stakeholder engagement and the organisation’s brand presence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of post-qualification experience in social services, including 5+ years at SWO rank
• Strong desire to lead constructive change in the social service sector
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects
• Experience in navigating crises and building partnerships with government bodies, donors and community leaders
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese

Responsibilities

• Formulate strategic planning and uphold high service standards across service operations
• Monitor project milestones for the new service complex and collaborate with government departments
• Explore, bid for, and execute new service initiatives to broaden impact
• Spearhead corporate communications, public relations, and fundraising campaigns to elevate stakeholder engagement and brand presence

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Public relations

Fundraising

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Hong Kong Student Aid Society Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate strategic planning, uphold high service standards, oversee service operation reviews.
• Monitor project milestones for the new service complex, collaborate effectively with government departments, and cultivate strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
• Explore, bid for, and execute new service initiatives to broaden organisation impact.
• Spearhead corporate communications, public relations, and fundraising campaigns to elevate stakeholder engagement and brand presence.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree or above in Social Work, therapeutic disciplines, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of post-qualification experience in social services, including a minimum of 5 years at the SWO rank (preferably in youth, residential, or rehabilitation services). While operational experience is essential, we place higher value on your passion, commitment, and drive to embrace challenges and make a difference.
• Strong desire to lead constructive change in the social service sector, ideal for leaders looking to move beyond past circumstantial constraints, unleash full potential, and strive for excellence.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex projects, navigating crisis situations, spearheading competitive service bids, and building partnerships with government bodies, donors, and community leaders.
• Strong passion for inspiring diverse teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and enthusiastically driving organizational evolution.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese to engage warmly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Founded in 1957, we are a vibrant Christian NGO subvented by the Social Welfare Department and the Education Bureau with an annual budget of around HKD$197 million.