ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND MEMBER SERVICES (REF: AD)

The Law Society of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of Hong Kong invites applications for Assistant Director to lead a small team, organise events and to devise strategic and operational plans to promote the image of the Law Society. The appointee will oversee communications, publications, websites and digital media channels to ensure messages are presented effectively to members and the public.

Successful candidates will have a university degree in a related discipline, 10 years in PR/marketing/event management with at least 3

Qualifications

• A recognised university degree in law, mass communications, journalism, language or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of solid experience in public relations, marketing and event management; with at least 3 years in managerial position.
• Prolonged knowledge of multi‑stakeholder communications, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and management skills.
• Proactive, result‑oriented, creative and highly self‑motivated.
• A team player who can work with colleagues, members and stakeholders; and
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Organise events, exhibitions, visits and functions for members of the Law Society and for the public
• Plan and execute the Law Society’s strategies and activities
• Plan and manage contracts and activities that are contracted out
• Draft communications write‑ups such as executive speeches, advertorials and feature articles
• Oversee Law Society’s publications, websites and digital media channels
• Engage stakeholders, counterpart organisations as well as trade and industry associations to ensure corporate image and messages are presented effectively and properly
• Provide strategic and implementation advice on media issues where necessary
• Act as Secretaries to relevant committees and working groups (e.g., prepare meeting papers and minutes)
• Perform any other duties as directed.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Event management

Stakeholder communications

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English and Chinese proficiency

Education

University degree in law, mass communications, journalism, language or related discipline

Job description

The Law Society of Hong Kong invites applications from high‑calibre candidates for the position of Assistant Director. The appointee will have overall responsibilities of leading a small team to organise events and activities as well as to devise strategic and operational plans to promote the image of the Law Society.

Job Duties

• Organise events, exhibitions, visits and functions for members of the Law Society and for the public;
• Plan and execute the Law Society’s strategies and activities;
• Plan and manage contracts and activities that are contracted out;
• Draft communications write‑ups such as executive speeches, advertorials and feature articles;
• Oversee Law Society’s publications, websites and digital media channels;
• Engage stakeholders, counterpart organisations as well as trade and industry associations to ensure corporate image and messages are presented effectively and properly;
• Provide strategic and implementation advice on media issues where necessary;
• Act as Secretaries to relevant committees and working groups (e.g., prepare meeting papers and minutes); and
• Perform any other duties as directed.

Requirements

• A recognised university degree in law, mass communications, journalism, language or a related discipline;
• A minimum of 10 years of solid experience in public relations, marketing and event management; with at least 3 years in managerial position;
• Profound knowledge of multi‑stakeholder communications, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines;
• Excellent planning, organisation, and management skills;
• Proactive, result‑oriented, creative and highly self‑motivated;
• A team player who can work with colleagues, members and stakeholders; and
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Director of Communications & External Affairs and Member Services.

*Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Law Society’s personal data policies as set out in the Personal Information Collection Statement. A copy of the Statement can be obtained from Senior Officer of Administration and Human Resources by calling 2846 0500. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.*