Assistant Manager / Officer (Corporate Communications)

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Manager / Officer (Corporate Communications) to drive brand strategies and deliver integrated communications programmes for the Council and its member institutions.

The role involves content development for annual reports, brochures, newsletters and videos; collaboration with internal partners for engaging website and social media content; and support for bilingual speeches and senior executive materials.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' relevant work experience at executive level in corporate communications / marketing communications / public relations / branding / event management.
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably Putonghua.
• Good corporate writing skills.
• Familiar with social media administration and digital content development.
• Good project management, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and
• Good understanding of the education landscape would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• To implement brand strategies, create and execute integrated corporate communications programmes to enhance the image of the Council and its member institutions.
• To support the content development and production of corporate communications materials, including but not limited to annual report, brochures, newsletters and videos.
• To collaborate with internal partners and develop engaging content for corporate website and social media platforms.
• To assist in developing corporate communications strategies and initiatives to support the corporate vision and objectives, and strengthen communications with stakeholders.
• To assist in developing compelling corporate messages for effective communication, including bilingual speeches, presentation materials and articles for senior executives.
• To assist in the planning and implementation of major corporate events and activities; and
• To coordinate corporate visits.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Content creation

Social media management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager / Officer (Corporate Communications)

Communications and Public Relations Office

Major Duties:

(a) To implement brand strategies, create and execute integrated corporate communications programmes to enhance the image of the Council and its member institutions;

(b) To support the content development and production of corporate communications materials, including but not limited to annual report, brochures, newsletters and videos;

(c) To collaborate with internal partners and develop engaging content for corporate website and social media platforms;

(d) To assist in developing corporate communications strategies and initiatives to support the corporate vision and objectives, and strengthen communications with stakeholders;

(e) To assist in developing compelling corporate messages for effective communication, including bilingual speeches, presentation materials and articles for senior executives;

(f) To assist in the planning and implementation of major corporate events and activities; and

(g) To coordinate corporate visits.

Requirements:

(a) A recognised degree, or equivalent;

(b) At least 2 years' relevant work experience at executive level in corporate communications / marketing communications / public relations / branding / event management;

(c) Good proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;

(d) Good corporate writing skills;

(e) Familiar with social media administration and digital content development;

(f) Good project management, negotiation and problem solving skills;

(g) Detail-oriented, good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;

(h) Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and

(i) Good understanding of the education landscape would be an advantage.

Notes:

(1) The post is at the rank of "Officer". Suitable candidate(s) with more experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Manager.

(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

(3) Applicants are required to highlight their language proficiency (e.g. HKCEE, HKAL, IELTS, CRE, etc) in their curriculum vitae.

(4) Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for a written assessment.

(5) The appointees will be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and in designated places as assigned.