Assistant Manager, Property and Land

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned placemaking professional to translate strategy into actionable project plans with clear scope, timelines and resources. You will drive full-cycle placemaking programmes, manage partners and vendors, coordinate daily operations of community spaces and events, and ensure governance and compliant financial administration.

A degree in Urban Studies or related fields and at least five years’ experience are required, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Studies, Placemaking, Business, Marketing, Event Management, Arts & Culture, Heritage or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in placemaking, public space activation, event management, or project management.
• Strong communication, English and Chinese language skills (Cantonese/Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to placemaking strategy and translate into actionable project plans with clear scope and timeline.
• Coordinate full-cycle placemaking programmes and manage partners, vendors, and operators; maintain governance and financial administration.
• Oversee daily operations and programming of community spaces; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful events and activations.

Skills

Placemaking

Event management

Project management

Contract management

Vendor coordination

Budget tracking

Education

Urban Studies degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Generative AI

Job description

The Urban Renewal Authority (“URA”) is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government. The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the formulation of placemaking strategies. Assist in identifying opportunities and translating strategic directions into actionable project plans with clear scope, timeline, and resources
• Manage the full-cycle implementation of placemaking programmes and the performance of partners, vendors, and operators while maintaining good relationships
• Coordinate daily operations and programming of community spaces. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of events and activations
• Contribute to collaborative programmes that connect the Authority’s assets with the community through original concepts
• Ensure governance and compliance across placemaking initiatives. Assist in procurement, contracting, and accurate financial administration
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Urban Studies, Placemaking, Business, Marketing, Event Management, Arts & Culture, Heritage, or relevant disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in placemaking, public space activation, event management, or project management
• Proven track record in project execution, including contract management, vendor coordination, on-site implementation, and budget tracking
• Extensive professional network with NGOs, community organisations, art and cultural groups, vendors, contractors, event agencies, as well as designers and creative practitioners is preferred
• Knowledge of event management, public programming, and current cultural/technology trends; literacy in generative AI tools is preferred
• Highly organised, creative, and a collaborative team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua)

Closing Date of Application:

30 September 2026

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our “Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Recruitment” for recruitment purpose only. A copy of the Statement is available on our website and obtainable on request. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.__