Assistant Manager, Property and Land

Urban Renewal Authority 市區重建局; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Renewal Authority 市區重建局 is seeking a seasoned placemaking professional to lead strategy formulation and coordinate end-to-end placemaking programmes. You will oversee partners, vendors and events, ensuring governance, budget discipline and strong community outcomes.

Requirements include a degree in urban studies or related fields, 5+ years in placemaking or event management, and fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Urban Studies, Placemaking, Business, Marketing, Event Management, Arts & Culture, Heritage, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant placemaking, public space activation, event management, or project management experience.
• Proven track record in project execution including contract management, vendor coordination and budget tracking.
• Extensive network with NGOs, community organisations, arts and cultural groups, vendors and designers.
• Knowledge of event management and public programming; literacy in generative AI tools preferred.
• Highly organised, creative, collaborative, and strong communication skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to placemaking strategies and translate strategic directions into actionable project plans.
• Manage end-to-end placemaking programmes and oversee partners, vendors and operators.
• Coordinate daily operations and programming of community spaces with stakeholders.
• Contribute to collaborative programmes linking assets with the community.
• Ensure governance and compliance across placemaking, including procurement and budgeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Project coordination

Budget management

Education

Degree holder in Urban Studies, Placemaking, Business, Marketing, Event Management, Arts & Culture, Heritage, or relevant disciplines

Job description

• 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

18 November 2026

For more information on the work of the URA, please visit the website at http://www.ura.org.hk.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.