Corporate Communications Manager

Hong Kong Red Cross; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Marriage leave

Caring leave

Volunteer leave

Medical and dental benefits (including

dependents)

Employer MPF contribution

Discretionary incentive payment

Job summary

Hong Kong Red Cross seeks a seasoned Communications and Events Manager to lead corporate communications and fundraising duties. You will drive strategy, plan high-profile events and manage crisis communications while building a strong team and maintaining key media and donor relationships.

You will partner with senior leadership and internal services to ensure consistent messaging, fundraising success, and a positive public image for the organization.

Qualifications

• University degree holder in communications, journalism, translation, marketing, business or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduation relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial level in communications, brand management, event management, fundraising and/or donor relations.
• Excellent knowledge and practical skills in event management and crisis management, including management of people, finance and resources.
• Prompt response to the digital world and good market insight.
• Excellent command of written and oral English; Chinese/Cantonese/Putonghua helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and measure a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with the Agency’s mission and funding needs.
• Plan and execute high-impact corporate events, press conferences, brand experiences and fundraising campaigns/events that elevate the company’s profile and generate sustainable income.
• Proactively develop and maintain a robust crisis communications plan; lead communications during sensitive issues, including fundraising reputation risks.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing communications team, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the departmental budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective ROI.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media contacts, industry influencers, corporate partners and donors for strategic coverage.
• Collaborate closely with internal services to align messages and amplify Agency’s initiatives.

Skills

Corporate communications

Event management

Donor relations

Crisis management

Media relations

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Team management

Education

University degree

Communications/Journalism/Marketing/Business related disciplines

Job description

• Develop, implement, and measure corporate communications strategy
• Plan and execute high-impact corporate events, press conferences
• 5 years’ experience in communications / event management / donor relations

Job Purpose:

The Manager works closely with the Head of Communications to lead the development and execution of corporate communications and fundraising duties for the purpose of enhancing the publicity exposure, branding, managing crisis, corporate and / or fundraising events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and measure a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with the Agency’s mission and funding needs;
• Plan and execute high-impact corporate events, press conferences, brand experiences and fundraising campaigns / events that elevate the company's profile and generate sustainable income;
• Proactively develop and maintain a robust crisis communications plan; and lead communications efforts during sensitive issues, including fundraising reputation risks;
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
• Oversee the departmental budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective ROI;
• Proactively cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, industry influencers, corporate partners and donors to secure positive and strategic coverage; and
• Collaborate closely with internal services to ensure message alignment and amplify Agency’s initiatives.

Requirements:

• University degree holder, preferable in communications, journalism, translation, marketing, business or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduation relevant work experience, in which at least 3 years at managerial level preferable in communications, brand management, event management, fundraising and / or donor relations
• Excellent knowledge and practical skills in event management and crisis management, including management of people, finance and resources
• Prompt response to the digital world and good market insight
• Strong sense of responsibility, mature, detail-oriented with innovative mindsets
• Excellent command of both written and oral English, Chinese/Cantonese/Putonghua

Fringe Benefits:

Fringe benefits include generous annual leave, marriage leave, caring leave, volunteer leave, medical and dental benefits (including dependents), Employer MPF voluntary contribution, and a discretionary incentive payment (where applicable) will be offered to the right candidates.

Contract Period: 2 years (renewable)

8 November 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with Agency’s data protection policy for recruitment purposes only. Applicants not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and all related information will be kept on our files up to a period of 6 months.