Deputy Executive Director

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) in Hong Kong seeks a senior leader to oversee governance and VPET programme development. The appointee will steer academic and non-academic developments, and collaborate with government and industry partners to advance VPET initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and strong bilingual communication, including Putonghua, to drive policy and network-building across Hong Kong and the Mainland.

Qualifications

• Senior-level managerial experience in public or tertiary education.
• Ability to network with Government bureaux/departments, trade and industry and professional bodies.
• Strategic, forward-thinking and innovative mindset.
• Strong people, communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Business environment and technology acumen; VPET knowledge preferred.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director to steer governance and academic/non-academic developments.
• Formulate and review corporate policies/guidelines on VPET programmes at various QF levels.
• Oversee academic programme development/administration, campus administration and corporate services.
• Establish and enhance networks with government, industry, and stakeholders in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

Skills

Managerial experience

Networking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Technology acumen

VPET knowledge

English/Putonghua

Job description

Ref. no : VTC/DED/2026

Established in 1982, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) is a statutory body and the largest vocational and professional education and training (VPET) provider in Hong Kong. Through its 14 member institutions, the VTC provides valuable credentials for over 200,000 students across its 14 member institutions each year through a full range of pre-employment and in-service programmes with internationally recognised qualifications.

The VTC currently has about 5,200 full time staff. The Chairman and Members of the Council are appointed by the Chief Executive, including senior government officials and representatives from the industrial, commercial, service, labour and educational sectors.

Major Responsibilities

• (a) To assist the Executive Director to steer / oversee the Council's governance and academic / non-academic developments;
• (b) To formulate and review corporate policies / guidelines on the Council's academic structure for the provision of vocational and professional education and training (VPET) programmes at various Qualification Framework (QF) levels;
• (c) To oversee academic programme development / administration, campus administration, corporate service functions and strategic initiatives; and
• (d) To establish and enhance networks and collaborations with major stakeholders in various sectors, particularly in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• (a) Substantial managerial experience at a senior level, with solid administrative experience in the public / tertiary education sector;
• (b) Experience and capability to network and engage with Government bureaux / departments, trade and industry as well as professional bodies;
• (c) Strategic and forward thinking, and innovative mindset;
• (d) Strong people, communication, leadership and teamwork skills, and ability to formulate / lead changes;
• (e) Strong business environment and technology acumen, preferably good knowledge of VPET; and
• (f) Excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua.

Notes

For more information about the VTC and its programmes and activities, please visit the website: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/home/en/.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package to the right candidates. Appointments will be made on a fixed-term contract basis; and renewal is subject to staff performance and service needs.