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The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong is seeking a senior security leader to oversee the Security Office and Transport Office, ensuring 24/7 campus safety, traffic control and service continuity.

The appointee will supervise contracts, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide secretarial support to committees while upholding national security guidance. This is a contract appointment with potential renewal based on mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Extensive experience (min 10 years) at supervisory level in police/related services or security leadership for a large organisation.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning and people management capabilities.
• Sound judgement, strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in both Chinese and English.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Security Office (100+ uniformed officers) and campus safety operations.
• Oversee Transport Office services including intra-campus bus and official car services.
• Supervise relevant service contracts and monitor vendor performance.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Support committees by acting as Secretary and providing professional advice on security matters.
• Advocate and implement national security guidelines in Hong Kong.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Security operations

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Chinese/English

Driving license

Team supervision

Education

University degree

Job description

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk) is a forward-looking and intellectually vigorous university with the mission to be a first-class comprehensive research university, regionally and internationally. The University is fully committed to excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service in a comprehensive range of disciplines, thereby serving the needs and enhancing the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China as a whole, and the wider world community. The University values greatly its College system and the culture preserved and promoted by the University and its Constituent Colleges. Bilingualism is adopted in teaching, research and administration. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the University.

Reporting to the Vice-President (Administration), the appointee will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the University's security, safety, transport and traffic operations. The appointee will lead the Security Office, which comprises more than 100 uniformed security officers on establishment to maintain round-the-clock security operations at the University's campus and properties, as well as attend to campus safety, traffic and parking control, and other emergency duties in the University. He/She will also supervise the Transport Office which provides intra-campus bus service and official car service. Additionally, the appointee will oversee relevant service contracts and vendor performance, foster effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and support relevant committees by serving as Secretary and providing professional advice on matters within the portfolio. The appointee should advocate and support national security and its implementations under relevant laws in Hong Kong.

Applicants should have:

• a University degree;
• extensive experience, at least ten years at supervisory level, in the police or related services, or in a responsible position for the security and safety of a large organisation;
• proven leadership, strategic planning and people management capabilities;
• sound judgement, strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
• proficiency in both Chinese and English;
• a valid driving license.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years commencing March 2027, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The University reserves the right to fill the post by invitation/nomination.