Director of Continuing and Professional Education Office

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) invites applications for the post of Director of Continuing and Professional Education Office. The role oversees CPEO, PEAK, IVDC, SHAPE and the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Academy, guiding strategy and programme quality to meet industry needs.

The senior leadership position requires a strong track record in change management, market insights and cross‑functional collaboration with industry and academic units in both English and Chinese contexts.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience at a senior level.
• Proven ability to formulate and implement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and operations across CPEO, PEAK, IVDC and SHAPE and HKIPA.
• Formulate and review CPE framework, policies and guidelines for industry‑oriented CPE programmes.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Ref. no : VTC/D-CPEO/2026

Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 1982, has always been at the forefront of vocational and professional education and training (VPET). As a statutory body, we exist within Hong Kong education system to ensure the skills of the Hong Kong workforce remain fresh and future ready. Our mandate to provide VPET is vital in meeting industry needs, and in fulfilling the aspirations of some 200,000 young people and in-service workers who attend a programme every year at one of our 14 member institutions. Join us if you share our mission.

The Council is looking for suitable candidates with right calibre and experience for the position of Director of Continuing and Professional Education Office.

Major Responsibilities:

• (a) To lead and oversee strategic development and operations of VTC’s Continuing Professional Education Office (CPEO), Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK), the Integrated Vocational Development Centre (IVDC), and School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE); as well as the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Academy funded by the HKSAR Government;
• (b) To formulate, review and update CPE framework, policies, guidelines to promote offering of CPE programmes (including on-line learning) for industry and client-customized development programmes for organizations / companies for meeting needs of industry and clients;
• (c) To monitor and assess market needs, and deliver innovative CPE programmes and enhance scope of CPE programmes, as well as to ensure the programme quality through established quality assurance systems and procedures;
• (d) To liaise with internal corporate functional units to facilitate the development and operations of CPE programmes, and to review existing mechanisms and recommend measures to further incentivize / motivate the development and operation of CPE activities by academic disciplines and teaching units;
• (e) To foster and spearhead inter-disciplinary / teaching unit co-operations in the provision of CPE activities;
• (f) To formulate and implement marketing / promotion / enrolment strategies and promote the brand name of VTC CPE as a premier choice of CPE; and
• (g) To assist in formulating Council's strategic initiatives and annual plans of programmes and activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:

• (a) substantial managerial experience at a senior level and be well qualified academically and professionally;
• (b) a recognised degree or equivalent, preferably with postgraduate and/or professional qualifications, and good academic / professional standing in the relevant discipline(s);
• (c) strong leadership qualities and proven extensive job exposure in the career path;
• (d) ability to build rapport with trade, industry as well as professional bodies;
• (e) sensitivity to economic trends and business environment and ability to initiate and manage change;
• (f) good people and communication skills;
• (g) excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua; and
• (h) solid knowledge and experience in vocational and professional education and training are preferred.

Notes:

• (1) The post is in the rank of Senior Assistant Executive Director.
• (2) For more information about the VTC and its programmes and activities, please visit the website: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/home/en/.
• (3) Candidates found suitable but not being offered a position will be put on the waitlist for upcoming similar job opportunities.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration package to the right candidate. Appointment will be made on contract and renewal is subject to staff performance and service need.