Director, Strategic Continuing & Professional Education

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) in Hong Kong seeks a Director of Continuing and Professional Education Office with proven senior management experience. The role leads strategic development across CPEO, PEAK, IVDC, SHAPE and related arms, shaping policy, programmes and partnerships to meet industry needs.

The candidate will drive market-responsive CPE offerings, ensure quality through robust frameworks, and collaborate with academic and industry stakeholders to advance lifelong learning in VPET.

Qualifications

• Substantial managerial experience at a senior level and strong professional standing.
• Recognised degree or equivalent; postgraduate/professional qualifications preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities with broad sector exposure.
• Ability to build rapport with industry bodies and professional associations.
• Sensitivity to economic trends and change management capability.
• Excellent people and communication skills in English and Chinese (Putonghua).
• Solid knowledge of vocational and professional education and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee strategic development and operations of VTC's CPEO, PEAK, IVDC, SHAPE and HK Intellectual Property Academy.
• Formulate and update CPE framework, policies and guidelines for industry-focused CPE programmes.
• Monitor market needs and deliver innovative CPE programmes with quality assurance.
• Liaise with internal units to enable development and operation of CPE activities by disciplines and units.
• Foster interdisciplinary cooperation to enhance CPE offerings.
• Develop and implement marketing, enrolment and branding strategies for VTC CPE.
• Assist in formulating Council's strategic initiatives and annual plans.

Skills

Senior management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate/professional qualifications

Job description

Vocational Training Council (VTC) in Hong Kong seeks a Director of Continuing and Professional Education Office with proven senior management experience. The role leads strategic development across CPEO, PEAK, IVDC, SHAPE and related arms, shaping policy, programmes and partnerships to meet industry needs.

The candidate will drive market-responsive CPE offerings, ensure quality through robust frameworks, and collaborate with academic and industry stakeholders to advance lifelong learning in VPET.