Executive Director, Upskill Hong Kong Transformation

Employees Retraining Board; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement scheme

Job summary

The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) is seeking a visionary leader to head its Executive Office and steer the transformation toward Upskill Hong Kong (UHK). The role requires extensive senior leadership experience, broad collaboration with government, industries and training partners, and a strong focus on governance and workforce development.

The appointment is initially on contract terms for three years. Reporting through the executive channel, you will shape a forward-looking training

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree awarded by a university.
• Minimum of 20 years of managerial experience in a sizable organisation, including senior leadership roles.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, integrity and stakeholder skills.
• Extensive knowledge in continuing education, skills training or manpower development.
• Excellent written and spoken Chinese and English; Putonghua a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic reform, operation and development of ERB, implementing reform measures.
• If law passes, assume Executive Director of UHK and lead the transition to UHK.
• Drive reform initiatives with government, industries, training bodies and stakeholders.
• Establish and update a forward-looking skills-based training framework for the workforce.
• Manage the Employees Retraining Fund and other resources for long-term development.
• Lead organisational transformation with a high-performing team and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Public sector familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate degree

Job description

The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) is seeking a visionary leader to head its Executive Office and steer the transformation toward Upskill Hong Kong (UHK). The role requires extensive senior leadership experience, broad collaboration with government, industries and training partners, and a strong focus on governance and workforce development.

The appointment is initially on contract terms for three years. Reporting through the executive channel, you will shape a forward-looking training