Institutional Research and Branding Manager (Post Ref.: 26/258)

Lingnan University; Tuen Mun; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

MPF

Gratuity

Job summary

Lingnan University invites applications for the Institutional Research and Branding Manager in the Institutional Research and Branding Office. The role focuses on enhancing the university’s branding, website presence, and marketing initiatives to raise global visibility.

Responsibilities include managing communications materials, coordinating events, and supporting committees. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in communication/marketing and bring strong English and Chinese language

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised and can work independently under pressure.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the University's website, ensuring timely updates and brand consistency.
• Formulate and implement online and offline marketing initiatives to boost visibility and brand.
• Organise the university's participation in and sponsorship of major global events.
• Oversee production of communication materials, including videos.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to committees and working groups.
• Assist in ad hoc requests and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/marketing

Job description

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human‑centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

• Manage and enhance the University's website, ensuring timely updates
• Formulate and implement online and offline marketing initiatives
• Organise the university's participation in and sponsorship of key global events

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Institutional Research and Branding Manager

Institutional Research and Branding Office

(Post Ref.: 26/258)

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the University's website, ensuring timely updates, user engagement, and consistency with the University's branding strategy
• Formulate and implement online and offline marketing initiatives to enhance the university's visibility and strengthen its brand
• Organise the university's participation in and sponsorship of key global events
• Oversee the production of communication materials, including videos
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to committees and working groups
• Assist in ad hoc requests and projects
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing or related fields
• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in tertiary education institutions
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and foster effective teamwork
• Detail‑oriented, highly organised and capable of working independently under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Occasional travelling and site visits may be required

Candidates with less/more experience will be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.