Manager

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vocational Training Council seeks a senior professional to lead industry engagement and Secretariat support for Training Boards and committees. You will foster networks, coordinate conferences, and drive web-based platforms and digital solutions to support VPET activities and strategic projects.

The role requires a recognised degree (plus postgraduate qualification preferred), 7+ years’ relevant experience in tertiary/vocational education or related organisations, strong English and Chinese

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or equivalent; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Candidate with at least one qualification relevant to Business / Engineering / Healthcare and Life Sciences / Information Technology / Innovation and Technology would be an advantage.
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in tertiary or vocational education sector or related industry-engagement organisation.
• Knowledge of committee governance processes; secretariat support to boards/committees/workgroups.
• Familiar with emerging technologies and digital trends; experience in information systems/digital solutions.
• Strong experience in project collaboration and event management, including large-scale conferences and visits.
• Understanding of Hong Kong Qualifications Framework and Government-subsidised training schemes.
• Proficient in English and Chinese (Putonghua) with good presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To promote collaboration and foster industry networks with Training Boards, working parties, and Operational Units.
• To engage industry partners in planning, organising and delivering conferences, seminars, visits, competitions and VPET activities.
• To provide professional secretariat support to Training Boards and related committees, including papers, minutes and correspondence.
• To drive development and implementation of web-based platforms and digital solutions, including AI-enabled tools.
• To assist in planning, development and delivery of new VPET projects or large-scale events (conferences, forums, awards).
• To undertake industry engagement activities including manpower surveys, trade tests, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• To lead and supervise a team of staff to ensure quality execution of duties.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Governance

Education

Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

Relevant to Business / Engineering / Healthcare / IT

Tools

Information systems

Digital platforms

Job description

(a) To promote collaboration, maintain and foster sound industry networks with, Training Boards, working parties, and Operational Units to support the Council’s activities, projects and initiatives;

(b) To engage the industry partners in the planning, organising and delivery of conferences, seminars, visits, competitions and other activities to promote VPET and the latest industrial knowledge and practices;

(c) To provide professional secretariat support to Training Boards and related committees, including the preparation of meeting papers, minutes, correspondence and related documentation;

(d) To drive the development and implementation of web-based platforms and digital solutions, including AI-enabled tools, in support of the Council's operational and industry engagement functions;

(e) To assist in the planning, development and delivery of new projects or large-scale VPET-related events, such as conferences, forums, award ceremonies and visits, to meet the strategic needs of the Council;

(f) To undertakeindustry engagement activities including manpower surveys and updates, trade tests, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and other industry intelligence functions; and

(g) To lead and supervise a team of staff to ensure quality execution of duties.

Requirements

(a) A recognised degree or equivalent, preferably with a post-graduate qualification. Candidate with at least one qualification relevant to Business / Engineering / Healthcare and Life Sciences / Information Technology / Innovation and Technology would be an advantage;

(b) At least 7 years’ relevant experience at an appropriate level, preferably in the tertiary or vocational education sector or in a related industry-engagement organisation;

(c) Applicants with the following knowledge / experience would have added advantage:

(i) good knowledge of committee work and governance processes; experience in secretariat support to boards, committees or working groups;

(ii) familiar with emerging technologies and digital trends; experience in development or implementation of information systems / digital solutions;

(iii) sound experience in project collaboration and event management, including large-scale conferences, forums, ceremonies and visits; experience in planning, coordinating and executing marketing, publicity or school networking activities in relevant industries; and

(iv) strong understanding of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework and Government-subsidised training schemes;

(d) A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua, with good presentation and communication skills;

(e) Strong interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with different stakeholders; and

(f) Self-motivated and resilient, and the ability to work independently under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Notes

(1) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

(2) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and / or outside the office.

(3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment.

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

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