Manager

Vocational Training Council (VTC); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) Headquarters (Industry Partnership) is seeking an experienced Manager to lead industry engagement and VPET initiatives. You will build partnerships with Training Boards, working parties and Operational Units to advance Council activities and strategic projects.

You will coordinate conferences and large-scale events, provide secretariat support for committees, and drive digital platforms including AI-enabled tools, while supervising a team to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or equivalent; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• At least 7 years relevant experience in tertiary or vocational education or related industry-engagement organisations.
• Knowledge of committee work and governance; secretariat support to boards or committees is an advantage.
• Familiar with emerging technologies and digital trends; experience with information systems/digital solutions.
• Experience in project collaboration and event management, including large-scale conferences and visits.
• Strong English and Chinese (Putonghua) communication; presentation skills.
• Interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote collaboration and foster industry networks with Training Boards, working parties, and Operational Units.
• Engage industry partners in planning, organising and delivering conferences, seminars, visits, competitions and VPET activities.
• Provide professional secretariat support to Training Boards and related committees; prepare papers and minutes.
• Drive development and implementation of web-based platforms and digital solutions, including AI-enabled tools.
• Assist in planning, development and delivery of new VPET projects or large-scale events such as conferences and visits.
• Undertake industry engagement activities including manpower surveys, trade tests and RPL.
• Lead and supervise a team of staff to ensure quality execution of duties.

Education

recognised degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Job description

VTC Headquarters (Industry Partnership)

Ref. no : C/HQIP/MGR_TB/09/26-AP2

Major Duties

• (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 undertake industry 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.