Officer (Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre) (A&SS) (Ref: 26002D0)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-contract gratuity

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance coverage

Generous annual leave

Staff development sponsorships

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) invites applications for an Officer in the Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre. The role focuses on supporting centre operations, coordinating events, and liaising with internal and external partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to budget tracking, research support, and the organisation of scholarly conferences and seminars, while maintaining strong English and Chinese language skills.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in language, literature, translation, theatre, opera music or a related discipline.
• Preferably have experience in data analyses and research works.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and competent at computer skills (MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) as well as editing skills.
• Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing support in the organisation of all events.
• Assisting in the promotion of all events within the Centre, including designing promotional materials.
• Facilitating effective communication with different stakeholders.
• Supporting the Centre in managing the budget and tracking expenses.
• Providing support to the research team, coordination and liaison with internal and external parties at various levels.
• Organising academic conference(s) and seminar(s).
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Editing skills

Data analysis experience

Bilingual English & Chinese (Cantonese

Education

Degree in language/ literature/ translation/ theatre/ opera music or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Officer (Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre) (A&SS) (Ref: 26002D0)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visithttps://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Wu Jieh Yee School of Arts and Social Sciences:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the operation of Cantonese Opera Research Centre in various aspects. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Providing support in the organisation of all events;
• Assisting in the promotion of all events within the Centre, including designing promotional materials;
• Facilitating effective communication with different stakeholders;
• Supporting the Centre in managing the budget and tracking expenses;
• Providing support to the research team, coordination and liaison with internal and external parties at various levels;
• Organising academic conference(s) and seminar(s); and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree in language, literature, translation, theatre, opera music or a related discipline;
• Preferably have experience in data analyses and research works;
• Strong organisational and planning skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and competent at computer skills (MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) as well as editing skills;
• Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work independently.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

Closing date of application: 2 November 2026

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