Section Head, Training and Development

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual leave

Job summary

Hong Kong Trade Development Council is seeking a dynamic Training & Development Section Head to steer learning initiatives across its global offices in support of continual operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has a university degree with at least 15 years’ experience in L&D, including 5 years in a management role, and a proven track record in curricula design, digital learning, and staff engagement. Fluency in English and Chinese is essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate with extensive experience in learning and development, including managerial responsibilities.
• Proven ability to design and implement learning programs and curricula.
• Experience with modern methodologies and technologies to enhance L&D practices.
• Experience driving staff engagement initiatives with strong project management and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership, proactivity, collaboration and communication abilities.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Training and Development team across global offices to drive operations excellence and foster continuous learning.
• Identify skill gaps and future capability needs with stakeholders and provide training solutions.
• Develop and evaluate structured learning frameworks addressing employees' career-stage learning needs.
• Incorporate digital tools and methodologies to facilitate effective learning experiences and outcomes.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture and commitment.
• Stay abreast of market practices, learning trends and technologies and advise the Head of Human Resources.
• Handle ad-hoc initiatives and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Learning & Development

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

University degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub.

The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three-year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever-changing landscape.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre and experienced Training & Development professional to join the team.

Reporting to Head of Human Resources, the major responsibilities of Section Head, Training and Development include:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Training and Development team in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development initiatives across global offices of the Council to drive operations excellence and foster a culture of continuous learning;

Identify skill gaps and future capability needs through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and provide training and development solutions to deliver impactful business outcomes;

Develop and regularly evaluate structured learning frameworks which address learning needs of employees across their career stages;

Identify and incorporate appropriate digital tools and methodologies into training and development practices to facilitate effective learning experiences and outcomes;

Drive and implement employee engagement initiatives to strengthen the Council’s culture and deepen employees’ commitment;

Keep abreast of the market practices, learning trends and technologies, offering insights and recommendations to the Head of Human Resources;

Handle any ad-hoc initiatives and projects as assigned.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

University graduate with a minimum of 15 years’ working experience in learning and development of which a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial role in sizeable organisation(s);

Demonstrated success in designing and implementing learning programs and structured curricula;

Proven track record on leveraging advanced methodologies and technologies to drive ongoing enhancement in learning and development practices;

Proven experience on designing and driving staff engagement initiatives, supported by strong project management and organizational abilities;

An effective leader and excellent team player who is proactive and collaborative;

Highly self-motivated and energetic, with excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities;

Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese is essential.

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a two-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus an appropriate contract-end gratuity. Medical benefits and annual leave will be offered.