Communications and Public Affairs Office
Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Public Affairs)
(Ref. 260422014-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to play a key role in the Public Affairs Team of the Office which takes care of the media and stakeholder engagement activities for the University. The appointee will be required to:
(a) develop stakeholder engagement and communications strategies for the University, and organise media relations and other engagement activities such as press conferences and interviews, and roundtables with key influencers and opinion leaders;
(b) support senior management in devising thought leadership strategy, planning and organising university events and stakeholder engagement activities;
(c) manage brand reputation through proactively identifying potential issues and opportunities, and playing a key role in managing issues and crises;
(d) provide advice and support for media relations activities for faculties/departments/offices;
(e) keep abreast of important policies and development related to higher education and public affairs, and update the senior management;
(f) build strong and effective relationship with media in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, handle and reply to media enquiries; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a recognised degree and at least ten years of solid experience in related areas;
(b) proven experience in public affairs, with a strong focus on public relations, issue management, and stakeholder engagement;
(c) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(d) strong interpersonal and communication skills to build up relationship with various internal business functions and stakeholders;
(e) experience of writing, leading and delivering high impact communications strategy and associated campaigns and plans with actionable tactics; and
(f) the ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 6 May 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 22 April 2026