Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office
Assistant Manager
(Ref. 260910004-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) assist in managing entrepreneurship funding and programmes in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland;
(b) support the planning and execution of entrepreneurship programmes and new initiatives by working with cross-functional teams and external partners;
(c) collaborate with faculties and schools/units to drive participation in entrepreneurship programmes and initiatives;
(d) support the Office in securing corporate sponsors and facilitating start-up development in business and technology;
(e) assist in managing PolyU's co-working space and organising workshops and events with community partners to support young entrepreneurs;
(f) plan and organise marketing events and campaigns to raise public awareness of the PolyU's efforts in entrepreneurship development;
(g) coordinate the data analysis, processing and reporting for management to review and programme enhancement;
(h) design promotional materials including posters, brochures, videos and other collaterals;
(i) draft speeches, press releases, key messages and social media posting for events and activities; and
(j) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship or his/her delegates.
Working on irregular hours including weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and occasional travel outside Hong Kong may be required.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree;
(b) have at least five years of solid professional and relevant experience, preferably with experience in project and event management or technology transfer;
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(d) be creative and highly independent with a strong sense of ownership;
(e) be a good team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills; and
(f) be highly motivated, result-oriented, able to excel in a fast-paced environment, and willing to work under tight schedule with a positive working attitude.
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 17 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 10 September 2026