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Communications and Public Relations Office
Executive Officer I/II (carrying the job title of Manager (Strategic Events))
The appointee will be responsible for (a) planning, managing and coordinating strategic, high-profile events that advance the University's priorities and institutional reputation (b) engaging and liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders, including University management, faculties, government bodies, alumni, donors and partners, and managing stakeholder expectations and sensitivities throughout the event lifecycle (c) driving cross‑unit collaboration, special projects and initiatives related to strategic events (d) mentoring junior colleagues to foster professionalism, agility and excellence in event delivery and (e) performing other duties as assigned, subject to manpower resources of the team.
Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline (ii) fulfilled the English language requirements set out on the website: (iii) at least 10 years post‑qualification executive experience in the public relations and communications field, preferably involving high‑profile events (iv) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) (v) strong stakeholder engagement, organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills, with attentiveness to detail and sound professional judgement and (vi) proven hands‑on event management experience with demonstrated capability across the full event lifecycle, from event design and concept development to production planning, logistical implementation and on‑site execution. Applicants with less relevant experience may be considered for appointment as Executive Officer II. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test in both Chinese and English.
Applicants must submit copies of academic certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.
Appointment will initially be made on a contract basis for up to 2 years (with contract‑end gratuity for a 2‑year contract), renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university in Shatin, Hong Kong, formally established in 1963 by a charter granted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. It is the territory's second-oldest university and was founded as a federation of three existing colleges – Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College – the oldest of which was founded in 1949.
CUHK is organized into nine constituent colleges and eight academic faculties, and remains the only collegiate university in the territory. The university operates in both English and Chinese, although classes in most colleges are taught in English. Four Nobel laureates are associated with the university, and it is the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with recipients of the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, Fields Medal and Veblen Prize sitting as faculty in residence.
Job ID: 147044741
