Manager - Programmes

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was founded in 2001 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as centre of design excellence in Asia. We are on a public mission to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to foster innovation, create business value and improve societal well-being.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join our dynamic team. Please visit our website for information of HKDC.

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the Event and Marketing team for HKDC’s flagship programmes: Business of Design Week (BODW), Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) and bodw+ (digital design knowledge platform);

• Hybrid event management including onsite logistic management, stimulcast interpretation, livestreaming, ticketing etc;

• Communicate with external suppliers including TV broadcaster, event management, travel agencies, website supplier, etc

• Financial report and budget control;

• Development of industry network and management of sponsorship and partnership;

• Liaises and coordinates with internal teams and external parties across public and private sectors; &

• Perform ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements:

• University graduate with at least 8 years of relevant work experience in hybrid event/website development/project management, creative agency, or related fields in both hands-on and supervisory role;

• Seasoned experience in planning and delivery a hybrid programme, international conferences and events of different scales;

• Creative leadership, strong organization, coordination, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills;

• Can-do attitude with professionalism and accountability to meet statutory, industry code of conduct, internal reporting and compliance requirements;

• Good communication skills, including written English and Chinese, including Putonghua; &

• Good sensibility to design, trends and technology will be a clear advantage.

More information about BODW & KODW:

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending your resume with full details of education, work experience, current & expected salary, contact telephone number and earliest available date to the Human Resources Office, Hong Kong Design Centre, Unit 602, 6/F, Mill 5, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan or by clicking "Apply Now"  on or before on or before 27 May 2024 . HKDC reserves the right not to make appointment for the post(s) advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All information received will be kept in strict confidence for six months and data will only be used for recruitment purpose.

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