The Job

• Report to the Head of the newly created Policy Research and Business Innovation Unit.
• Assist in planning and managing policy research to support proposals for the business development of the Hong Kong Housing Society; review and report implementation progress of initiatives as committed.
• Identify policy issues and approaches; conduct research and analysis of thematic areas; synthesize research findings to identify and recommend strategies; and produce a wide range of high-quality written outputs including board papers, briefing notes, reports and submissions, etc. for various audiences.
• Provide secretariat support to any relevant special committees set up under Hong Kong Housing Society’s board; develop and maintain the relationship with the board members, research institutes, think tanks, policymakers and other organisations for the benefit of the team.
• Work closely with other departments to interpret business strategy and determine innovative solutions.
• Keep abreast of new technological and market trends related to the businesses of the Housing Society (e.g. construction, property sale and marketing, property management, elderly services).

The Person

• Degree holder in Public Administration / Government Policy / Business Administration / Social Science / Operations Management or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 5 years in a managerial role of a sizable public or private organization.
• Solid experience in carrying out strategic or thematic research. Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and distill complex policy issues.
• With a can-do spirit and positive attitude to changes.
• Conversant with Hong Kong land and housing policies.
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager (Policy Research and Business Innovation).
• Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year contract and renewal of contract will be subject to the operational need and the performance of the candidate.

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to suitable candidates. To apply, please send your application with full resume and reference quoted to Human Resources Manager by fax: 2882 4466 or through online application: http://www.hkhs.com/online.recruit

Applicants not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

You are welcome to visit our website www.hkhs.com to learn more about us.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Housing Society’s personal data policies which is available in our website and obtainable upon request. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Housing Society and all personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within 6 months upon completion of the relevant recruitment exercises.