COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 

Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Public Affairs) (Ref. 20052505-E2) 

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 community relations activities for the University. The appointee will be required to: 

(a) develop media communications strategies for the University, and organise media relations activities including media conferences, briefings, interviews and the handling of media enquiries and complaints; 

(b) provide advice and support for media relations activities for faculties/departments/offices; 

(c) keep abreast of important policies and development related to higher education and public affairs, and update the senior management; 

(d) build strong and effective relationships with media in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and overseas; 

(e) identify proactively potential issues, and play a key role in the management of issues and crises; 

(f) support Senior Management in planning and organising university events and stakeholder engagement activities; and 

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Office or her delegates. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree; 

(b) at least ten years of solid experience in related areas of work; 

(c) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(d) the ability to be a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

(e) the ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written language proficiency test.

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.]

Remuneration and 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. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.  

Application  

Please send a completed application form together with a detailed curriculum vitae by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 , quoting the department, position and specialism that you apply for. Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. Consideration of applications will commence on 8 June 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities