Vice President (Campus and Facilities) (Ref. 261022005-IE)

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT (CAMPUS AND FACILITIES)

Vice President (Campus and Facilities) (Ref. 261022005-IE)

The Institution

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects.  For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.

Reporting to the President, the appointee will be a member of the Central Management Team (CMT) responsible for campus planning and development, space and facilities management, and health, safety and environment of the University.

Job Functions

The appointee will be required to:

(a) formulate institutional strategies and steer their execution across long-term campus planning, space and facilities optimisation, as well as the enhancement of health, safety and environmental standards to meet the evolving needs of the University;

(b) spearhead the planning, governance and delivery of major capital/special projects in connection with campus development and facilities management;

(c) oversee the strategic planning and execution of the University’s development initiative in the Northern Metropolis and those pertaining to the Private University project;

(d) implement enhanced policies, procedures and system in response to recommendations from CMT and/or any audit/review processes;

(e) foster a smart and sustainable campus ambience embedding health and safety protection of students and staff;

(f) oversee all premises under the ownership of the University; and

(g) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a relevant degree/professional qualifications and sound professional credentials with at least ten years of senior management experience in relevant portfolio in sizeable organisations;

(b) have proven track record of successfully developing and executing innovative strategic initiatives and solutions around large-scale properties in Hong Kong, with previous exposure to property development in the Chinese Mainland being an advantage;

(c) have demonstrated capability in planning and execution of sizable capital projects, risk management and innovation, as well as the ability to develop the relevant portfolio in an entrepreneurial manner;

(d) have knowledge on green initiatives, sustainable development, latest architectural design, best in class building technology and construction methods;

(e) have knowledge on Government’s policies, law and regulations on campus security, health and safety protection, property development, land administration, town planning, housing and construction and building works;

(f) be a visionary and inspiring leader with a cogent and people-oriented leadership style;

(g) have ability to effectively interface with different stakeholders including the Government, business and professional sectors; and 

(h) have excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive.

Application and Nomination

Please submit applications and nominations to Director of Human Resources, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or via email by clicking Apply Now.  Consideration of applications and nominations will commence in early November 2026 until the position is filled.  All applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence.  Applicants may visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk for general information about the University.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.