Manager / Assistant Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Public Affairs) (two posts) (Ref. 260720002-IE)

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
 
Manager / Assistant Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Public Affairs) (two posts) (Ref. 260720002-IE)
Duties
 
The appointees will be required to play a key role in the Public Affairs Team of the Office which takes care of the media and stakeholder engagement activities for the University.  They will be required to:
 
(a) assist in developing media communications strategies for the University as a whole, and executing media engagement activities including media conferences, briefings, interviews and the handling of media enquiries and complaints;  
 
(b) provide advice and support for media relations activities for individual faculties/units/offices;
 
(c) keep abreast of important policies and development related to higher education and update the team;
 
(d) assist in building strong and effective relationships with media outlets in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas countries;
 
(e) assist in the management of issues and crisis;
 
(f) support 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 six 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.
 
Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager.
 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
  
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.   
 
Application 
 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 3 August 2026 until the positions are filled.  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/.