Assistant Manager (Ref. 260512008-IE)

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICE

Assistant Manager (Ref. 260512008-IE)

Duties

The appointee will work under the Branding and Marketing Division of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) and be required to:

(a) develop and implement social media strategies through content creation, posting, and advertisement boosting in the social media platforms adopted in KTEO, including WeChat, REDNote, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedln and YouTube channels;

(b) develop branding and marketing materials, including marketing presentation materials and messages, media kit, creative articles and videos to build up brand identity and engage target audiences;

(c) foster strong relationship with key social media contacts, media vendors and digital platform providers;

(d) plan and implement marketing events and activities, such as banquets, ceremonies, seminars, conferences, competitions, exhibitions, press conferences and industry showcases, etc.;

(e) engage with internal and external stakeholders, including startups, students, academics and industry members, to promote knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship initiatives; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship or his/her delegates.

Working on irregular hours including weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and occasional travel outside Hong Kong may be required.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree in a related discipline with at least five years of relevant post-qualification working experience;

(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;

(c) be creative, highly independent and motivated with strong sense of ownership;

(d) have knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.;

(e) be a collaborative, detail-oriented, responsible and pro-active team player; and

(f) have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Preference will be given to those with experience in marketing, communications and/or event management. 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 26 May 2026 until the position is 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/.