Major Responsibilities:

Assist the Deputy Executive Director (Business Development & Communications) –

• to formulate and implement marketing and communication strategies through different channels including social media;
• to plan and organise promotional campaigns, large-scale corporate events, public relations and media activities;
• to prepare corporate communications materials, publications, newsletters, speeches, articles, videos and APIs;
• to manage award schemes, partnership programmes, and services and activities for employer organisations, SMEs, trade associations and professional bodies;
• to develop district networks and organise district promotional activities; and
• to draft papers and reports for the consideration of the Board and its Committees.

Entry Requirements:

• A recognised university degree with a minimum of 15 years' post-degree working experience, of which at least 5 years should be at senior managerial level;
• solid management experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, media relations, partnership programmes or related disciplines;
• good understanding of brand management, design and production, advertising and social media, event management and alliance development;
• experience of working in both the public and private sectors would be an advantage;
• good interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills;
• possess broad outlook and highly motivated, proactive, dynamic, creative, result-oriented and able to work under pressure; and
• good command of written and spoken English and Chinese with excellent copywriting and presentation skills.

Remuneration and Terms:

The ERB is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive packages commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to 5-day week, we provide annual leave, medical, dental and life insurance coverage and retirement protection.

Application Method:

1. Application should be made by completing the ERB Job Application Form available from the ERB website (http://www.erb.org). It should be forwarded together with a detailed resume either by clicking "Apply Now" or by hand/ by post to HRA Section, Employees Retraining Board, 3/F to 6/F, 10 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (office hours from 9 am to 7 pm on Mondays to Fridays).
2. The position applied for, with reference number, should be stated on the envelope or at the subject title of the email. Applications without a completed ERB Job Application Form may not be considered.
3. The deadline for application is 22 September 2016.
4. Shortlisted applicants may be required to sit for a written test.
5. Personal data collected are for recruitment purpose only. Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed soon after selection, and definitely within 6 months.

The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) is a statutory body which provides training programmes and services of high quality to people aged 15 or above with educational attainment at sub-degree level or below.  Our vision is to help build up a flexible, high quality and resilient labour force for the knowledge-based economy of Hong Kong.  To achieve this goal, we invite high calibre talents to join us.