Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director –

• to develop and implement the Employees Retraining Scheme under the Employees Retraining Ordinance;
• to formulate and implement business development strategy of retraining courses and services in the light of the changing market, the development of the Qualifications Framework, as well as the social and economic environment, mapping out strategic plans for the Research & Development and Course Development functions;
• to oversee and enhance the Course Administration function in the vetting of various course and budgetary proposals, and to recommend the allocation of training places among the ERB’s network of around 90 training bodies having regard to their performance; and
• to strengthen partnership with various stakeholders of the Board, including employers, employees, professional bodies, Government Bureaux and departments, training bodies and public organisations.

Entry Requirements:

• A recognised university degree;
• solid experience and strong track record in the fields of vocational training, retraining, continuing education or employment, and familiar with the local employment market;
• with10 years or more experience in senior management positions, and familiar with the operation and work values of Government or public organisations;
• possess strategic mindset, broad outlook and high sense of integrity, proactive, dynamic, result-oriented and innovative, and has good political and business acumen;
• excellent leadership, networking, organisational and communication skills; and
• excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Remuneration and Terms:

Successful candidate will be remunerated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Terms and conditions of employment will be agreed and set out in the employment contract. In addition to 5-day week, we provide annual leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance coverage and retirement scheme. Appointment will be initially on contract terms for 2 years, subject to renewal by mutual agreement.

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 3 August 2017.
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.