Skills Training Support Service Centre Manager

HKCT ( HKCT Institute of Higher Education and Hong Kong College of Technology, committed to Vocational & Professional Education and Training (VPET) over decades, is a charitable self-financing institution with degree-awarding status in Hong Kong. Our provision covers higher education and continuing education, ranging from Applied Learning, Diploma Yi Jin, Diploma of Applied Education, Higher Diploma to Degree programmes on the Qualifications Register; from Employees Retraining Board courses, Continuing Education Fund-reimbursable courses to Postgraduate awards by overseas universities, equipping youths and in-service workers with local and/or international qualifications. We strive to nurture students with virtues and competence to sustain their personal and professional growth for serving Hong Kong and our country.

Join us if you are passionate about education, especially VPET!

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership for the service centre, providing purpose-driven skills training support services to engage service targets, ensuring the centre’s day-to-day operations, administration and resources are managed efficiently

• Lead the planning and delivery of centre-based experiential and partnership programmes, activities and services to support Institution’s goals and community needs and to promote lifelong learning of new skills

• Translate Institution’s objectives into annual operational and activity plans, supported by prudent budgeting, financial monitoring and resource allocation

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with funding bodies and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and support service development

• Oversee the centre’s service portfolio, monitoring delivery standards, contractual or funding requirements, performance indicators and agreed outcomes

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Management or a related discipline

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the social services sector, including a minimum of 8 years in centre management and project management

• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work within tight deadlines

• A mature and resourceful leader with a strategic outlook, strong personal drive and creativity to respond effectively to evolving service needs

• Strong partnership development experience, with the ability to establish and expand networks with stakeholders to identify training gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.

• Sound administrative and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to remain effective in a demanding work environment

• Familiarity with market trends of AI and new skills training, as well as practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Relevant qualifications and experience in training and counseling service preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua)

• Practical experience in ERB programmes or related services would be a distinct advantage

Our Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Benefits, Flexible Work Arrangements

• Birthday leave, Marriage Leave

• Education Sponsorship

• Examination Leave

• MPF Employer Voluntary Contribution