Stakeholder Liaison Manager

Stakeholder Liaison Manager

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was founded in 2001 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as centre of design excellence in Asia. We are on a public mission to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to foster innovation, create business value and improve societal well-being.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join our dynamic team. Please visit our website www.hkdesigncentre.org for information of HKDC.

Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Act as the first point of contact for key stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Director.

• Coordinate and manage communications with partners, sponsors, government bodies, and institutional collaborators.

• Prepare briefing notes, meeting decks, talking points, and follow-ups for stakeholder meetings and events.

• Support the organization’s visibility and presence in the public and professional sectors.

2. Executive Support

• Provide full-spectrum administrative support to the Executive Director, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, travel logistics, and correspondence.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation for board and committee meetings.

• Maintain organized systems for record-keeping, stakeholder contact lists, and follow-up actions.

3. Communications & PR support

• Assist in drafting executive messages, speeches, press releases, and stakeholder communications.

• Work closely with the Corporate Communications team to align messaging and manage media or public-facing opportunities for the Executive Director.

• Support planning and execution of high-level events and engagements.

4. Project Coordination

• Support cross-departmental projects led or overseen by the Executive Director.

• Liaise with internal teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of stakeholder-related initiatives.

5. Developmental Focus

• Participate in mentorship and training opportunities with the Corporate Communications team.

• Develop skills in external affairs, government relations, and executive communications.

• Progressively take on more responsibility in stakeholder strategy and communication leadership.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications is preferred but not mandatory;

2. Minimum 8 years of experience with at least 3-5 years in a stakeholder-facing, Public Relations or Event Management role;

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese;

4. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

5. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks;

6. Discretion, maturity and professionalism in handling confidential matters;

7. Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending your resume with full details of education, work experience, current & expected salary, contact telephone number and earliest available date to the Human Resources Office, Hong Kong Design Centre, 4/F, DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Shum Shui Po, Kowloon or by clicking “Quick Apply” or email to: hr@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 29 July 2025. HKDC reserves the right not to make appointment for the post(s) advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All information received will be kept in strict confidence for six months and data will only be used for recruitment purpose.