Public Affairs Manager (Branding and Marketing) (PAO) - (26001QX)
Job: Full-time Non-Academic
School/Unit: Public Affairs Office
Closing Date: 19/Aug/2026, 11:59:00 PM
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs or his/her nominee(s), the appointee will be responsible for supporting the Public Affairs Office and its Marketing Team in the following key duties:
- Formulating and implementing marketing and brand-building strategies and plans that aligned with the University’s mission and support student recruitment;
- Planning and executing integrated marketing campaigns across online, social media and offline channels;
- Driving the development of creative concepts and marketing materials, from concept to roll-out;
- Overseeing social media content production, monitoring and optimisation to maximise the University’s marketing and branding impact;
- Coordinating video production to support branding, marketing and student recruitment;
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating student recruitment advertising, promotions and outreach activities targeting prospective students and other key stakeholders;
- Leveraging market research and analytics to generate insights and action plans;
- Managing and supervising the Information Centre; and
- Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Public Affairs or his/her nominee.
Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:
- A recognised degree, preferably in marketing, business, journalism, communications, public relations or related disciplines;
- At least 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience with a proven track record focusing on branding and marketing;
- Demonstrated success in managing omni-channel strategies with measurable results;
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies;
- Strong aesthetic judgement with the ability to assess and uphold visual quality for branding;
- Knowledge of tools and platforms such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta Ads, and other Martech solutions is an advantage;
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua;
- Strong PR sense and awareness of reputational risk and brand consideration;
- Mature, detail-oriented, self-motivated, with a proactive, can-do spirit;
- A good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Well-organised with strong multi-tasking and time management skills;
- Capable of managing projects independently while working under pressure and tight deadlines; and
- Flexible and willing to work outside office hours when necessary.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and interview.
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.