Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Senior Manager (Administrative Support and Institutional Risk) / Manager (Administrative Support and Institutional Risk)

Office of Council/Court Business and Governance Administration

(Post Ref.: 26/145)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end secretariat support for Council and Court, including agenda planning, paper quality assurance, records and minute-keeping, action tracking, and follow-up
• Support induction and ongoing development for Council and Court members; maintain register of interests and compliance with relevant codes
• Lead the institutional risk management framework, including risk classification, appetite statements, methodology, and reporting cadence
• Coordinate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning with senior management and risk owners; maintain the institutional risk register
• Maintain the governance calendar, policy inventory, and review cycles; coordinate cross-unit policy updates and approvals
• Develop and maintain a policy information portal to host, manage, and update organizational policies, ensuring compliance and easy employee or user access
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including the HKSAR Government, UGC, LegCo, and other partners
• Draft high-quality correspondence to government officials, distinguished scholars, and community leaders; and
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant post-degree experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role, preferably in corporate governance, administration, or quality assurance within tertiary institutions or public bodies
• Proven experience in committee/secretariat work, including drafting policy papers, reports, proposals, minutes, and speeches; experience in the higher education sector in Hong Kong would be an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Good IT literacy

Candidates with less/more experience will be considered for appointment at a relevant rank.

Salary and Benefits

Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure (online application only)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.