Reporting to the Chief Executive of the HKADC, the Arts Space, Research and Development Director (ASRDD) is to direct and manage the implementation and on-going development of the Arts Spaces and the Arts Information Centre of the Council. He/She is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring projects related to the development of arts spaces including liaison with stakeholders like artists/arts groups, property owners and government departments, engagement of professional consultants and overseeing renovation/refurbishment of designated premises. He/She will also be the leader of the Research & Development Team, directing and supervising staff on initiating, implementing and monitoring research and archival projects as well as steering and facilitating the implementation of internship/scholarship projects.

Requirements:

• University degree with at least 10 years post qualification experience in arts administration, project management or equivalent;
• Experience in facilities/property management and tenancy management;
• Familiarity of stakeholder engagement, tender and quotation exercises, government procedures in relation to theatre, property and tenancy management. Ability and experience in promoting cooperative and collaborative synergies with consultants and other stakeholders in facility development will be an added advantage;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese;
• Experience in Committee work of government/public organisations will be an advantage.

The salary offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are requested to send CV with details on education and work experience, salary history and expected salary, and indication of earliest availability to the Human Resources Department, 10/F, 1063 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong no later than 27 October 2020. Please quote the job reference on the envelope.

Applicants not invited for interview within 16 weeks from the closing date for the application may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence and will only be used for recruitment purposes. HKADC reserves the right to consider late applications and not to make an appointment for the post advertised. We do not accept applications through e-mail or fax.

HKADC is an Equal Opportunities Employer