Arts Development Manager

Responsibilities

• To assist the supervisors in conducting grant scheme review, including undertaking research, planning and implementation work;
• To oversee project implementation, manage programme plans and budgets, and prepare periodical reports to ensure the effective execution of the Council's work;
• To maintain effective communication with arts practitioners and organisations, and provide assistance and advice as appropriate;
• To provide secretarial support to committees and working groups, including preparing agenda, papers, briefing materials and minutes, and taking follow-up action;
• To manage and supervise a team of staff for effective grants administration and project management; and
• To undertake other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• University degree with at least 5 years of relevant full-time working experience in arts administration / grant scheme administration; working experience in government and public organisation is preferred;
• Strong administrative, analytical, numerical and strategic planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese; Proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage;
• Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, well-organised and a mature personality; and
• Professional and tactful manner in communicating with different stakeholders.

Remuneration Package

The successful candidate will be appointed on an 18-month fixed-term contract. Renewal of contract will be subject to operational needs and staff performance. A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered, including a monthly salary of HK$45,660, annual leave, medical and dental insurance coverage.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications by email to [email protected], quoting the position applied and job reference number.  Applications should include a cover letter, a CV and a completed registration form, which can be downloaded from our website via >https://www.hkadc.org.hk/en/resources/be-one-of-us/arts-development-manager-job-ref-adm-2616-adc<.  The closing date of applications is 24 September 2026.

Applicants not invited for an interview within 16 weeks from the closing date for applications may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Applications not selected for further processing may be transferred to relevant parties within HKADC for consideration of other suitable vacancies in future.  Personal data collected will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed 12 months after the closing date.  HKADC reserves the right to consider late applications and not to make an appointment for the post advertised.

HKADC is an Equal Opportunities Employer