The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) 僱員再培訓局招聘 (10月31日截止)

About Us
The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) is a statutory body committed to enhancing the employability and skills of Hong Kong’s workforce. Subject to the enactment of the relevant amendment legislation by the Legislative Council, ERB is planning to be reconstituted as Upskill Hong Kong (UHK), the vision of which is to foster a future-ready, resilient and high-quality manpower pool for the knowledge-based economy of Hong Kong. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and empower individuals to thrive in a constantly evolving job market.

We are seeking visionary and dynamic talents to join our team and contribute to the transformation of our organisation, which will relocate to Kowloon Bay next year.

Open Positions

Senior Manager (Industry Engagement) (Ref: SM(IE)-10/26)
Senior Manager (Skills Research) (Ref: SM(SR)-10/26)
Deputy Executive Director (Skills Research and Industry Engagement) (Ref: DED(SR)-9/26)

The deadline for application is 31 October 2026.

1. Senior Manager (Industry Engagement) (Ref: SM(IE)-10/26)

Major Responsibilities:

To develop and implement industry engagement strategies to support UHK’s skills-based training development;
To build networks and maintain cooperation with employers, trade associations, professional bodies, labour unions, government bureaux and departments, training bodies and other stakeholders;
To coordinate industry consultative networks and collect market intelligence on skills gaps, future skills needs and training priorities; and
To work with the Skills Research teams and Course Development teams to translate industry insights into inputs for skills framework development, course planning and programme prioritisations.

Entry Requirements:

A recognized university degree with a minimum of 15 years’ post-degree working experience, of which at least 5 years should be at senior managerial level;
Experience in industry engagement, stakeholder partnership, manpower development, vocational training, continuing education, public policy or related fields would be an advantage;
Good knowledge of Hong Kong’s industry and labour market situation, skills training landscape, and the operation and work values of Government Departments and/or public organisations would be an advantage;
Possess strategic mindset and broad outlook, with strong ability to engage stakeholders, build networks, manage consultation processes and translate stakeholder feedback into practical recommendations;
Proactive, dynamic, innovative and outcome-oriented, with a high sense of integrity;
Excellent leadership, analytical, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; and
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese and proficiency in Putonghua.

2. Senior Manager (Skills Research) (Ref: SM(SR)-10/26)

Major Responsibilities:

To conduct and coordinate surveys and researches on the competency and skills requirements of various industries, with a specific focus on emerging skills, and prepare comprehensive reports and presentation materials;
To integrate and analyze multi-source data to systematically identify critical skills shortages in the labor market and pinpoint vocational training gaps; and
To analyze labor market information and data, including trend forecasting and assessment, to provide a strategic basis for the organization to develop new curricula or optimize existing courses.

Entry Requirements:

A recognized university degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or related disciplines;
With a minimum of 10 years of professional work experience, of which at least 5 years should be in roles related to market research and data analysis;
Prior experience in market research and data analysis a definite advantage;
Familiarity with large-scale databases and statistical software preferred;
Proficiency in AI tools, database operations, programming languages, and data visualization tools a definite advantage;
Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English as well as strong presentation skills. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage.

3. Deputy Executive Director (Skills Research and Industry Engagement) (Ref: DED(SR)-9/26)

Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Director –

To steer and conduct economic and labour market researches and surveys to identify skills demands and gaps, providing data-driven analysis and recommendations for curriculum design and course development;
To lead the research teams in collecting, compiling, and analyzing competency and skills data from job vacancies across various sectors, with a particular focus on emerging industries and occupations;
To liaise and collaborate with various government bureaux and departments, public bodies, academic institutions and industry partners to promote cross-organisational exchanges and thematic researches;
To engage the industry through industry consultative mechanisms and other networks to identify emerging industries and skills, ensuring that curriculum design and contents remain highly predictive and responsive to market changes;
To share analytical insights with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate data-driven decision-making; and
To establish and maintain data standards and governance to ensure data accuracy, validity, and traceability, while continuously enhancing data quality.

Entry Requirements:

A recognised university degree; with qualifications in Economics, Statistics, Data Science or related disciplines a definite advantage;
With solid experience in managing corporate functions, of which at least 15 years should be professional work experience, and at least 10 years in a senior managerial position;
Strong capabilities in economic analysis and understanding of manpower demands across various industries and extensive interpersonal communication experience; prior experience in market research or data analysis is an advantage;
Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively apply data analytics to practical business scenarios preferred;
Familiarity with the operation and work values of Government or public organisations, with experience related to vocational training a definite advantage;
Proactive, dynamic, innovative and outcome-oriented, with a high sense of integrity;
Excellent leadership, analytical, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; and
Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage.

Remuneration and Terms

ERB is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Manager (Industry Engagement) and Senior Manager (Skills Research): We offer competitive packages commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to 5-day week, we provide various leave, retirement protection, medical, dental and life insurance coverage.
Deputy Executive Director (Skills Research and Industry Engagement): Successful candidate will be remunerated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Terms and conditions of employment will be agreed and set out in the employment contract. In addition to 5-day week, we provide annual leave, medical and dental benefits, insurance coverage and retirement scheme. Appointment will be initially on contract terms for 2 years, subject to renewal by mutual agreement.

Application Method

Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, clearly stating the position applied for, to JOBS-ERB@EGONZEHNDER.COM.
The deadline for application is 31 October 2026.
Personal data collected are for recruitment purpose only. Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed soon after selection, and definitely within 6 months.

Note for All Positions
Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as other related positions should suitable vacancies arise.