- Location
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Real Estate
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Urban Renewal Authority (“URA”) is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government. The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the formulation of placemaking strategies. Assist in identifying opportunities and translating strategic directions into actionable project plans with clear scope, timeline, and resources
- Manage the full-cycle implementation of placemaking programmes and the performance of partners, vendors, and operators while maintaining good relationships
- Coordinate daily operations and programming of community spaces. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of events and activations
- Contribute to collaborative programmes that connect the Authority's assets with the community through original concepts
- Ensure governance and compliance across placemaking initiatives. Assist in procurement, contracting, and accurate financial administration
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors
Requirements:
- Degree holder in Urban Studies, Placemaking, Business, Marketing, Event Management, Arts & Culture, Heritage, or relevant disciplines
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in placemaking, public space activation, event management, or project management
- Proven track record in project execution, including contract management, vendor coordination, on-site implementation, and budget tracking
- Extensive professional network with NGOs, community organisations, art and cultural groups, vendors, contractors, event agencies, as well as designers and creative practitioners is preferred
- Knowledge of event management, public programming, and current cultural/technology trends; literacy in generative AI tools is preferred
- Highly organised, creative, and a collaborative team player with strong communication and presentation skills
- Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua)
Closing Date of Application:
18 November 2026
How to Apply?
Please click the "Apply" button. Full resume with present and expected salaries should be submitted via online application.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our “Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Recruitment" for recruitment purpose only. A copy of the Statement is available on our website and obtainable on request. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.