Funding & Engagement Consultant, SME One

InnoPreneur (SME & Startup Growth) and FutureSkills Division

Ref: IFD240/25, 10568

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:   

• Provide dedicated advisory services on government funding schemes to SMEs and startups
• Participate in sharing sessions and handle customer enquiries
• Initiate and connect with different partners to organise outreach activities for promotion and publicity of our services
• Support the development and growth of local SMEs and startups through Hong Kong, GBA and global connections by providing up-to-date market information and funding support programmes
• Coordinate internal and external resources to manage high-impact industry-wide programmes and projects to achieve the expected performance outcomes
• Compile programme statistics, conduct analysis of case tracking and stakeholders’ views to identify and implement appropriate measures, and prepare relevant reports
• Assist unit head and supervisors on any ad hoc projects as requested

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor degree or above from disciplines such as Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Social Science, or related fields
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in B2B client management, industry support, relations management, event or sponsorship management.  Solid experience of funding advisory is preferable
• Strong business acumen, communication and analytical skills with visionary mindset
• Sound relationship with various industries, trade associations, professional institutes, and public bodies
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.  

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch 
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge!  Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!  

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered.  The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.