Reporting to the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, the Head of CreateHK is responsible for –

• (a)formulating policies, strategies and initiatives for the development of creative industries and implementing initiatives and measures accordingly;
• (b)overseeing the work of CreateHK, leading the planning, management and control of resources and manpower of CreateHK;
• (c)managing all funding schemes administered by CreateHK and other financial resources designated to promote the development of creative industries;
• (d)co-ordinating the trade and Government/public organisations to ensure the smooth implementation of all publicly funded creative industries-related activities, and collaborating with Government as well as non-Government stakeholders to promote the development of creative industries including talents nurturing programmes;
• (e)representing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in promoting creative industries in and outside Hong Kong;
• (f)housekeeping the operation of the Hong Kong Design Centre; and
• (g)conducting research and providing analysis on policies and practices for supporting creative industries development as necessary.

For more information about CreateHK, please visit CreateHK’s Homepage at http://www.createhk.gov.hk.

Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment and should possess:

• (a)a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent;
• (b)at least 12 years of work experience at a senior or management level. Relevant qualifications and experience in creative industries (e.g. film, design, digital entertainment, animation, advertising, architecture, television, music, etc.) will be an advantage;
• (c)strong leadership, management and organisational capabilities;
• (d)good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• (e)a strong command of English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua will be an advantage.