Principal Programme Officer (Continuing Education)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and support vocational training, award‑bearing certificate courses and skills‑upgrading programmes aligned with market trends and community needs
• Assist in managing and operating continuing‑education programmes that align with the YMCA Mission.
• Lead marketing and outreach activities to promote programmes to schools, NGOs and community partners, applying strong marketing sense to increase enrolment and engagement.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, training providers and quality‑assurance bodies to support programme delivery and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Manage programme staff, instructors and service providers; support staff development and ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Monitor programme performance, prepare regular reports, and manage programme budgeting and financial reporting.
• Apply a self-financing approach to programme sustainability, identifying revenue opportunities, cost efficiencies and scaling possibilities.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in education, social sciences, business, vocational education or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience, including at least 2 year in a supervisory or team‑lead role.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with employers, training providers and quality‑assurance bodies (ERB experience is an advantage).
• Strong marketing and outreach skills, including digital and social‑media marketing to drive enrolment and engagement.
• Budget management experience, including preparing, monitoring and reporting programme budgets.
• Experience managing programme staff, instructors or service providers, and supporting staff development.
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Strong planning and organisational skills; able to prioritise work and manage multiple projects
• Open‑minded, flexible and able to work under pressure.
• Shift duties will be required.