Director, Office of Council/Court Business and Governance Administration

Director, Office of Council/Court Business and Governance Administration (OCCBGA) Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at . Applications are now invited for the following post: Director, Office of Council/Court Business and Governance Administration (OCCBGA) (Post Ref.: 25/293) The appointee is responsible for managing the administration and operations of the University Council and Court, while overseeing governance functions including policy development, legal advisory, compliance, and risk management to ensure effective corporate governance and institutional accountability. The key responsibilities include: Provide advisory support to the Council and the Court, enabling exercise of statutory powers under the Lingnan University Ordinance, adherence to governance practices, regulatory compliance, and implementation of strategic objectives. Serve as Secretary to the Council, Court, and appointed committees/panels, delivering secretariat support and ensuring proper conduct of business. Coordinate with University management and departments/units to implement Council and Court decisions effectively. Serve as the liaison point with various HKSAR Government and public bodies (including Legislative Council, District Council, University Grants Committee, Research Grants Council, Education Bureau, Independent Commission Against Corruption, Equal Opportunities Commission, Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, etc.), attend to their enquiries and provide information as appropriate. Provide comprehensive advisory services to the University on legal matters including commercial, employment, personal data, litigation, intellectual property, and governance issues; and assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting agreements and undertakings between University departments/units and external institutions or organizations to ensure legal compliance and protect the University's interests. Administer University policies on important governance and administrative aspects with widespread impact on staff and students including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, data privacy, whistleblowing, staff grievances, and other disciplinary/investigative/appeal procedures. Serve as Risk Officer by overseeing the second line of defence, supporting operational risk management, leading annual risk assessments with Senior Management, maintaining the Risk Register, and facilitating Risk Management Committee’s recommendations for Council approval. Oversee the institutional functionality of data protection by coordinating a network of designated Data Protection Officers across University offices and managing the regular update, review, and compliance of Personal Data Inventories, while administering the Personal Data Privacy Committee to ensure ongoing adherence to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and lead the development and implementation of the University’s privacy management framework. Lead and manage special programs, projects, initiatives, and functions as assigned. Requirements A Bachelor's Degree or above, preferably in a relevant discipline Extensive experience in governance, legal advisory, risk management, and policy administration within complex organizations Familiarity with Hong Kong higher education governance frameworks and public sector liaison Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with strong ability to engage diverse stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven leadership and project management capabilities Expertise in data protection laws and compliance frameworks Professional qualifications in law, governance, risk management, or related fields are advantageous Salary and Fringe Benefits The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Lingnan University is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moreover, the anti-discrimination laws in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (namely Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and Race Discrimination Ordinance) forbid discrimination and victimization in employment on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status, race and the like. It is unlawful to decide against a candidate on the aforesaid grounds. Enquiries: #J-18808-Ljbffr