Manager, Research and Studies (Temporary)(Ref. MRST-ISS)
Research and Studies Division
4-month contract
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute in-depth studies and surveys relating to trade practices, consumer knowledge and behaviour
- Prepare submissions to public consultations or responses to consumer enquiries
- Liaise with stakeholders, including service providers, government departments, trade associations and professional bodies, on research and survey initiatives and findings
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy through proper validation and quality assurance
- Assist in planning, organising and implementing an event with 100+ audience with the theme of sustainability
- Provide support to the Council’s initiatives and undertake ad hoc assignments as assigned
- Occasional work outside normal office hours may be required
Requirements:
- A recognised university degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Data Management, Social Science, Public Policy or related disciplines
- At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification work experiences
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
- Proficiency in writing reports in English and Chinese
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently under pressure
- Available for the contract period from August to December 2026
Important Notes
Only applications containing public examination results for language subjects, current salary, and expected salary will be processed.
Terms of Appointment & Fringe Benefits
Appointment will be offered on a 4-month contract. Fringe benefits include paid leave and MPF.
Interested candidates please submit job applications by 10 August 2026 via email to recruit@consumer.org.hk. Submissions should include a completed application form (available for download from the Council’s website at https://www.consumer.org.hk/), a full resume (stating current salary, expected salary, and earliest availability), and a cover letter outlining the suitability for the role. Applicants who do not receive an interview invitation within 12 weeks of the closing date may assume their application was unsuccessful.
The Consumer Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Personal Information Collection Statement
- You must provide the personal data marked as mandatory in the application form. Otherwise, the Council may not be able to process your application.
- The personal data collected during the application process will be used for recruitment of the post, including assessing your application and contacting you, and other directly related purposes. For such purposes, we may disclose your personal data to members of an assessment panel to assist in the recruitment.
- Personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be retained for a maximum of 2 years from the closing date of application, thereafter the data will be destroyed.
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