View Vacancy – HK – Trade & Investment Adviser, Creative and Consumer A2(L)

Main purpose of the job

This is a dynamic entry-level role for an exceptional individual to join Department for International Trade’s (DIT) Creative and Consumer team, based in British Consulate-General Hong Kong, as the Trade and Investment Adviser. Reporting to the Head of Creative Industries and working closely with the Head of Consumer, the core focus of the role is to provide the team administrative assistance in the delivering of the UK government’s strategy for economic prosperity. The role will be a key player of a team of 4 who promotes the UK as the ideal country partner for commercial collaborations in arts & culture, design and architecture, food & drink, fashion, skincare & cosmetics sectors across Hong Kong, Macao and the Greater Bay Area of Mainland China. This is an ideal role for talents who already possess exceptional organisational skills and high self-motivation, and are looking for career opportunities to develop sector knowledge and client-facing experiences. 

We are pleased to bring talents from diverse backgrounds and experiences together, and support them in developing commercial work experiences in a fast-paced, international and government setting. We will provide opportunities to expand individual’s professional network not just in Hong Kong, but also the Greater Bay Area of Mainland China and in the UK, where strong interpersonal and communications skills will be an advantage. We also welcome candidates who share our organisation’s values in cultivating an inclusive workplace that encourages work-life balances and professional development.

Main Responsibilities

Internal administrative assistance

• Primary duty is to provide general administrative assistance to senior members of the team, including but not limited to data input, meeting and travel arrangements, CRM database management, procurement management, and performance tracking
• Undertake market research and build intelligence of trends and developments within the sectors 
• Collaborate with marketing team in delivering priority events, high level visits, PR and communications plans 
• Cover other officers and undertake similar administrative work in other teams and sectors when needed 

External service delivery

• Respond to both internal and commercial enquiries from the UK, Hong Kong and Macao companies
• Identify, draft and publish export opportunities on www.great.gov.uk
• Assist the delivery of Overseas Market Introduction Service, Foreign Direct Investment projects and other business missions by conducting market research, business matching, coordinating visit programmes, organising events, and documenting data and progresses

Our Team 

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the arm of the UK government responsible for securing UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. Find out more about us here. 

Based in British Consulate-General Hong Kong, the DIT Hong Kong team offers a fast-paced place to work as the office covers opportunities in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as South China in collaboration with the rest of the DIT China teams led by Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for China and Hong Kong.

Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):

• The jobholder may be required to travel and any travel would be monitored in line with COVID-19 situation. Some work (including travel) will be required during the evenings and occasionally weekends, for which time off in lieu (where applicable) will be given
• This position is open to Hong Kong citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Hong Kong. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Candidates must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Hong Kong in order to apply
• Successful candidate required to start as soon as possible

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

• Courses and materials offered by the International Academy
• Attending external events and conferences hosted by academic institutions, business chambers, etc
• Benefit from Posts internal learning and development strategy which allows individuals to bid for specific training needs

This is a supporting role with occasional client-facing opportunities where outstanding organisational and communication skills are the key requirements for the role.

Essential on arrival:

• Exceptional interpersonal and language skills with professional and diplomatic demeanour
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver high quality work with pace
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• High self-motivation, flexible, resilient and proactive attitude
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team or with senior stakeholders
• Appropriate residence status or a valid working visa in Hong Kong