[Ref. No.: 3/03/MME/LNO/HKTDC]

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is Hong Kong’s statutory body for promoting Hong Kong’s trade with the world. Its London Office is inviting applications for the following position:

Business Development, Marketing and Media Executive (on-site position at our London office)

The incumbent will report to the Director, UK, Nordics & Ireland to perform the following major responsibilities in the London Office.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Marketing Responsibilities

Lead the planning, preparation, and execution of designated HKTDC roadshows and events across the UK, Nordics, and Ireland.
Promote and recruit participants for designated HKTDC trade fairs and conferences in Hong Kong, overseeing the full recruitment cycle.
Facilitate inbound and outbound business-matching activities and develop success stories from completed cases.
Expand and strengthen relationships with multipliers, trade associations, and key industry contacts within the region.
Support inbound and outbound trade missions, as well as visits by HKTDC directorates.

2. Media & Communications Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative digital marketing strategies to grow engagement and traffic across HKTDC’s UK, Nordics, and Ireland social media channels.
Produce compelling written, visual, and video content to enhance marketing campaigns and event promotions.
Recruit Official Journalists (OJs) and secure media barter partnerships for HKTDC’s flagship trade fairs and conferences.
Contribute to marketing and communications initiatives within the ECAI region when required.

Job Requirements

University degree with at least 5 years of solid experience in event management, corporate marketing, or brand management—preferably within sizable or international organisations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organisational skills.
Proactive, independent, responsible, and highly detail‑oriented.
Creative mindset with strong strategic thinking capabilities.
Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent command of English.
Proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin is an advantage.
Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

Remuneration And Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year contract with prospects for renewal upon expiry. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate.

Application Procedure

If you want to join our team, please complete the application form on our website at http://www.hktdc.com/careers.html . Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom, please note that we are not providing work visas for this position.

To learn more about HKTDC, please visit our website at https://www.hktdc.com

Those who do not hear from us within eight weeks after the closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for this recruitment purpose. Their personal data will be destroyed within one month after the selection is finalised.

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