HK - Trade and Investment Adviser - Creative and Consumer Sector (Administrative Support), AO

Our Offer:

The British Consulate-General Hong Kong offers a generous leave package of 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years of service) on top of 14 days of public holidays, plus additional time off for volunteering in the community and learning and development.

Other key staff benefits, include but not limited to, a medical scheme for staff plus qualifying dependents; Mandatory Provident Fund (we make an enhanced employer contribution, with % increasing in relation to length of service); 13th Month Salary (one extra months salary paid in December); and performance related pay (annual bonus, performance dependent).

We are a strong supporter of continuous personal and professional development. The successful candidate will be fully supported and inducted into the role. We offer a variety of L&D opportunities to help staff improve their skills and capabilities and provide time and support to enable them to take advantage of such activities. Staff can also access a dedicated L&D budget which empowers individuals to bid for funding to address specific training needs.

There is an element of flexible working available such as early start/late finishes/condensed hours. These would need to be discussed and agreed with line manager. Security considerations however mean we are unable to support the provision of IT for hybrid working. Flexible working arrangements can include part-time, flexitime, job sharing and working compressed hours.

This position is open to Hong Kong permanent residents, those with existing work visas and 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.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

The jobholder may be required to travel. Some work (including travel) will be required during the evenings and occasionally weekends, for which time off in lieu (where applicable) will be given.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

The starting salary mentioned in the job advert is unnegotiable, and there is no additional commission or allowance for this position.

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

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

• The job holder will be able to access a range of English language online and face to face courses and materials offered by the International Academy.
• Opportunities to access specialist training for Government communicators and marketeers. 
• Attending external events and conferences hosted by academic institutions, business chambers, etc.
• A dedicated L&D budget to support your continuous development (subject to budgets and approvals)
• Opportunities for job shadowing across the China and HK and Asia Pacific networks when travel is permitted.

Information :

• Company : British Consulate-General Hong Kong
• Position : HK - Trade and Investment Adviser - Creative and Consumer Sector (Administrative Support), AO
• Location : Hong Kong
• Country : HK