Press Officer

HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND TRADE OFFICE IN LONDON

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Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in the United Kingdom (UK) as well as Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Russian Federation and Sweden. Its mission is to foster closer economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and these nine countries. Applications are now invited for the following position based in London:
PRESS OFFICER
Job Type: Full-time, office-based position
Salary: £48,254 to £53,950 gross per annum
Entry Requirements
Suitable candidates should –
(a) possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English, or a related discipline, together with at least five years' relevant working experience in journalism, communications, media relations, public administration, or other work relevant to the duties of the post;
(b) have excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese), with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(c) have a thorough knowledge of Hong Kong, including its current affairs, economy, society and institutions, together with a good understanding of the UK's media and public affairs environment;
(d) be equipped with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills;
(e) display sound judgement, strong analytical ability and the ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism, tact and discretion;
(f) demonstrate high standards of integrity, reliability and professionalism;
(g) be able to work independently, prioritise competing tasks and perform effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines; and
(h) be responsible for ensuring that they have the right to work in the UK.
Duties
The Press Officer will responsible for –
(a) preparing and editing publicity and information materials, including feature articles, press releases, publications and other written materials in both English and Chinese;
(b) undertaking public relations and promotional work to support the Office's activities and initiatives;
(c) providing communications support for official visits, events, exhibitions and promotional activities;
(d) developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the media and other stakeholders;
(e) handling media and public enquiries in a professional, accurate and timely manner;
(f) managing and updating the Office's social media platforms and digital communication channels;
(g) monitoring media coverage and preparing reports or analyses as required; and
(h) performing any other duties as assigned.
(Note: The successful candidate may be required to travel and work outside normal office hours.)
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please submit your covering letter and CV by email or post. The details are as follows –
Post: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, 18 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3JA, United Kingdom (Attn: Executive Officer (Administration))
Application Deadline for receipt of applications: 11:59 p.m. (UK Time) on 7 October 2026 (Wednesday)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend a written test and an interview. Applicants who do not receive a response within four weeks after the application closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
Equal Opportunities
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, age, religion or belief, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility
We will make reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss the application process or the role in the context of a disability, please contact us via e-mail or telephone: Reasonable adjustments for a disability will also be implemented as required by the successful candidate.
Criminal Records
Please note that the successful candidate may be asked about their criminal record, and to agree to undertake a formal verification check of their criminal records history. The fact of having a criminal record showing unspent convictions is not, in itself, a bar to employment with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London; each case will be considered on an individual basis. xwzovoh
Data Protection
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London's privacy notice and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's personal data policies.