Corporate Events Executive (Maternity Cover)

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets.

The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and begin a new three-year business cycle, our mission remains as strong as ever to help Hong Kong thrive in trade and businesses succeed in the ever-changing landscape.

Responsibilities

Assist the Corporate Event Manager in implementing the Council's corporate events and public relations services, senior management’s networking and outreach activities, youth and CSR programme; Support the planning and management of corporate events and PR initiatives, including guest invitation, event logistics, onsite operations and post-event follow-ups; Liaise with internal and external parties for the execution of corporate functions and related services to facilitate successful project execution; Maintain the corporate contact database and monitor the daily news clippings for relationship management with the Council’s VIPs.

Requirements

University graduates, preferably in disciplines of event management, public relations or marketing, and with at least 2 years of experience in relevant field; Experience in organising large-scale/corporate events and international trade promotional campaigns would be an advantage; Good project management skills, attentive to details, strong analytical and creative thinking; capable of handling unexpected changes that happened during the organisation of events; Excellent verbal and written in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua), and effective communication and presentation skills; Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise among assignments to meet tight deadlines, willing to work long hours during event season and to function effectively and efficiently under pressure; Proficient in MS applications and Chinese word-processing; The contract period is from Nov 2026 – Feb 2027.

Remuneration and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. Application Procedure: Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website. Those who do not hear from us within EIGHT WEEKS after the closing date may assume their applications were unsuccessful.

All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions within the Council. Their personal data will be destroyed six months after the selection is finalized.