Senior Administrative Support Officer

Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body promoting Hong Kong's trade and fostering business opportunities. We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre and experienced professional to join our team in Hong Kong.

You will handle lease administration, market research, and negotiation while ensuring compliance with procedures and providing office-wide administrative support, including trademarks, insurance, and legal consultancy. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• University graduate with at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in statutory or governmental bodies is an advantage.
• Excellent language skills, especially in written English; Putonghua preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lease Administration: Examine local and overseas office lease and tenancy agreements.
• Market research and drive negotiation to ensure favorable terms.
• Ensure compliance with defined procedures and related admin tasks.
• Other administrative support: trademarks, office insurance and claims, legal consultancy, company secretarial matters.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication and coordination

Multitasking

Team player

Written English

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chinese word processing

AI applications

Job description

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.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-calibre and experienced professional to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Lease Administration
  • Examine local and overseas office lease and residential tenancy agreements
  • Market research
  • Drive negotiation
  • Ensure compliance with defined procedures
• Other administrative support
  • Application and renewal of trademarks
  • Office insurance and claims
  • Legal consultancy
  • Company secretarial matters
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• University graduate with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
• Working experience in statutory or governmental bodies will be an advantage
• Mature with good communication and co-ordination skills
• Excellent language skills especially in written English. Knowledge of Putonghua preferred
• Highly responsible, well-organized and detail-oriented
• A strong team player with good interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and meet tight timelines
• Proficiency in AI applications, Microsoft Office, and Chinese word processing
• Immediately available preferred

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, will be offered.

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.