HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEARN?

• Coordinate and maintain communication with government departments, major stakeholders, district councils, NGOs, pressure groups and other key stakeholders for solicitation of comments and support for planning and execution of HKTB events and campaigns.
• Identify, open the door to, lobby and engage commercial establishments, local community, NSAs, event organisers, etc. for solicitation of comments and support for development of HKTB events and campaigns.
• Support and collaborate with NSAs and event organisers for materialisation of partnership in promoting Hong Kong’s sports and outdoor experiences.  
• Conduct research, contribute new ideas according to the latest trend of sports and wellness experience and digital activities to ignite the promotion of HKTB mega events and enhance the reach within target market segments.
• Coordinate and follow up with event managers/ service contractors/ supporting organisations for ensuring quality and timely delivery of services required in accordance with the agreed scope of services/ roles and responsibilities.
• Assist in applying and coordinating all necessary licenses and permits for staging the event and ensure its compliance with all applicable HK laws and regulations.
• Support in developing operation plans and administer all related process and logistics for staging the agreed event components in accordance with corporate policy.
• Keep close contact with third-party event organisers for creating collaboration opportunity and ongoing relationship building in promoting Hong Kong tourism in general.
• Undertake any other duties/ special assignments as assigned.
   

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• University graduates in disciplines of event management/ sports and recreation management/ marketing or other related disciplines and with at least 3 years’ experience in relevant fields is preferred.
• Proven track records in event marketing, organising and managing events, carnivals and/or promotional campaigns; experience in outdoor/ sports/ mass participation events will be an advantage.
• Experience in event management from planning, programme development, budget monitoring, contractors’ management to execution stage.
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills. A proactive and good team player who is capable of handling unexpected changes/ situations in event preparation and staging.
• Excellent communication skill with internal function teams and external sponsors/ stakeholders to deliver effective promotion via quality collaborations. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise among assignments, willing to work long hours during event season and to function effectively under pressure.
• Understand the latest market trend and generate creative ideas in uplifting event profile and reputation within target market segment. 
• Attention to details and follow strict guideline when dealing with company’s procurement and legal process.
• An initiative, responsible and self-disciplined team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with good presentation, communication and organisation skills.
• Able to deliver quality work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in PC applications - MS Office, Chinese Word Processing.
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Executive.