Head of Communications

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is looking for a passionate, high-calibre, result-oriented professional as Head of Communications.

The Role

The Head of Communications will develop and implement the channels strategy for InvestHK, including website and media (print, TV, digital and social media) in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas markets. He/She will also support the Directorate and the senior team in media engagement. 

You will need to demonstrate: 

1. A good understanding of the role of InvestHK with knowledge of the local and international business environment;
2. proven track record in the field of channels strategy, public relations, public affairs and communications;
3. strong connection with local, Chinese Mainland and overseas media;
4. strong leadership and supervision skills to drive performance of team members;
5. ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines; 
6. strong language skills and presentation skills; and
7. excellent communication and liaison skills.

Duties

1. To develop an overall communications strategy for the department, plan and execute a wide range of PR activities, including editorial news stories, media pitching, press conference, media briefing and interviews for senior team of InvestHK and InvestHK’s clients;
2. To develop and implement engagement strategies with stakeholders, including media, key opinion leaders, government bureaux/departments and related organisations;
3. To prepare press releases for InvestHK and its clients, materials for media interviews and speeches; 
4. To monitor daily news for major issues related to InvestHK, global economic and Foreign Direct Investment trends; 
5. To manage media enquiries and media crisis, as well as support on issue management and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to effectively shape public perception for InvestHK and Hong Kong as a whole; 
6. To manage and maintain InvestHK’s website to ensure they are up-to-date and user-centric;
7. To formulate and execute digital marketing strategy content and advertising through the use of online, social and video channels for InvestHK; and 
8. To perform any other duties and assignments as and when required.

Entry Requirements

1. 10 years of relevant full-time work experience in public relations, public affairs or marketing and communications; experience of working in the government or public bodies would be an advantage;
2. A Bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; more advanced degree(s) would be an advantage;
3. A strong command of both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English;
4. Excellent skills of Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
5. Experience in media, social media promotion and digital marketing.

Terms of Appointment

Successful applicant will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for three months and the term will be extended up to an accumulative period of not more than 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of Invest Hong Kong.  Under normal circumstances, there will usually be further renewal of contract, subject to the performance and conduct of the applicant, and the service need of the department.

Fringe Benefits

1. An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the contract.  Such gratuity, if granted, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period; and    
2. Applicant appointed will be granted 14 days of annual leave and the entitlement of annual leave will be calculated on pro-rata basis for appointment less than 12 months.  Other benefits, such as rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), maternity/ paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted mainly in line with the provisions of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance.    

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following items on or before 8 December 2025, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time):

1. an application letter setting out in detail why the applicant considers himself/ herself suitable for the position, and a full curriculum vitae (CV) to the email address: job@investhk.gov.hk; and
2. an on-line application by using the G.F. 340 On-line Application System at the Civil Service Bureau’s website .  

Applications without any of the above or late submission will not be processed.

As notifications will be sent to applicants by email, applicants should provide an accurate email address in their application.  Applicants are responsible for checking their emails to ensure that notification(s) could be duly received.

If no acknowledgement/ confirmation email is received after seven working days from the closing date of application, please contact this department by phone at 3107 1073 or by email to job@investhk.gov.hk.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited for selection interviews within four weeks from the closing date of application.  Those who are not invited for selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Email Address: job@investhk.gov.hk

Enquiry Tel. No.: 3107 1073

Closing Date: 8 December 2025, 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time)

General Notes 

1. New recruits to the civil service must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
2. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment.  The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
3. Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Applicants appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service.  Applicants appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
4. The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
5. Where a large number of applicants meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified applicants for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to recruitment examination and/or interview.
6. It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled applicant meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/ written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting.  Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former.  The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
7. Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by e-mail.