Part-Time Corporate Services Officer (Administrative Officer), Hong Kong

About the role

The British Consulate-General in Hong Kong is recruiting a part-time Administrative Officer (AO) to join its Corporate Services Team. The team supports the Consulate's operations with finance, procurement, HR, protocol and IT, and the Administrative Officer helps deliver the administrative and operational services that keep the Consulate running. The post is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal, at 18 hours net per week, starting on 11 January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Manage HR and protocol records and databases, and guide new starters and hiring managers on recruitment, onboarding and departure procedures
• Prepare paperwork and assist with official documents such as Note Verbales, internal and external returns, and import/export processes for vehicles, heavy baggage and airfreight
• Work with the Corporate Services Manager to improve HR and protocol processes
• Support payroll administration and employer tax returns with the regional Payroll Hub in Manila, and carry out end-of-month accounting duties
• Act as procurement requisitioner, manage invoicing and payments for Consulate accounts
• Provide resilience support across teams, cover gapped positions and take on ad hoc tasks, and take part in staff committees and corporate events

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a proven track record of working independently
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands and deadlines
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Highly proficient written and spoken English, and spoken Chinese
• Open to Hong Kong permanent residents and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff posted in Hong Kong who can obtain work authorisation without sponsorship

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of, or interest in, operational delivery
• Experience in HR and/or finance administration

What we offer

• Monthly salary of HKD 10,450, with a 25-day annual leave package plus 14 days of public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Additional time off for volunteering and learning and development
• Medical scheme for staff and qualifying dependents, and an enhanced Mandatory Provident Fund employer contribution
• 13th month salary pro-rata, performance-related pay and learning and development support