THE HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA

         LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

        TOURISM MALAYSIA, LONDON

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The High Commission of Malaysia in London is seeking suitable candidates for the following position at Tourism Malaysia, London

This is a contract-based role with the option for annual renewal and will cover the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

·To establish and maintain connections with travel industry professionals, media representatives, and other relevant players to promote travel to Malaysia and generate positive publicity;

·To assist in planning, implementing, and coordinating Malaysia's tourism promotional activities, which include sales missions, media engagement, food and cultural promotion, travel exhibitions, seminars, fam trips, and more;

·To share information about Malaysia's tourism products and attractions with travel agents, tour operators, airlines, local and foreign media, clubs, associations, and others to increase awareness and generate more interest;

·To keep an eye on the latest market trends and developments in the local market of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland;

·To help implement the organization's policies, strategies, and campaigns;

·To generate monthly reports and any other reports that headquarters may require;

·To assist, implement and coordinate any Ad-Hoc project;

·To possess the necessary skills and expertise to effectively manage and supervise the social media channels for the London office and the Republic of Ireland;

·To perform any additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director and Deputy Director; and

·Travel agents' staff training for presentation and conduct should be provided whenever necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility to work in the UK is a prerequisite (applicants must have the right to stay and work in the UK);
• It is preferred that the candidate possesses a degree in a related field;
• It is required to have a minimum of three years of working experience in a related industry, preferably in tourism;
• Excellent command of both spoken and written in the English language;
• It is essential to have knowledge and skills in computer applications;
• Pleasant, hardworking, responsible, self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills;
• Mobile and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Established valuable connections with government departments and the travel industry in both the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland; and
• Willing to travel domestically and overseas.

Interested applicants are to submit an application letter in English, detailed resume/ CV together with a recent passport side photograph (not returnable) to the following  address or email to :-

TOURISM MALAYSIA LONDON

57, Trafalgar Square,

London WC2N 5DU,

United Kingdom.

Tel : +44 20 7930 7932

Fax : +44 20 7930 9015

Email: sitisyazalena@tourism.gov.my

We have the right to choose and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Telephone call will not be entertained.

CLOSING DATE:

14 March 2024, 1700 (UKT).

TOURISM MALAYSIA LONDON

1 MARCH 2024