Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Education - Grant Making)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks a Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Education - Grant Making) to lead and oversee grant-making initiatives within the Education and Youth Cluster. This role reports to the Head of Charities or Executive Manager and focuses on assessing applications, initiating new initiatives, and ensuring alignment with community needs and Trust policies.

You will work with government bodies, NGOs, and tertiary institutions to develop impactful programmes and manage staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant experience, with 7 years at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and assess funding applications and make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community.
• Seek out new initiatives and collaboration opportunities with Government, tertiary institutions and NGOs.
• Propose conditions for grantees and monitor spending, budgets, reports and progress updates.
• Represent the Trust in project activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Plan and oversee professional development of supporting team members.
• Lead or support cross-theme collaboration and cultural transformation initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategy development

Social policy analysis

Project management

Job description

Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Education - Grant Making)

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

Job Description

The Division

The Charities and Community (C&C) Division manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement, and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. C&C works with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to proactively identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Job Summary

Contribute to the Programme team (Education & Youth Cluster) in achieving the Club's vision as the world class charity and community benefactor solving Metropolitan social issues with innovations.

Reporting directly to the Head of Charities or Executive Manager, the job holder is responsible for:

• Developing and assessing donation applications from different organisations such as non-profit making organisations, tertiary institutions, Government
• departments, etc., and make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community for consideration;
• Initiating, developing and implementing new initiatives or projects to meet community needs;
• Leading the development of supporting staff

The Job

• Initiate and assess funding applications with a view to make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community for consideration; and to ensure the applications being reviewed and recommended are able to meet the community needs and in compliance with the Trust's policies and guidelines.
• Seek out new initiatives and explore opportunities of collaboration with the Government, tertiary institutions, and non-government organisations to meet the emerging and various needs of the community through charity contributions.
• Propose appropriate conditions to be followed by grantees, and monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, assist in compiling statistical/financial/progress reports and project updates, as well as report on special situations and make recommendations to management.
• Monitor approved projects to ensure that they are implemented and completed according to schedule, pledged output and outcome, and within the original agreed scope and budget.
• Represent the Trust in activities in relation to his/her respective projects including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day and other related functions as part of the ongoing project monitoring process of approved projects, stakeholder engagement and new project development.
• Perform other activities ranging from background research on proposals, to drafting articles and speeches for publicity events as required by the Trust.
• Lead development and implementation of strategies on respective themes for greater social impact.
• Plan and oversee professional development of supporting team members.
• Lead or support Cultural Transformation initiatives, and cross-team and cross-theme collaboration effort.

About You

• Must have a minimum of 10-12 years' relevant experience, with 7 years at a senior level, preferably in the children and youth development, marginalised groups or charity and grant-making field, or any other sectors in relation to different subject matters under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit
• Must have extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit
• Must have extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as government officials, district boards, academic public bodies and local foundations in relation to philanthropic matters in Hong Kong
• Social policy analysis, project development and management skills

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply.

If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via ••••@hkjc.org.hk .

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.