Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Education - Grant Making)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is seeking a senior leader to advance strategic philanthropy within the Charities and Community Division. Reporting to the Head of Charities, you will oversee the evaluation of funding applications, initiate innovative community initiatives, and lead a team to deliver measurable social impact across Hong Kong.

The role requires deep knowledge of social policy, extensive stakeholder engagement, and a track record in grant-making and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years’ relevant experience in philanthropy or public sector funding.
• 7+ years at a senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of social policy and grant-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and assess funding applications from organisations, making recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure proposals meet community needs and comply with policies.
• Develop and implement new initiatives and seek collaborations with Government and NGOs.
• Monitor budgets, report on progress, and provide recommendations.
• Represent the Trust at events and engage stakeholders.
• Lead staff development and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Grant-making

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, social work, or related field

Job description

About the Role

The role contributes to the Programme team (Education & Youth Cluster) within the Charities and Community (C&C) Division, supporting the Club's vision as a world-class charity and community benefactor solving metropolitan social issues with innovation. Reporting to the Head of Charities or Executive Manager, the job holder develops and assesses donation applications, initiates and implements new initiatives, and leads supporting staff. The C&C Division manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement, and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust, working with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and assess funding applications from organisations such as non-profit making organisations, tertiary institutions, and Government departments, making recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community for consideration.
• Ensure applications reviewed and recommended meet community needs and comply with the Trust's policies and guidelines.
• Initiate, develop, and implement new initiatives or projects to meet community needs, and seek out opportunities for collaboration with the Government, tertiary institutions, and non-government organisations through charity contributions.
• Propose appropriate conditions for grantees and monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, compile statistical, financial, and progress reports and project updates, and report on special situations with recommendations to management.
• Monitor approved projects to ensure they are implemented and completed according to schedule, pledged output and outcome, and within the original agreed scope and budget.
• Represent the Trust in project-related activities, including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day, and other related functions, supporting project monitoring, 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 the development and implementation of strategies on respective themes for greater social impact.
• Plan and oversee the professional development of supporting team members.
• Lead or support Cultural Transformation initiatives and cross-team and cross-theme collaboration efforts.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 10–12 years' relevant experience, with 7 years at a senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in children and youth development, marginalised groups, charity and grant-making, or other sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit is preferred.

Salary

• Competitive salary

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities