Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Health - Institutional Facility Project)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club invites applications for the role of Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Health - Institutional Facility Project). The role focuses on monitoring project progress, governance safeguards, and grant condition enforcement across the lifecycle of a large-scale institutional facility project.

Reporting to Executive Manager, Charities, the job also supports publicity, coordination with government bodies and external agencies, and ensuring robust financial and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 8–12 years' experience in project governance, capital works management and stakeholder liaison.
• Experience with government, NGOs, education sector and/or professional bodies is preferred.
• Proven track record in governance, budget control and risk management is advantageous.
• Strong writing, presentation and publicity skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and commissioning of the institutional facility, monitor budget and deliverables, identify risks.
• Support governance for the research facility and ensure alignment with grant conditions.
• Liaise with Government bureaux/departments, external agencies and internal divisions to coordinate submissions and reports.
• Consolidate progress, financial and performance reports for senior management.
• Prepare briefing materials, speeches and support publicity for the facility.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget control

Public health / elderly services

Policy insight

Reporting & analytics

Communication & presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Health - Institutional Facility Project)

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world's leading charity donors.

Company 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

Reporting to Executive Manager, Charities (Health; Sustainability; Mainland & Global Programmes), the job holder is primarily responsible for monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance with governance safeguards, maintaining robust control over grant conditions throughout the project lifecycle and supporting publicity and communications related to a large-scale institutional facility project.

The Job

• Coordinates the planning and commissioning of the institutional facility, including monitoring progress, budget and agreed deliverables as well as identifying potential risks or deviations for timely management action;
• Supports the establishment and ongoing governance for the research facility;
• Acts as a key liaison point with Government bureaux/departments, external agencies and internal divisions within the Club, facilitating communication, coordinating submissions, and ensuring alignment with grant conditions, as well as funding and reporting requirements;
• Compiles and consolidates relevant progress, financial, and performance reports, as well as papers for submission to senior management;
• Undertakes research, prepares briefing materials, drafts speeches and supports the communication and publicity regarding the facility; and
• Performs any other duties as assigned

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 8-12 years' experience in project governance, capital works management and stakeholder liaison, preferably within the public sector or a large corporate entity
• Extensive experience in dealing/working with government, external agencies, NGOs, education sector and/or professional bodies
• Proven track record in supporting complex, multi-year projects involving governance, budget control and risk management would be an advantage
• Strong ability to interface with people with various functions and levels
• Strong project governance and management skills
• Knowledge in government policies and insights on community service needs, particularly the public health and elderly services
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong research, analytical and reporting skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with experience in preparing publicity and communication materials

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.