Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Youth - Grant Making)

Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is seeking a senior professional to lead grant management and strategic initiatives within the Education & Youth Cluster of the Charities and Community Division. The role reports to the Head of Charities and fosters cross-sector collaboration to address metropolitan social issues.

The successful candidate will oversee funding applications, monitor project progress, and drive innovative community initiatives with government, NGOs, and academic partners in

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant experience, with 7 years at a senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.
• Extensive experience dealing with government officials, district boards, academic bodies, and local foundations.
• Strong social policy analysis, project development, and management skills.

Responsabilités

• Initiate and assess funding applications from organisations (non-profits, tertiary institutions, govt depts).
• Ensure applications meet community needs and Trust policies.
• Develop and implement new initiatives and seek collaboration with govt and NGOs.
• Propose conditions for grantees and monitor spending; report on budget and progress.
• Represent the Trust at ceremonies, visits, and events; support monitoring and engagement.
• Lead development and implementation of strategies for greater social impact.
• Plan and oversee professional development of supporting staff.
• Lead or support cross-theme collaboration and cultural transformation initiatives.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Project development

Grant management

Strategic planning

Description du poste

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