Executive Manager, Charities

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust seeks an Executive Manager to drive social impact by developing and managing Trust-funded projects. You will identify community needs, shape funding strategies, and foster cross-sector collaboration with government, NGOs, academia, and philanthropic partners in Hong Kong.

You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring governance, timely delivery, and measurable outcomes aligned with the Trust’s mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in philanthropy or related sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong's social development landscape.
• Experience building cross-sector partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic portfolios within The HKJC Charities Trust.
• Oversee funding portfolio governance, allocation, and impact measurement.
• Identify community needs and shape funding strategies.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration with government, NGOs, academia, and partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performance team.
• Promote thought leadership and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Influencing

Education

University degree

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club 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. In 2025/26, the Club returned a total of HK$39.3 billion to the community. This included HK$30.7 billion to the HKSAR Government in taxes and Lotteries Fund contributions and HK$8.6 billion in approved charity donations. 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.

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. The HKJC Charities Trust places particular emphasis on five strategic focus areas: Positive Ageing & Elderly Care, Youth Development & Poverty Alleviation, Healthy Community, Talent & Sector Development, Sports & Culture.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Charities, the Executive Manager, Charities will lead one or more strategic portfolios within The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The role is responsible for driving social impact through the development and management of Trust-funded and Trust-initiated projects, identifying emerging community needs, shaping funding strategies, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to address Hong Kong's most pressing social challenges.

The Executive Manager will oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives, working closely with government, NGOs, academia, social enterprises, philanthropic organizations, and other stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate impactful programmes. The role also contributes to the Trust's thought leadership by promoting innovative approaches, facilitating knowledge sharing, and driving positive system-level change where appropriate.

As a senior leader within the Charities & Community Division, the incumbent will lead a team of Charities Managers and Officers, ensuring effective portfolio management, robust governance, objective funding recommendations, and the successful delivery of strategic outcomes aligned with the Trust's mission and priorities.

Key Tasks

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of Trust-funded and Trust-initiated projects to create meaningful and sustainable social impact in Hong Kong.
• Identify emerging community needs, service gaps, and opportunities, and develop innovative initiatives and partnerships to address them.
• Manage and oversee a substantial funding portfolio, ensuring effective governance, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, academic institutions, philanthropic organizations, community leaders, and regional and international partners.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on funding applications, portfolio priorities, and investment approaches to support decision-making by the Board of Trustees.
• Drive cross-sector collaboration and collective impact initiatives that advance the Trust's strategic objectives.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and purpose-driven culture.
• Contribute to the effective management and continuous development of the Charities & Community Division, including organisational capability building and knowledge sharing.
• Promote the impact and thought leadership of the Trust through stakeholder engagement, communications, and participation in local, regional, and global networks.
• Support the Club's values and cultural aspirations, promoting collaboration, innovation, and community impact.

About You

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in philanthropy, social impact, public policy, community development, nonprofit management, social innovation, government, academia, or other relevant sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex programmes, initiatives, or portfolios that deliver measurable social outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong's social development landscape, with awareness of emerging community needs, policy trends, and regional and global developments.
• Experience working across sectors and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of influencing, engaging, and collaborating with senior decision-makers and external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading and developing professional teams in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities.

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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 [e-mail].

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.