Executive Manager, Charities (Education)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a leader to oversee charitable projects in education, manage significant donation budgets, and engage with various stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and at least 10 years of managerial experience in charity or related sectors. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of education initiatives and managing a team to drive social impact.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant managerial experience in charity, philanthropy, education, or government.
• Good understanding of the structure and operations of school institutions and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic portfolios of Education to drive social impact.
• Lead a team of 20–25 AEs and staff to manage the Education portfolio strategically.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement plan and manage relationships with key external stakeholders.

Skills

Charity sector knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education policy understanding

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

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 combating illegal gambling.

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 Job

Reporting to the Head of Charities (Education & Youth Cluster), this role will oversee the strategic portfolios of Education to drive social impact; launch and monitor the development and implementation of Trust‑initiated and Trust‑funded projects; identify community service gaps and develop new initiatives; review and update funding strategies as appropriate; and promote project impacts and the Trust’s thought leadership in public, regional, and global arenas while facilitating experience sharing across relevant sectors.

• Identify, develop, implement, and monitor new initiatives to improve the quality of life of people in Hong Kong, managing Trust‑funded and Trust‑initiated projects and annual donation amounts of around $1.1‑12 billion per thematic area.
• Work with relevant parties (e.g. NGOs, government departments, academia) to orchestrate the development and implementation of Trust‑initiated projects, and monitor the budget, progress, publicity, and output.
• Lead a team of 20–25 AEs and staff to manage the Education portfolio strategically to drive social impact.
• Process funding applications and make fair and appropriate recommendations to the Board of Trustees for the allocation of Trust funds to meet community needs.
• Design and implement a stakeholder engagement plan and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government bureaus and departments, NGOs, academic institutions, commercial organisations, regional and global network partners, and international philanthropy organisations.
• Develop and review guidelines to enable colleagues to make effective and consistent recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
• Assist in and contribute to the efficient and effective management of the Department, including team and organisational development.
• Contribute to an enhanced Club image by supporting publicity functions and knowledge consolidation of Trust’s charity works.
• Support cultural transformation by upholding the value and role‑modelling to actualise the mission of “One Club, One Team, One Vision”.

About You

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant managerial experience in charity, philanthropy, education, or government bureaux/departments.
• Good understanding of the structure and operations of school institutions and NGOs in the sectors the Trust supports.
• Familiar with relevant Government policies (e.g. education reform policy, integrated education policy) and deep understanding of Hong Kong’s education landscape, with insights into national and global trends; acquaintance with bureaux/departments and liaison work, e.g. Education, Home, Youth Affairs, Labour and Welfare, District Offices, regional and global network partners.
• Profound knowledge of integrating digital and Science & Technology into education.
• Well experienced in multi‑task project management and planning.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a 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 special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e‑mail us via [e-mail]. Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club’s notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, which will be provided immediately upon request.