Executive Manager, Charities (Strategic Communications)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Institute of Philanthropy (IoP) in Hong Kong is seeking a strategic communications leader to steer national and global thought leadership, showcasing IoP’s unique position and commitments to a broad audience and partners.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with the Club and its Charities Trust, manage external agencies, map and engage stakeholders across Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas, and drive content, channels, events and measurement to elevate IoP’s profile locally and

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years relevant managerial experience in media and communications or related sectors.
• Excellent understanding of the philanthropic landscape regionally and internationally.
• Well experienced in multi-task project management for agencies.
• Track record in devising and formulating communication strategies.
• Experienced in executing communication strategies in sizeable organisations.
• Capable of mapping, engaging and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of communication professionals to develop and manage communication efforts of the Institute of Philanthropy.
• Devise, develop, manage and execute holistic communication strategies through content creation and curation, including issue analysis, market landscape research, strategy benchmarking, and recommendation of strategic foci.
• Engage and manage outside agencies to develop and execute communication strategies while responsibly managing the annual budget.
• Map, identify, engage and manage stakeholders of IoP from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas, and collaborate with internal divisions and departments of the Club to synergise these engagement efforts.
• Steer, plan, manage and execute communication channels of IoP, including webpages, social media, regular newsletters and monthly updates, publications and reports, and develop and manage impact and outcome measurements for these channels.
• Spearhead and manage the content and narrative around IoP's key external-facing events, including PBC Forum, Foundations Circle, and participation in the World Health Assembly, United Nations platforms, Prince Mahidol Award Ceremony, World Health Summit, Gairdner International Award
• AVPN Global Conference, APHIC, and Philanthropy Asia Summit, with support from and in coordination with the Club and its Charities Trust.
• Devise, curate and develop campaigns and promotional efforts to showcase IoP's commitment and contribution to national and international communities, and coordinate event sponsorship or engagements to enhance IoP's national and international presence.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and departments of the Club to maximise the exposure and presence of the Club and its Charities Trust and to showcase the integrated business model to partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and lead the implementation of IoP-wide new initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Budget management

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

About the Role

The role leads strategic communications for the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), enhancing its national and global presence in philanthropic thought leadership and communicating its unique position and commitments. It spearheads the development and execution of holistic communication strategies, maximising synergy with the Club's Public Affairs and the Trust's Community Engagement teams to showcase the integrated business model locally, nationally and internationally. The job holder leads a team of one Assistant Executive and two staff-grade members, engaging and managing agencies and working with internal divisions and departments of the Club. The role oversees stakeholder engagement and management, publications, social media and other electronic means, and is in overall charge of strategic communications for IoP. The primary focus is on IoP, while also coordinating and supporting the Founding Funders to curate and execute integrated communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of communication professionals to develop and manage communication efforts of the Institute of Philanthropy.
• Devise, develop, manage and execute holistic communication strategies through content creation and curation, including issue analysis, market landscape research, strategy benchmarking, and recommendation of strategic foci.
• Engage and manage outside agencies to develop and execute communication strategies while responsibly managing the annual budget.
• Map, identify, engage and manage stakeholders of IoP from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and overseas, and collaborate with internal divisions and departments of the Club to synergise these engagement efforts.
• Steer, plan, manage and execute communication channels of IoP, including webpages, social media, regular newsletters and monthly updates, publications and reports, and develop and manage impact and outcome measurements for these channels.
• Spearhead and manage the content and narrative around IoP's key external-facing events, including PBC Forum, Foundations Circle, and participation in the World Health Assembly, United Nations platforms, Prince Mahidol Award Ceremony, World Health Summit, Gairdner International Award
• AVPN Global Conference, APHIC, and Philanthropy Asia Summit, with support from and in coordination with the Club and its Charities Trust.
• Devise, curate and develop campaigns and promotional efforts to showcase IoP's commitment and contribution to national and international communities, and coordinate event sponsorship or engagements to enhance IoP's national and international presence.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and departments of the Club to maximise the exposure and presence of the Club and its Charities Trust and to showcase the integrated business model to partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and lead the implementation of IoP-wide new initiatives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years relevant managerial experience in media and communications or related sectors.
• Excellent understanding of the philanthropic landscape regionally and internationally.
• Well experienced in multi-task project management for agencies.
• Track record in devising and formulating communication strategies.
• Experienced in executing communication strategies in sizeable organisations.
• Capable of mapping, engaging and managing stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in social media and/or digital means.

Salary

• Competitive salary and benefits packages.

Benefits & Perks

• Dynamic working environment.
• Development opportunities.