Manager, Charities

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a candidate to join their Charities and Community Division, supporting the IoP Programme Development and Management Team. This role involves collaborating with multiple partners to create engaging content for international events and seminars.

Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English and Chinese. Passion for charity work and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ relevant experience, preferably with event production and content development.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese.
• Passion and strong drive for charity work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the IoP PBC & Event Team on content creation.
• Coordinate with philanthropic foundations for events.
• Manage IoP programme development projects.
• Maintain communications with partners and grantees.
• Work with external partners for engaging seminars.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 combatting 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

• Support Assistant Executives to collaborate with the IoP PBC & Event Team to create contents (e.g. articles, videos, photos, infographics, polling, animations, UGC, etc.) with the support from in‑house team(s) and external partners for use at seminars, events and/or side programmes at major regional and international fora, multi‑lateral platforms.
• Support Assistant Executives to collaborate with fellow philanthropic foundations to produce and execute seminars, events and/or side programmes at major regional and international fora, multi‑lateral platforms to enhance the presence of the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP).
• Support Assistant Executives on initiating, developing and managing programmes and projects under the IoP Programme Development and Management Team.
• Support Assistant Executives to coordinate and maintain day‑to‑day communications with fellow philanthropic foundations, multi‑lateral organisations, and current and potential grantees and partners to enhance the regional and international presence of IoP.
• Work with the Club and external partners at various levels to leverage their expertise, assets and platforms to create highly engaging seminars, events and/or side programmes at major regional and international fora, multi‑lateral platforms; and build synergy through close collaboration.
• Support the team on other duties and projects, as assigned by the supervisor.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
• 5-8 years’ relevant experience, preferably with exposure to event production, creative and content development and other relevant sectors;
• Good communication skills and language proficiency (both English and Chinese);
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Passion, strong drive and career interest in charity work.

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.