Manager, Charities (Fairer Opportunities - Project Management)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a seasoned project professional to support governance, monitoring, and delivery of education and youth-focused initiatives within the Charities and Community Division. You will collaborate with government departments, NGOs, and community partners to drive impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing project plans, reporting progress, and maintaining comprehensive documentation, while fostering cross-sector collaboration for sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, or related field.
• 6–8 years' experience in education, social sciences or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist in governance and execution of projects under Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities theme.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure delivery of project targets.
• Prepare progress and financial reports and maintain project documentation.
• Support design and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies with partners and government bodies.
• Contribute to content for project social media and publicity initiatives.
• Support knowledge sharing and development of junior team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Charities.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Company 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.

Job Summary

Support the governance, monitoring, and implementation of projects under the "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" theme. Coordinate internally and externally with stakeholders to ensure effective execution and delivery of project targets.

The Job

• Assist Deputy Executive Manager and/or Senior Manager, Charities, to manage project(s) through proper governance, execution of project plans, collaboration with project partners to achieve project goals and deliverables and provide regular reporting of project progress to the Club's management team and Charities' Trust. To assist in issue analysis, ideation and project design of other potential spin-off projects under the "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" theme.
• Assist in development and implementation of projects' plans including the tasks, deliverables, schedules and resources required to reach project objectives, review the plans from time to time to meet changing operational situations and environment.
• Assist in monitoring projects' progress to ensure all activities are within scope and budget, delivered on time, in an effective and efficient manner.
• Provide administrative support for meeting daily operational, functional, and reporting requirements, including but not limited to preparing progress and financial reports, internal procurement and audit procedures, maintaining comprehensive project documentation, providing secretariat support for Incubation Team, Project Manager Committee and the sub-committees/working groups of the project.
• Work with Deputy Executive Manager and/or Senior Charities Managers to design and implement stakeholders' engagement strategy, including but not limited to liaison with industry partners, government departments, community leaders, commercial sectors, academic experts and general public, paving way for adoption in the longer run by the service sector or government for a greater impact and better sustainability.
• Support content creation for the project's social media channels and other promotional / publicity initiatives, if applicable.
• Continue personal growth and development through various activities including acquisition of field knowledge, attending training and events. Work closely with peers and support development of junior team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, such as to participate in or support knowledge sharing under "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" theme. Engage in other projects and grant-making projects as and when required and carry out other duties as directed by the Head of Charities.

About You

• Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years' experience in education, social sciences, or related fields; prior experience working with ethnic minorities will be an advantage.
• Experience in dealing/working with government, NGOs, education sector and professional bodies would be an added advantage.
• Strong project mangaement, issue/data analysis and presentation skills
• Strong soft skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Excellent PC skills including using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Data platform or system management / research project management experience would be an added advantage

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 @hkjc.org.hk.

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.