Manager, Equestrian Talent and Development

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

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking an experienced equestrian professional to support the Head of Equestrian Affairs in delivering elite performance, youth development, and participation strategies across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and overseas. You will coordinate programmes, athlete selection, monitoring, and world-class support services to drive sustained results.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and administration skills, with fluency in English and proven track

Qualifications

• Expert level of understanding and experience in international equestrian sports.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the equestrian sports industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an administrator with a proven track record.
• Significant project management experience, with a track record of thorough planning and high attention to detail.
• Preference given to a graduate in an equestrian related subject.
• Highly skilled administrator with full computer literacy.
• Highly numerate and skilled at budget planning.
• Effective at problem solving and decision making.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) with excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of the Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan (HKEPP), maximising international performance across youth and senior levels
• Work closely with the Performance Manager and project teams to coordinate programmes, athlete selection, monitoring, and world-class support services
• Lead the HKEPP Youth Development Programme, including overseas training, competitions, and summer academies
• Provide technical expertise to key stakeholders including the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong China (EFHKC) and Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), ensuring effective programme delivery
• Support major equestrian development projects and equestrian displays in the Chinese Mainland
• Monitor performance trends, participation rates, and programme outcomes to inform future strategy
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing, participation initiatives, and major events
• Oversee day‑to‑day relationships with key stakeholders, including the EFHKC, the Riding for the Disabled Association and the Pony Club, ensuring effective monitoring of deliverables against agreements and devising processes and projects to improve collaborations for future equestrian strategies
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the HoEA or senior management of the Club

Skills

Equestrian sport expertise

Project management

Budget planning

Administration

Report writing

English fluency

Education

Graduate in equestrian-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job

We are seeking an experienced equestrian professional to support the Head of Equestrian Affairs in delivering elite performance, youth development, and participation strategies across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of the Hong Kong Equestrian Performance Plan (HKEPP), maximising international performance across youth and senior levels
• Work closely with the Performance Manager and project teams to coordinate programmes, athlete selection, monitoring, and world‑class support services
• Lead the HKEPP Youth Development Programme, including overseas training, competitions, and summer academies
• Provide technical expertise to key stakeholders including the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong China (EFHKC) and Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), ensuring effective programme delivery
• Support major equestrian development projects and equestrian displays in the Chinese Mainland
• Monitor performance trends, participation rates, and programme outcomes to inform future strategy
• Contribute technical expertise to marketing, participation initiatives, and major events (e.g. National Games, Asian Games, FEI events)
• Oversee day‑to‑day relationships with key stakeholders, including the EFHKC, the Riding for the Disabled Association and the Pony Club, ensuring effective monitoring of deliverables against agreements and devising processes and projects to improve collaborations for future equestrian strategies
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the HoEA or senior management of the Club

About You

• An expert level of understanding and experience in international equestrian sports (such as ex‑athlete, team administrator, international coach etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the equestrian sports industry
• At least 2 years’ experience as an administrator with a proven track record
• Significant project management experience, with a track record of thorough planning and high attention to detail
• Preference given to a graduate in an equestrian related subject
• Highly skilled administrator with full computer literacy
• Highly numerate and skilled at budget planning
• Effective at problem solving and decision making
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written) with excellent report writing and presentation skills

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 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.