Project Manager (Equine-Themed Values Education Programme)

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Sha Tin; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, invites applications for the Equine-Themed Values Education Programme lead within the Racing Division. You will oversee end-to-end planning, delivery, budgets and stakeholder coordination with schools, NGOs and community partners.

The role requires at least five years in operations or secretarial support, project management and budgeting skills, and tertiary education.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in operations, administration and/or secretarial support.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Budget control and marketing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, implementation and evaluation of the Equine-Themed Values Education Programme, ensuring delivery of objectives, timelines, budgets and impact targets.
• Serve as the Club's primary liaison and manage relationships with programme partners, schools and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional support from internal departments and facilities for resources, logistics, staffing and operations.
• Design stable visit itineraries with riding schools and equestrian facilities, overseeing experiences and related learning programmes.
• Monitor delivery and quality of school-based equine-themed education initiatives and ensure alignment with programme outcomes.
• Collaborate on planning and delivery of equestrian elements at community outreach initiatives and licensing where needed.
• Promote the Programme at events and manage budgets, procurement and financial reporting to secure funding reimbursements.

Job description

About the Role

The role sits within the Racing Division, which manages all aspects of Hong Kong's world-class horse racing and covers the full value chain from importation and training to racedays, equestrian, welfare, integrity and international engagement. The Division is shaping racing into a dynamic sporting, social and entertainment experience. Reporting to the Equestrian Affairs Project Manager, the post holder is responsible for the set-up, operation and delivery of the Equine-Themed Values Education Programme from December 2026 to July 2030. This Charities Trust funded initiative provides values education based around horses and ponies, delivered with a local NGO to schools in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end planning, implementation and evaluation of the Equine-Themed Values Education Programme, ensuring delivery of programme objectives, timelines, budgets and agreed impact targets.
• Serve as the Club's primary liaison and manage relationships with programme partners such as the Design and Cultural Studies Workshop, schools and relevant community stakeholders including the Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China
• Coordinate cross-functional support from internal departments and Club equestrian facilities for resources, logistics, venue arrangements, staffing and operational support.
• Design and develop stable visit itineraries with riding schools and equestrian facilities, and oversee the planning and implementation of stable visit experiences, equine interaction activities and related experiential learning programmes, ensuring high standards of participant experience
• Horse welfare and operational safety.
• Provide school-based curriculum development support on equestrian sports and equine-themed education to the Design and Cultural Studies Workshop, and work with internal colleagues to provide technical equestrian expertise and input where necessary.
• Monitor the delivery of school-based equine-themed values education initiatives with the Design and Cultural Studies Workshop to ensure educational quality and alignment with programme outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Design and Cultural Studies Workshop to lead the planning and delivery of equestrian elements at annual community outreach initiatives, including mini pony photo-taking, equestrian ambassador sharing sessions and related arrangements such as licensing.
• Promote the Programme with the Design and Cultural Studies Workshop at the 2027 Longines HK International Horse Show.
• Monitor programme budgets and funding utilisation, complete procurement processes and financial reporting, and work with Finance to prepare forecasts and regular project reports to secure funding reimbursements for project spend
• Ensuring effective stewardship of resources and compliance with organisational policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor programme performance through established metrics and evaluation frameworks, analyse outcomes and prepare regular management reports, impact assessments and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with programme partners, schools, government bodies, community organisations, equestrian ambassadors and other key stakeholders
• Collect feedback from project beneficiaries
• Provide guidance to project staff, contractors and service providers

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary education.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in operations, administration and/or secretarial support.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Budget control and marketing knowledge.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in sizable organisations.
• Equestrian knowledge or experience.
• Educational or curriculum development experience.

Workplace

• Based in Sha Tin Central Complex at Sha Tin Racecourse.
• Frequent travel to other riding schools, Happy Valley, Shatin and various locations for school visits and meetings.

Salary

Competitive salary.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package.
• Dynamic working environment.
• Development opportunities.