Senior Manager, Charities

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Hong Kong seeks an experienced project manager to oversee initiatives aimed at improving social welfare. The role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects and engaging diverse stakeholders, including government and NGOs. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project evaluations, and budget management. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills in both English and Chinese. Benefits include a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience dealing with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic planning and project initiatives.
• Oversee project interventions and evaluate impacts.
• Engage diverse stakeholders for effective delivery.
• Develop and implement project governance controls.
• Coordinate budget management and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Research and evaluation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

8 years relevant experience, 5 at mid-senior level

Experience in social welfare or related field

Proficiency in English and Chinese writing

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 Department

• Managing the Trust‑initiated Project (“TIP”) on the "Enhancing the Trajectory of Out‑of‑Home Care Children and Youth – Track Two in Foster Care" and other Trust‑funded projects.
• Establishing a strategic partnering network to ensure effective delivery and amplify the project's impact and sustainable development.
• Performing strategic portfolio management by overseeing other approved grant initiatives related to the TIP to build synergy and optimise grant potentials.
• Initiating, developing, and implementing new initiatives or projects under the "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" theme.

The Job

• Work in partnership with diverse partners and stakeholders in project management, including professionals from education, business, NGOs, government, and academia.
• Build synergy among project partners and coordinate working groups comprising an incubation team, NGOs, program evaluators, and co‑creators of the TIP.
• Facilitate thought leadership and alignment across all TIP partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of the Project’s interventions, including the Community‑Home Opportunity Structure ("COS") with Individualised Development Plans ("IDP") and the Social Capital Platform ("SCP"). Lead the Family Reunion Programme, Family Engagement Programme, and Age‑Out Support.
• Manage change catalysts, such as Trajectory Development Managers and program protocols, while also leading capacity building, research, and evaluation efforts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of these interventions.
• Perform the strategic portfolio management by overseeing other Trust‑supported strategic "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" initiatives to amplify the impact of the TIP and other related grants.
• Consolidate learning insights for sharing with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Develop new grants as needed to actualise emerging potentials.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery, including Club Branding and Public Affairs in strategic communications and promotional campaigns; external consultants, technology experts, and service providers.
• Engage government officials to facilitate impact creation and system change.
• Develop and implement project governance and controls to ensure effective execution, including managing advisory committees, incubation partners, and various taskforce groups.
• Monitor the progress of anticipated outputs and outcomes, budget spending, handle budget virements and manage project evaluation and impact assessment.
• Prepare papers and compile statistical/financial/progress reports, as well as report on special situations and make recommendations to Management, the Donations Committee, and/or the Board of Trustees.
• Represent the Trust in activities related to the TIP, including ceremonies and related functions as part of ongoing monitoring and stakeholder engagements.

About You

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, with 5 years at mid‑senior level, preferably in the social welfare, poverty, public administration, consulting, human resources, finance or charity and grant‑making field.
• Proven track record and experience managing complex and/or large‑scale projects.
• Knowledge of research, evaluation and data analysis is a big plus.
• Demonstrated passion, experience and insight in the evolving needs of the poverty population.
• Extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as government officials, NGOs, consultants, business, branding agencies, etc.
• Strong project development and management, cross‑sectoral stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills, including analysis for budget management and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in both English and Chinese writing.
• Team leadership and people development experience.
• Solid experience in marketing of social/community service is a plus.

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.