Manager, Charities (Research Fellowship and Scholarship Management)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club ("the Club") is a world-class horse sports and entertainment organisation that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique value creation model, through which the Club generates sustainable economic and social value for the benefit of the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors.

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 the planning and implementation of new and existing talent development schemes, including programme development and improvement, talent and community building, and impact measurement to achieve the project's objectives, outcomes, and overall impact.
• Engage and collaboriate with various key stakeholders, including schools, local and overseas tertiary institutions, government bureaux and departments, NGOs, and service providers to effectively implement the projects.
• Design through a series of learning and development programmes, as well as engagement and networking activities to build and manage a community of talents.
• Produce and co-ordinate promotion and communication work such as publicity collateral, videos, websites, events and workshops to create awareness and impact.
• Support the production of committee papers and programme reports for regular committee meetings and board submission.
• Support broader talent development initiatives for the Trust.
• 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 participating in or supporting knowledge under the Education theme; engage in other (grant-making) projects as and when required and carry out other duties as directed by the Executive Manager and Head of Charities.

About You

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant working experience, preferably with exposure to education sector, NGOs, policy research, and/or social service settings.
• Solid track record in managing various scales of education-related projects. 
• Good knowledge of operating education programmes, especially within talent development.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in both English and Chinese (including writing skills).
• Project management, issue/data analysis, desktop research and presentation skills.
• Soft skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborations.
• Proficient in PC applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Impact evaluation and research skills, along with vendor management experience would be advantageous.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, dynamic working environment and development opportunities.
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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 careers@hkjc.org.hk. 

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