Assistant Charities Manager (Mainland Programmes and Operations)

Sits within the Charities and Community (C&C) Division, which manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust, working with the Government, NGOs and community partners to identify and address root causes of social issues. The team is responsible for managing the collaboration project with the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups to nurture Hong Kong youth in innovation and technology with a national and global outlook, alongside other Trust-funded and IoP-funded projects. The position supports the development and implementation of IoP's programmes and engagement in the Mainland, convening thought leaders and driving research to inform IoP's Mainland Strategy.

• Support the development and implementation of IoP's programmes and engagement in the Mainland, including developing execution plans, sourcing and establishing strategic partners among global and Chinese world-leading institutions, and managing and reporting programme progress.
• Organise events, multi-disciplinary forums and programmes to convene thought leaders, scholars, practitioners and members of the public for knowledge sharing and the development of social change ideas related to philanthropy.
• Drive research and analysis of the philanthropy landscape and issues relevant to philanthropy to inform the design and development of IoP's Mainland Strategy.
• Consolidate and analyse internal institutional knowledge materials and prepare presentation materials to communicate findings.
• Curate and translate content for different audience groups.
• Manage administrative processes and coordinate with Club divisions on key processes, including budget monitoring and reporting, vendor engagement and procurement, and branding and communications.
• Support the implementation of IoP's governance and monitoring to ensure effective execution.
• Prepare progress reports, board papers and presentations, and provide secretarial support for committees and working groups of IoP.

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 6 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of the global and/or Mainland philanthropy sector.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
• Project development and management skills.
• Business development competence.
• Events organisation experience.
• Strong analytical abilities and the ability to apply strategic frameworks and problem-solving approaches.
• Proven ability to draft clearly and concisely and to produce high-quality papers and synthesis documents.
• Good team working and cross-departmental collaboration skills, high-order thinking skills, and time management skills.

• Working experience in fields related to philanthropy, broadly including academia, non-profit, sustainability, health and social science.

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

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club founded in 1884 that acts continuously for the betterment of society. The Club operates a unique integrated business model comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution, through which it generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. The Club is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an inclusive workplace for all, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.