Executive Manager, Charities

Reporting to the Head of Charities, the Executive Manager, Charities leads one or more strategic portfolios within The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The role drives social impact through the development and management of Trust-funded and Trust-initiated projects, identifying emerging community needs, shaping funding strategies, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to address Hong Kong's most pressing social challenges. The postholder works closely with government, NGOs, academia, social enterprises, philanthropic organisations, and other stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate impactful programmes, and contributes to the Trust's thought leadership and system-level change.

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of Trust-funded and Trust-initiated projects to create meaningful and sustainable social impact in Hong Kong.
• Identify emerging community needs, service gaps, and opportunities, and develop innovative initiatives and partnerships to address them.
• Manage and oversee a substantial funding portfolio, ensuring effective governance, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, academic institutions, philanthropic organisations, community leaders, and regional and international partners.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on funding applications, portfolio priorities, and investment approaches to support decision-making by the Board of Trustees.
• Drive cross-sector collaboration and collective impact initiatives that advance the Trust's strategic objectives.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and purpose-driven culture.
• Contribute to the effective management and continuous development of the Charities & Community Division, including organisational capability building and knowledge sharing.
• Promote the impact and thought leadership of the Trust through stakeholder engagement, communications, and participation in local, regional, and global networks.
• Support the Club's values and cultural aspirations, promoting collaboration, innovation, and community impact.

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in philanthropy, social impact, public policy, community development, nonprofit management, social innovation, government, academia, or other relevant sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex programmes, initiatives, or portfolios that deliver measurable social outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong's social development landscape, with awareness of emerging community needs, policy trends, and regional and global developments.
• Experience working across sectors and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of influencing, engaging, and collaborating with senior decision-makers and external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading and developing professional teams in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities.

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

The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers, and its Charities Trust is one of the world's leading charity donors.