Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Health - Institutional Facility Project)

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.

Job Summary

Reporting to Executive Manager, Charities (Health; Sustainability; Mainland & Global Programmes), the job holder is primarily responsible for monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance with governance safeguards, maintaining robust control over grant conditions throughout the project lifecycle and supporting publicity and communications related to a large-scale institutional facility project.

The Job

• Coordinates the planning and commissioning of the institutional facility, including monitoring progress, budget and agreed deliverables as well as identifying potential risks or deviations for timely management action;
• Supports the establishment and ongoing governance for the research facility;
• Acts as a key liaison point with Government bureaux/departments, external agencies and internal divisions within the Club, facilitating communication, coordinating submissions, and ensuring alignment with grant conditions, as well as funding and reporting requirements;
• Compiles and consolidates relevant progress, financial, and performance reports, as well as papers for submission to senior management;
• Undertakes research, prepares briefing materials, drafts speeches and supports the communication and publicity regarding the facility; and 
• Performs any other duties as assigned

About You

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 8-12 years' experience in project governance, capital works management and stakeholder liaison, preferably within the public sector or a large corporate entity
• Extensive experience in dealing/working with government, external agencies, NGOs, education sector and/or professional bodies
• Proven track record in supporting complex, multi-year projects involving governance, budget control and risk management would be an advantage
• Strong ability to interface with people with various functions and levels
• Strong project governance and management skills
• Knowledge in government policies and insights on community service needs, particularly the public health and elderly services
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong research, analytical and reporting skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with experience in preparing publicity and communication materials

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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 [email protected]. 

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