Senior Manager, Charities (Research Fellowship and Scholarship Management)

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. The C&C Division works with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration. The role leads the development and implementation of STEM-related projects, serving as accountable lead for delivery and quality.

• Drive the development and implementation of STEM-related projects, serving as accountable lead for delivery and quality by designing the application and selection framework, establishing and servicing the Selection Panel, directing the review and assessment process
• Managing grantee partners and vendors for capacity- and community-building programmes, and driving scheme publicity to achieve intended project objectives and impact.
• Manage and assure delivery of STEM projects through university partners, overseeing project administration and operations, assessment and selection of lab applications, and outcomes and impact measurement to achieve the programme's stated objectives and impact.
• Lead the development of a vibrant STEM talent community by building platforms for knowledge dissemination, convening knowledge-sharing initiatives, fostering synergy and collaboration between the Project and the Trust's broader talent pool, amplifying the impact of Trust-funded research
• And facilitating cross-sectoral and cross-disciplinary collaboration with other Trust-supported projects and programmes to drive project impact and strengthen brand traction.
• Proactively collaborate with other TIPs to drive synergistic programming, events, and coordinated stakeholder engagement, including partnerships with leading overseas and Mainland Chinese universities, STEM-focused foundations, and relevant public sector stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain effective partnerships with government and sector stakeholders, including the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, the University Grants Committee, university offices, awarded scholars, and knowledge leaders and their teams
• And oversee internal and external liaison and communication for all necessary processes in compliance with the Club's standards to uphold governance and integrity.
• Monitor developments and emerging needs in higher education, STEM, and talent development locally, in Mainland China, and globally, and generate strategic insights to inform project development and implementation
• Ensuring the Club's and Trust's support remains effective in nurturing top talent for societal benefit.
• Produce high-quality committee papers and programme reports for regular committee meetings and board submission.
• Represent the Trust in activities including ceremonies and other functions as part of ongoing project monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and new initiatives development.
• Lead or support Club-wide initiatives and cross-team and cross-theme collaboration efforts, and plan and oversee the professional development of supporting team members.

• Minimum of 10-12 years' relevant experience, with 7 years at a senior level.
• Extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as local and overseas higher education institutes, school heads and educators, academics, NGOs, social enterprises, government departments, and officials.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience preferably in the social welfare, education, youth development, or talent development sectors, or in charity and foundations related to scholarships and fellowships management.

• Competitive benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities