Executive Manager, Charities (Education)

Reporting to the Head of Charities (Education & Youth Cluster), the role oversees the strategic Education portfolio to drive social impact. It launches and monitors the development and implementation of Trust-initiated and Trust-funded projects, identifies community service gaps and develops new initiatives. The role reviews and updates funding strategies as appropriate and promotes project impacts and the Trust's thought leadership in public, regional and global arenas.

• Identify, develop, implement and monitor new initiatives to improve the quality of life of people of Hong Kong.
• Manage Trust-funded and Trust-initiated projects and annual donation amounts of around $1.1–12 billion per thematic area.
• Work with relevant parties, such as non-government organisations, government departments and academia, to orchestrate the development and implementation of Trust-initiated projects and monitor their budget, progress, publicity and output.
• Lead a team of 20–25 AEs and staff to manage the Education portfolio strategically to drive social impact.
• Process funding applications and make fair and appropriate recommendations to the Board of Trustees for the allocation of Trust funds to meet community needs.
• Design and implement a stakeholder engagement plan and develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government bureaux and departments, NGOs, academic institutions, commercial organisations, regional and global network partners
• And international philanthropy organisations.
• Develop and review guidelines to enable colleagues in the Department to make effective and consistent recommendations to the Board of Trustees for consideration and approval.
• Assist in and contribute to the efficient and effective management of the Department in fulfilling its role as an executive arm of the Trust, including team and organisational development.
• Contribute towards an enhanced Club image through supporting publicity functions and knowledge consolidation of the Trust's charity works.
• Support Cultural Transformation by upholding values and role modelling to actualise the mission of "One Club, One Team, One Vision".

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years relevant managerial experience in charity, philanthropy, education or government bureaux/departments.
• Good understanding of the structure and operations of school institutions and NGOs in the sectors supported by the Trust.
• Familiarity with relevant Government policies, such as education reform policy and integrated education policy.
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong's education landscape and insights into national and global trends.
• Acquaintance with bureaux/departments and/or liaison work, e.g. Education, Home and Youth Affairs, Labour and Welfare, District Offices, and regional and global network partners.
• Profound knowledge of integrating digital/science and technology into education.
• Well experienced in multi-task project management and planning.

• $1 – $12 per hour

• Benefits package.
• Dynamic working environment.
• Development opportunities.

The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer, one of the city's major employers, and an equal opportunity employer that strives to create an inclusive workplace for all, with its Charities Trust recognised as one of the world's leading charity donors.