Deputy Executive Manager, Charities (Culture - Grant Making)

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. Its purpose is to develop and review funding proposals, monitor approved projects and donated funds, and explore collaborations that address emerging community needs. The position supports the Division in formulating and implementing strategies for greater social impact, working with government, tertiary institutions, NGOs and community partners.

• Develop and review funding proposals to make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community, ensuring compliance with the Trust's policies and guidelines while addressing community needs.
• Seek out new initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities with the Government, tertiary institutions and non-government organisations to meet emerging community needs.
• Monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, and assist in compiling statistical, financial and progress reports, as well as reporting on special situations with recommendations to management.
• Monitor approved projects to ensure they are implemented and completed according to schedule, pledged outputs and within the original agreed scope and budget.
• Engage in activities related to respective projects, including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day and other functions as part of ongoing project monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform additional tasks such as background research on proposals and drafting articles and speeches for publicity events as required by the Trust.
• Support the Department in formulating and implementing strategies for greater social impact.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of that experience at a senior level.
• Extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.
• Extensive experience in dealing with various stakeholders, such as government and non-government organisations, academic institutions, art and culture related organisations and local foundations regarding philanthropic matters in Hong Kong.

• Experience preferably in social welfare, education, sports, arts, public administration, the charity and grant-making field, or any other sectors related to the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.

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