Senior Administrative Assistant

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As an Assistant to a Senior Director, you will play a key role in enabling leadership effectiveness and representing Nike with professionalism.
You will be a visible, trusted point of contact who helps keep the team organized, aligned, and moving forward.

We’re seeking a proactive, highly organized, and service‑minded professional who brings energy, discretion, and a collaborative spirit to a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A courteous, friendly, and tactful approach
• A proactive, structured working style with strong team orientation
• Comfort with change, ambiguity, and fast‑moving priorities
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and strong multi‑tasking abilities
• Accountability and ownership of results
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• High levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills
• Alignment with Nike’s values and ethical standards
• Solid experience supporting leaders in an international environment
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Strong MS Office proficiency
• Full‑time availability and flexibility in working hours
• London‑based, with occasional travel for offsites and meetings.

As an Assistant, you will manage a broad range of responsibilities that keep the Senior Director and team operating smoothly. Key tasks include:

• Managing complex calendars and expenses
• Ensuring consistent and proactive communication between the Senior Director and Leadership Teams across EMEA and Global
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Being a visible on‑the‑floor contact for your manager, team, and stakeholders
• Building and maintaining a strong, collaborative network across teams and counterparts
• Coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics for the Senior Director
• Supporting event management for Sales events (e.g., Retailer Alliance, Go‑to‑Market meetings)
• Managing Purchase Orders
• Tracking travel, org charts, and FTO
• Providing backup support for other Assistants, including functional teams
• Ensuring timely information sharing across topics such as apps, training, and tools
• Occasional travel for meetings and offsites

Final date to receive applications: 26/January/2026