Senior Administrative Assistant

Nike; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company based in London seeks an Assistant to a Senior Director. The role involves managing complex calendars, ensuring proactive communication across teams, and handling confidential information. Ideal candidates will be organized, resourceful, and proficient in MS Office with excellent communication skills. This full-time position requires flexibility in working hours and occasional travel for offsites. Application deadline is January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting leaders in an international environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and expenses for the Senior Director.
• Ensure consistent communication between leadership teams.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics for the Senior Director.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Empathy and strong interpersonal skills

Proactive, structured working style

Flexibility and resourcefulness

Job description

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’ll help ensure the Senior Director’s time is optimized, while fostering strong connections across the Leadership Team, employees, and external Nike partners.

You will be a visible, trusted point of contact who helps keep the team organized, aligned, and moving forward.

Who We Are Looking For

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.

What You’ll Work On

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

Application deadline: 26/January/2026