Jobs at Adidas in United Kingdom

With sport playing an increasingly important role in more and more peoples’ lives, both on and off the field of play, we operate in a highly attractive industry. Based on our deep understanding of our consumer and the authenticity of the adidas brand, we push the boundaries of products, experiences, and services. We do so according to our strategy, which allows us to fully capitalize on the acceleration of favorable long-term structural trends.

Support the Key City London team, with key London based marketing activations as identified by Director.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS AND PROJECTS

• Assist with implementing and executing project work as advised by director for projects with our London sports and lifestyle partners.
• Work collaboratively and build cross functional relationships with Brand comms and Newsroom (PR + Social media) and Retail teams in London.
• Have the confidence to make suggestions for improvements to activations based on knowledge of London communities.
• Display enthusiasm for new ideas and bring your knowledge of London and young London communities to the role.
• Provide administrative support to wider Key City London team.

Department Specific Responsibilities:

Working on organization for upcoming events and activations in London. Including some exciting partners and new initiatives in lifestyle/music and football.

• Arranging + attending meetings: internal and with external partners.
• Organising product deliveries and distribution for all communities.
• Tracking budgets for individual communities.
• Researching and sharing ideas for London locations, partners and communities to collaborate with.
• Occasional event logistics including product send outs, invite/guest list management, etc.

Co-ordinating and meeting with different areas of the adidas Brand team in PR, Social, Comms and Culture Marketing to align on plans and capture actions from meetings. A great chance to see different areas of brand marketing in action!

• Planning, attending and capturing key notes/actions from meetings.
• Creating powerpoint presentations for internal/external proposals and presentations – to bring our collective ideas to life!
• Managing input from different teams into a collective proposal/work stream.

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: February 14th 2025, 11:59 PM GMT
• Start Date: September 1st, 2025
• Duration: 1 year
• Location: London
• Yearly gross allowance: £23,500

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

• Competent in Microsoft packages – especially powerpoint and excel.
• Excellent Communication – we welcome questions and willingness to learn!
• Organisation – any experience with events welcomed.
• Experience of London communities or events welcomed but not mandatory.
• Confident communicator skilled in cross-functional collaboration.
• Capable of using own initiative.
• Genuine passion for the adidas brand.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Agile and open to change.

ELIGIBILITY

• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship.
• Candidates in the penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have a maximum of one year to graduate).
• Available for the full duration of the internship – September 2025- September 2026.
• Local to London office or ability to relocate for the full duration of the internship.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Attractive salary
• Generous discounts on products AND staff sales
• Chances to attend and take part in a sponsored sports event.
• Structured training and development
• Mentorship programs Europe
• Quarterly meetings about career progression
• Funded Team socials
• On-site gym and classes or discounted Gym membership (depending on location)
• Travel expenses covered.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements