Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
With a mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world, the power of sport is at the heart of NIKE's DNA. The Social & Community Impact (SCI) team fulfills this mission through a sports-led community portfolio that engages partners, organizations, experts, NIKE internal teams and others to move the world and get kids active. Today, the world is moving less and less, and this generation of children is the least physically active ever. Leveraging our resources and ability to inspire, the SCI team engages the NIKE footprint, employees, consumers and the world to shift the paradigm of physical inactivity.
NIKE believes in the power of sport to move the world forward.
KIDS ARE MADE TO PLAY
The power of sport is at the heart of Nike's DNA - with our mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. The Social & Community Impact (SCI) team fulfills this mission through a sports-led portfolio of social impact programs and investments reflecting our belief in the power of sport to move the world forward. We are working in close collaboration with our internal teams, partners, organizations, experienced professionals and others to strengthen impact. Together we deliver broader social and community-focused initiatives that support our Company's Purpose-based objectives.
The EMEA SCI Team delivers an innovative portfolio of programmatic investments; engages in complex partnerships with community stakeholders, and partners closely with the brand to deliver transformational experiences for the kid, the community, and our consumer.
Who We Are Looking For
We require an SCI Senior to join as a critical member of the Nike UK&IRL and EMEA Social and Community Impact team as well as the Nike UK team focused on delivering impact to the community and the business.
What Will You Work On
The SCI Senior will manage a portfolio of partnerships and engaging employees in the community across London. This includes but is not limited to:
- Synthesizing national and local insights to understand the opportunities and barriers to increasing youth sports' participation through an intersectional lens;
- Support the SCI UK&IRL Director in developing community investment strategies;
- Managing key community partner relationships;
The Senior will be responsible for supporting on all aspects of portfolio management in Nike's system for approvals, contracting, reporting and budgeting. It is expected that this person will establish strong connections to a variety of Nike functions and external stakeholders while identifying opportunities for integration and collaboration. This role will also be responsible, in partnership with local teams (including HR), for employee community engagement, connecting volunteers with local and accessible community programs in key cities. Finally, the SCI Senior will support the SCI Director to help local teams plan for powerful storytelling, internally and externally.
Who You Will Work With
Based in London, this role reports to SCI Director for Nike UK&IRL, and collaborates closely with Nike UK team including the local leadership team. The role will partner cross functionally with Brand Marketing, Nike Direct, Communications, Government & Public Affairs, Human Resources and others.
What You Bring To Nike
Requirements for the position include:
Professional Experience:
- Entrepreneurial and optimistic spirit with the ability to work proactively across multiple different projects at one time;
- Mastery of driving processes and project leadership to achieve team results;
- Exceptionally organized with great attention to detail;
- Experience of supporting or leading cross-functional initiatives by networking, building relations, taking a collaborative approach and influencing others;
- Experience of a corporate environment working with business partners, brand marketing and communication teams;
- Experience of effectively managing complex multi-stakeholder partnerships;
- Ability to think strategically about social impact work and be a thought partner to the team;
- Proactive in building your knowledge and understanding of the issues we are trying to address and learning from industry experts;
- Existing knowledge of the social impact, corporate responsibility and sports sectors;
- Experience and interest in adopting creative and innovative approaches to addressing social issues/challenges;
- Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills with proven ability to structure and deliver engaging content that inspires and engages others;
- Planning and managing corporate volunteers;
- Fluent in writing and and speaking English;
- Undergraduate (preferably in Development or Social Sciences) degree required and Graduate (preferably in Management) degree preferred;
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Social Impact/Corporate Responsibility/Non-profit Sector
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.
