Senior Principal, Government & Public Affairs UK

As the UK GPA Director, your mission will be to develop, lead and execute business-relevant government engagement and advocacy strategies in the UK, at both a national and local level. As necessary, this outreach may include other jurisdictions as well:

• Develop and execute a proactive strategy to drive Nike's GPA priorities in support of Nike's growth aspirations through direct advocacy with government officials and other outreach;
• Develop alliances with similarly situated companies and brands (UK, European and multinational) and leadership of industry and trade associations to help advance Nike's policy goals and influence the policy environment;
• Monitor and track relevant legislative and regulatory developments in the following policy areas: trade, customs, retail/consumer goods, sustainability, tax, intellectual property, digital and competition. Provide continued intelligence and advice to the business on the impact of those developments;
• Support Nike UK's business priorities and strategic initiatives in both retail and logistics;
• Continuously develop and maintain a network of relationships with decision makers at various levels of government as well as their influencers (including NGOs, coalitions, industry associations, think tanks). This includes building positive relationships with local, regional and national authorities and other relevant entities, such as the diplomatic corps.
• If you have a body, you are an athlete.
NIKE, Inc. is een sterk groeiend bedrijf dat zoekt naar teamleden die willen meegroeien. Nike biedt een aantrekkelijk pakket arbeidsvoorwaarden, een informele werkomgeving, een diverse en inclusieve cultuur en een dynamische sfeer waarin je jezelf optimaal kunt ontwikkelen. Ongeacht de locatie of functie resoneert elke Nike werknemer die ene overkoepelende missie: inspiratie en innovatie bieden aan elke atleet
• ter wereld.
NIKE, Inc. streeft naar diversiteit van het personeelsbestand. Gekwalificeerde sollicitanten komen in aanmerking, waarbij geen onderscheid wordt gemaakt naar ras, huidskleur, religie, geslacht, afkomst, leeftijd, seksuele geaardheid, genderidentiteit, genderexpressie, veteranenstatus of handicaps.


• 5-10 years of professional experience from a similar role in the private sector/multinational experience and government experience - most of it in the UK.
• Experience from working within the UK government, a UK government body or a political party.
• B.Sc. or B.A. degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities to policy priorities, and to translate business language into policy language, and vice versa;
• Deep understanding of the political system and how to advocate within it (balancing politics and policy).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate internally and externally and influencing skills;
• Demonstrated track record of influencing legislation as well as legislative and policy agendas, and leveraging government relationships to deliver identified policy outcomes;
• Capacity to think strategically, and to prioritize relentlessly to focus on the legislative and regulatory items that will have the greatest impact to Nike's business;
• Capacity to understand both the details and the strategic, global picture, and the intersections between key policy areas such as trade, customs, sustainability, tax, intellectual property, digital and competition.
• Ability to represent the company publicly in a variety of professional settings;
• Excellent ethics and integrity record;
• Excellent ability to work as a team player with teams across different functions, cultures, and geographies;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to unanticipated business needs;
• Domestic and international travel required;
Preferred Experience:
• Experience from working within the UK Government, a government body or a political party.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of trade and customs policy, including logistics and distribution, marketplace/retail and supply chain.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with external support, including outside counsel and consultancy firms.
• Knowledge and experience working with local authorities, especially in the area of planning permissions.
• Capacity to synthesize large amounts of complex information into straightforward, concise briefs.
• Experience with PowerPoint and building and delivering presentations highly desired.
• Fluency in at least one additional language.
• Passion for sports preferred.
  
  NIKE, Inc. doet meer dan alleen de beste atleten ter wereld uitrusten. Ons bedrijf is een plek om volledig tot ontplooiing te komen, grenzen af te breken en het onmogelijke mogelijk te maken. Wij zoeken naar mensen die kunnen groeien, denken, dromen en creëren. Kenmerkend voor onze cultuur is dat we diversiteit omarmen en voorstellingsvermogen belonen. Als merk zoeken we naar presteerders, leiders en visionairs. Bij NIKE, Inc. draait het om iedereen die vaardigheden en passie met zich meebrengt naar dit uitdagende en voortdurend veranderende spel.
De kern van Nike is één eenvoudig idee: innovatie. Het snelle tempo van innovatie bij Nike vereist een Legal and Government Policy and Affairs team (GB&A) dat altijd waakzaam is. De advocaten, assistenten en andere juridische specialisten van Nike bieden een inventieve benadering en eersteklas advies aan Nike's wereldwijde zakelijke activiteiten. Hun expertise strekt zich uit over een breed scala aan werkwijzen: bedrijfsbeheer, intellectueel eigendom, sportwetgeving, rechtszaken en meer. GP&A-medewerkers creëren en versterken belangrijke relaties met opinieleiders, wetgevers, beleidsmakers en internationale en lokale belanghebbenden om invloed uit te oefenen op openbaar beleid en wetten die essentieel zijn voor het succes van het bedrijf. Terwijl Nike de toekomst van de sport verandert, stimuleert het juridische en GP&A-team van Nike concurrentie, vindingrijkheid en integriteit op de markt. 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. 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 Government and Public Affairs (GPA) team fulfills this mission by inspiring and driving public policy to unlock Nike's potential. The GPA team seeks to accelerate business growth, enable our business and brands to operate effectively in almost all countries in the world.
At Nike, our Maxims represent our core values and beliefs and feature our fundamental behaviors that apply to all employees - no matter the role, location, or level. Serving athletes
• , creating the future of sport, being on the offense always, doing the right things and winning as a team are all part of Nike's Maxims, while seeking to always do better, being constantly curious, bringing ideas of your own, and building on the great ideas of others are all behaviors underpinning those Maxims.
• This position will be based at Nike's Corporate Offices In London, We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Government & Public Affairs (GPA) Director, focusing on supporting the business and enabling the brand in the United Kingdom (UK), and adjacent jurisdictions as necessary, by advocating on Nike's policy priorities and building relationships with key stakeholders. This role is essential for the achievement of Nike's business ambitions and to its next level of growth and the local, EMEA, and international levels.
Based in London, you will be a critical member of the Nike GPA EMEA team, reporting to the Vice President of GPA EMEA (based in Brussels). You will coordinate closely with, amongst others, the Nike UK leadership, Marketplace/Retail, Logistics/Supply Chain, Legal, Operations, and Communications teams at our European HQ in the Netherlands and our World HQ in Oregon, U.S. At Nike, being a self-starter, playing fair, acting like an owner by making the best decisions, putting the team's success ahead of your own, building trust across your network, and fearlessly sharing your thoughts are key behaviors.