Urban Outfitters Sustainability Advisor

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.  

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. 

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: 

Progressive — we move with the mood 
Creative — we champion limitless minds 
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities 
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment 
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 

Sound like you, why not join us? 

As Sustainability advisor for Urban Outfitters EU you will be managing efforts to reducing our environmental impact.

Reporting to the Head of Technical, Ethical and Sustainability, your day to day will consist of driving the business sustainability strategy.

You will collaborate with the global team on reaching URBN sustainability targets as well as Urban Outfitters EU targets, measure and analyse impact data and support the global trade and compliance team on fulfilling reporting requirements and product level legislation across the EU legislative landscape.

• Drive the brands sustainability strategy in line with business sustainability targets
• Collaborate with product teams to implement circular design principles
• Educate product teams on product level initiatives
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive the incorporation of alternative materials into product
• Collaborate with the global team on the measurement of scope 1,2 and 3 footprints and implement impact reduction initiatives
• Drive the business sustainability training program for internal teams and suppliers
• Deliver key updates to the business in quarterly updates
• Represent the brand at external engagements
• Oversee supplier certifications and the maintenance of the supplier database
• Benchmark the market and keep ahead of innovation and legislation
• Manage new and existing 3^rd party relationships, and their respective platforms, such as Textiles 2030, Better Cotton and Lenzing.
• Ensure product level compliance surrounding ESG legislation and collaborate with the global trade and compliance team for ESG reporting legislation
• Develop marketing materials in line with sustainability strategy alongside the brand marketing and graphics teams

• Strong experience working in sustainability within the retail setting
• Extensive knowledge on environmental impacts of the fashion industry
• Experience with EU ESG legislation including product level requirements and corporate reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of global supply chains within the retail sector
• Proficient at excel and data analysis

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• Work-life balance:

-Flexible start and finish times

-Bring your dog to work

• Wellbeing:

-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health

-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships

-Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Discount:

-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands

• Community:

-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

• Travel:

 -Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan

• Continued Development:

-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.