Urban Outfitters Sustainability Assistant

Urban Outfitters, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

About Us

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?

Role Summary

As Sustainability Assistant for Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters EU, you will be joining two developing brands who are committed to reducing their environmental impact. You will report into the Senior Sustainability Advisor and be part of a growing sustainability team. Your day to day will consist of researching new initiatives, keeping on top of industry changes, benchmarking and reporting against brand targets, collaborating with the sustainability committees, and supporting the implementation of the brand sustainability strategies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and evolve data collection for responsible materials and processes to align with annual and biannual reporting periods
• Use data to benchmark carbon, water, waste, and social impacts across the value chain
• Work with the Sustainability Advisor to track brand progress against their annual targets
• Support new and existing 3rd party relationships, and their respective platforms, such as Textiles 2030, Better Cotton and Lenzing
• Manage supplier certifications and the maintenance of the supplier database
• Audit marketing claims, copy and attribution
• Create and resource training for vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support the research and implementation of projects with a focus on alternative materials and circular initiatives
• Benchmark the market and keep ahead of innovation in the market
• Develop knowledge on environmental and social matters with support from the Sustainability Advisor
• Support the Anthropologie product teams on meeting their sustainability targets, facilitating with training

What You'll Need

• A passion for sustainable fashion and social and environmental impact
• A basic knowledge of sustainable fibres, processes, and global supply chains
• Be highly organised with good attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Enjoy working in a team whilst also taking initiative and working independently
• Proficient at Excel and data management
• A desire for learning and research

The Perks

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.