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 the Ethical Trade Assistant for Urban Outfitters EU, you will be joining a brand committed to ensuring ethical and sustainable practices within the supply chain. You will report into the Ethical Trade Coordinator and be part of a growing team. Your day to day will consist of researching new initiatives, keeping on top of industry changes, benchmarking and reporting against brand targets, supporting with vendor and factory onboarding, and supporting the implementation of the brand compliance strategies. Assisting the retrieval and evaluation of third party ethical audits Guide suppliers when implementing ethical trade initiatives. Conduct regular visits to UK production facilities to identify and remediate non-compliance issues Support ethical trade team on launching new initiatives in line with impeding compliance laws Supporting on publication of annual reports Generate quarterly reports to track progress and highlight areas for improvement. Maintain accurate records related to ethical trade activities, including audit reports, corrective action plans, and supplier onboarding documentation. Conduct internal training sessions for new employees and external workshops for suppliers. Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders facilitating effective communication A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent. Ability to multitask in our fast-paced office. Plan, manage, and coordinate projects within the ethical trade program. Strong communication skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word/ Excel/ Outlook. 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.