Sustainability Manager UK

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

What you will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and execution of the UK sustainability roadmap, translating EU priorities into a clear seasonal plan and country-level calendar.
• Driving cross‑functional sustainability initiatives in partnership with global, regional, and local teams, ensuring strong delivery, visibility, and alignment with business priorities.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of sustainability projects and communications, using insights to strengthen impact and inform future activity.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leaders to embed sustainability across the organisation and increase understanding, ownership, and support.
• Representing UNIQLO externally with UK NGOs, partners, forums, and industry events, while helping to identify and develop strategic partnerships that strengthen local impact.
• Managing relationships with non‑profit organisations to design and deliver meaningful volunteering opportunities with social and environmental value.
• Conducting research and staying informed on evolving industry best practices, applying insights to ensure retail operations, products, and services continuously align with sustainability priorities.
• Championing diversity and inclusion as core principles of the business, supporting initiatives that create opportunities for people with disabilities, refugees, and other underrepresented or vulnerable groups.
• Monitoring and reporting sustainability KPIs across social contribution, RE.UNIQLO initiatives, and sustainability communications for the UK business, sharing progress with key stakeholders, including global headquarters.
• Supporting the integration of sustainability into key business functions, including recruitment, training, new store openings, store operations, product and sales activity, PR, marketing, and digital communications.

RE.UNIQLO & Circularity

• Defining and driving the RE.UNIQLO strategy, identifying new growth opportunities across the UK.
• Supporting the development and roll‑out of RE.UNIQLO Studios, including new openings.
• Assessing and developing innovative circular business models, including resale and other value‑creation initiatives.

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

• 5–8 years’ experience in a sustainability‑related role.
• Proven interest and engagement in sustainability, ideally with relevant hands‑on experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Confident public speaker, with experience addressing diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• 30% staff discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model: 2 days remote, 3 days office‑based (probation period may require more time in office).
• Seasonal sample sales.
• Volunteer Day – twice a year.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Prime location near Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations with easy access to shops, restaurants.

Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection:

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process.