EU Textile EPR Lead (H/F)

Job description

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. We are currently recruiting for an EU Textile EPR Lead (H/F) to join our EU Sustainability team, based in our Paris office . Reporting to the EU Sustainability Environmental Management Team, you will work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders across Europe to prepare for and manage UNIQLO Europe's evolving textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations. This is an opportunity for someone with experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), who is excited by the challenge of building and leading a new compliance programme at a European level. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy translating complex regulations into practical business actions, working across multiple stakeholders and markets, and helping shape UNIQLO Europe's approach to circularity, product compliance, and environmental responsibility. What you will be responsible for leading UNIQLO Europe's textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programme, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations across multiple EU markets. Working closely with Sustainability, Production, Finance, Legal, local market teams, and Global Headquarters, you will oversee PRO registrations, regulatory reporting, data management, and audit readiness while ensuring consistent implementation across all markets. You will also develop and deliver UNIQLO Europe's textile EPR strategy, support budgeting and cost forecasting, identify opportunities to optimise compliance costs, and contribute to initiatives linked to product durability, traceability, and recycled materials. In addition, you will build strong relationships with PROs, consultants, and industry associations, monitor regulatory developments, and provide clear guidance on associated risks, opportunities, and business impacts. Skills, Experience and Attributes 5-7 years' experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, EPR, supply chain, or project management. Strong understanding of EU environmental legislation, circular economy principles, and product compliance requirements. Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects across multiple countries and stakeholders. Confident working with large datasets, reporting methodologies, and compliance-related audits. Knowledge of EPR schemes, sustainability reporting, certifications, traceability, durability, or recycled materials is highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate evolving regulations into practical business processes. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging both internal and external stakeholders. Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment. Fluent English is essential; additional European language skills are an advantage. Experience working with environmental compliance reporting, regulatory submissions, or Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) is highly desirable. What We Offer 25 days holiday + RTT 13th month payment Bonus twice a year based on objectives and performance Group Share Scheme (France and Global) Lunch vouchers, 60% funded by the company 30% staff Discount Private Medical Care Private Pension Scheme Volunteer Day – twice a year Great Location – Opera area (IX district) 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. Recruitment Security Notice All official UNIQLO job postings will redirect you to our official careers page on Workday for application submission. The only exception is for roles advertised in Germany via the HeyJobs platform. UNIQLO takes recruitment security seriously and is committed to protecting the recruitment process from misuse. UNIQLO takes recruitment security seriously and is committed to protecting the process from misuse. Stay alert and apply only through verified sources. #LI-HYBRID #LI-POST