EU Sustainability Project Manager

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. 

In the context of development and transformation, particularly driven by European regulations, we are looking for a Sustainability Project Manager for Europe. This role will be based in our Paris office at Opéra and reports into the Environmental and Policies Manager, within the Europe Sustainability Team.

This is an amazing opportunity for a specialist Sustainability focused Project Manager with a passion for collaboration as you’ll work closely with many internal departments such as Finance, Legal and Logistics at an EU and Global Level.  

What you will be responsible for:

• Implement concrete projects focused on traceability, circularity, recycling, and end-of-life management for textiles, using a rigorous project management approach. 

• Contribute to the monitoring of current and upcoming EU regulations, assess their impact on operations, and support their implementation—particularly regarding ESPR. 

• Work in close collaboration with internal teams and engage with external partners and stakeholder such as suppliers, institutions, NGOs, trade associations. 

• Raise awareness internally and help promote understanding and visibility of sustainability initiatives. 

• Conduct strategic monitoring of sustainable innovations in the fashion and textile sector. 

Skills, Experience and Attributes:  

• Higher education degree (Master’s level) in sustainability or environmental studies. 

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in the retail or fashion sector in a European market 

• Strong background in cross-functional project management and change management. 

• Strong interest in and solid understanding of EU ESG regulations. 

• Ability to work in multicultural environments and collaborate with European and international teams. 

• Proactive, pragmatic, and field-oriented mindset. 

• ·Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken and ideally another European language 

• Willingness to travel for business purposes (Belgium, Netherlands primarily) 

What we can offer you:  

• 25 days Holiday + RTT  

• 13th Month Payment  

• Bonus twice a year based on objectives and performance 

• Lunch vouchers, 60% funded by the company  

• 30% Staff discount  

• Private Medical Care  

• Private Pension Scheme  

• Hybrid Working: up to 2 days from home 

• Volunteer Day – twice a year 

• Great Location – Opera Area (IX district)  

• Profit Share Scheme (France and Global)