UNIQLO stems from the words ‘unique’ and ‘clothing’ – simple and clever, just like our clothes. Our philosophy is based on the premise of Life Wear: apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, Life Wear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style.UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,400 stores in 26 markets.The OpportunityReporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, the purpose of this role is to promote UNIQLO and UNIQLO Australia’s sustainability and CSR initiatives by coordinating and executing successful sustainability and CSR projects and outcomes involving both Store and SSC team members.You will be responsible for the creation, organisation, development and implementation of sustainable and CSR practices ensuring company objectives are met whilst complying with regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:Prepare, propose and manage the yearly Sustainability Department budget.Work with external and internal stakeholders across various departments to plan, execute and coordinate sustainability and CSR campaigns/activations.Collaborate with the global sustainability team and UNIQLO Australia’s management team to identify and translate relevant global sustainability/CSR initiatives.Lead the coordination and successful implementation of UNIQLO Australia’s clothing recycling program.Manage community and sustainability outreach events including relationships with NFP organisations/charity partners.Explore ways to create new, long-term partnerships with local NFP Organisations that align with UNIQLO’s global sustainability/CSR mission.Communicate initiatives with local NFP Organisations externally.Manage the UNIQLO Australia Sustainability Ambassador Program.Assist in the education of sustainability/CSR to increase awareness across the business.Act as the main point of contact for any sustainability related matters internally.Work with relevant departments for diversity and inclusion activities.Collaborate with store development on renewable energy procurement.Assist customer care team with queries on UNIQLO Australia’s sustainability/CSR activities.Review local sustainability topics, trends and regulations to ensure compliance.Prepare and submit all required reports and analytics.Track and report on project performance against targets.Skills, experience and knowledgeAbility to project lead - past experience in project management is preferred.Minimum 2-year relevant CSR and/or sustainability experience preferred.Excellent understanding of best practices in Australian sustainability.Clear communication skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.Ability to build effective working relationships and influence business outcomes.Diplomatic personality that can influence key stakeholders.Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.Resilient, flexible and adaptable mindset.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Bachelor’s degree.Sustainability/CSR/Non-for-profit organisation experience is preferred.Retail industry experience in customer service preferred.What's in it for You?Opportunity to work in a leading global fashion retailer.Generous employee discounts and benefits.Collaborative, engaging workplace culture.To be eligible to apply, you must have full working rights in Australia.
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