<div class="container-fluid iCIMSJobsTable"><div class="row"><div class="col-xs-12 title"><div id="iCIMSHeader" tabindex="-1"><h1 class="iCIMSHeader axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">URBN - Product Safety Specialist UK/EU (12 month FTC)</h1></div></div><div class="col-xs-6 header left"><span class="sr-only field-label">Location</span><span class=" axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">UK-London</span></div><div class="col-xs-6 header right"><span class="sr-only field-label">Job ID</span><span>2026-27011</span></div><div class="col-xs-12 additionalFields"><dl class="iCIMSJobHeaderGroup"><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Job Family</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Production, Sourcing &amp; Compliance</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Employee Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Temporary</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Position Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Full-Time</span></dd></div></dl></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">About Us</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span>URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><br><span>With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.</span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">Role Summary</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">URBN’s Global Trade and Compliance department is seeking a Product Safety Specialist to help ensure we deliver safe, reliable products to our customers worldwide. In this critical role, you will champion regulatory compliance across the business, driving adherence to global standards with a specific focus on our EU and UK markets.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Cambria,serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"><br></span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Be Doing</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Regulatory Strategy &amp; Compliance:</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Monitor Global Regulations:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Track regulations in the EU, UK, and other key regions, advising leadership on business impacts and necessary compliance steps.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Manage Audits:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Oversee the Regulatory Audit process to ensure EU/UK products and vendors comply with regional laws and URBN policies.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Drive Global Alignment:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Collaborate with the US Regulatory Compliance team to ensure a unified, global approach to product safety.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Maintain Documentation:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Keep Regulatory Guidelines and related compliance documents up to date.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Optimize Processes:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Identify and implement efficiencies in UK/EU regulatory workflows.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"><br><br></span></span></li></ul><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Education:</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Integrate Product Safety:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Partner with buying, brand, and production teams to ensure safety is a priority throughout the design, development, and procurement processes.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Educate Stakeholders:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Proactively inform vendors and internal teams about new laws, regulatory updates, and changes to URBN policies.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Benchmark Best Practices:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Engage with industry peers to stay current on product safety trends and compliance approaches.</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin-left: 3.25pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Issue Resolution &amp; Risk Management:</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin-left: 3.25pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Address Safety Concerns:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Analyse customer reviews to identify potential safety issues and partner with internal teams to resolve them swiftly and effectively.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Conduct Root Cause Analyses:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Engage directly with vendors to investigate and correct product safety concerns.</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Liaise with External Partners:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Collaborate with third-party testing labs, legal counsel, and regulatory enforcement bodies to manage compliance requirements.</span></span></li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Need</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Strategic Execution:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Proven ability to think conceptually, plan, and execute projects while managing resources and driving business decisions</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Organizational Excellence:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Highly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize personal workload and effectively delegate tasks in a fast-paced environment</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Collaborative Leadership:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> A proactive team player skilled at building global relationships and solving problems with an open-minded, innovative approach</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Expert Communication:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Excellent written and verbal skills, with a specific talent for summarizing complex information for diverse audiences</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Adaptability:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Flexible and self-motivated, with a knack for identifying opportunities for improvement and pivoting as industry landscapes change</span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -14.75pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Technical Proficiency:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> High degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</span></span></li></ul><p style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</p><ul><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Industry Experience:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Regulatory Compliance or Product Safety, ideally within the apparel or retail sectors</span></span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Strategic Track Record:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Demonstrated success in developing and implementing comprehensive regulatory compliance programs and strategies</span></span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Technical Expertise:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Deep knowledge of global product safety regulations, industry best practices, and emerging compliance trends</span></span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Analytical Rigor:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Proven experience analysing complex regulations and third-party lab test reports to ensure product safety</span></span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Industry Networking:</span></strong><span style="color: #000000; font-weight: 400;"> Well-versed in the key organizations and initiatives driving compliance within the retail and apparel space</span></span></li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">The Perks</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">Work-life balance:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Flexible start and finish times</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Bring your dog to work</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">Wellbeing:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Private Medical Insurance</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">Employee Discount:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Up to 40% off at&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: bold; background: white;">all URBN Brands!&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">Community:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">Travel:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-Cycle to work scheme</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">- Season ticket loan</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">Continued Development:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; 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