Senior Retail Recruiter - Europe at URBN

About Us:

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.

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.

Role Summary:

At URBN, we’re more than a group of brands, we’re a global community that celebrates creativity, individuality and style. Our HR & Talent team sits at the heart of the business, shaping the people experience across Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and our shared services.

 

We’re looking for a passionate recruiter with a retail edge to help us find and grow the best talent across the UK & Europe. This is a hands-on, fast-moving role where you’ll get to partner with our leaders, influence strategy, and travel into markets to really understand our stores, people, and culture

What You'll Be Doing:

• Spot the best: You’ll headhunt, source and build a pipeline of exceptional retail talent across Europe, turning industry knowledge into real hires.

 

• Own the process: From briefing and advertising through to sourcing and interviewing, you’ll take full ownership of retail recruitment.

 

• Be a market expert: Advise hiring managers on the talent landscape, competitor insights, and salary benchmarks.

 

• Coach & partner: Guide leaders through the hiring process and help them make great people and hiring decisions.

 

• Expand our footprint: Support new store openings across the UK & Europe, helping us land the right talent as we grow.

 

• Shape strategy: Partner with our head office recruitment team on projects that drive retail hiring forward.

 

• Travel & connect: Spend time in stores, meet teams, and build authentic connections with local markets.

 

• Lead & inspire: Manage and mentor a Recruitment Coordinator, supporting their growth and ensuring excellence in delivery.

 

What You'll Need:

• Recruitment experience in a fast-paced retail, search, or agency environment, you love the hunt as much as the close.
• A natural headhunter’s mindset: curious, strategic, and commercially sharp.
• High energy, resilience, and confidence, with empathy and people skills to match.
• Strong organizational skills, able to juggle projects while keeping an eye on the details.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to effectively influence.
• A real passion for fashion retail and building teams that reflect our culture and vision.

 

The Perks:

 

• Work-life balance:
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Bring your dog to work
• Wellbeing:
  • Employees Assistance program to support mental, physical and financial health
  • Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount off external gym memberships
  • Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Discount:
  • Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)
• Community:
  • One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
• Travel:
  • Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Continued Development:
  • We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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