Retail Media Propositions Manager
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£40,000 to £45,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Retail Media Propositions Manager £40,000 to £45,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office two days per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're looking for a Retail Media Propositions Manager to join our Co-op Media Network team and help us create exceptional experiences for the brands and agencies we work with. You'll play a key role in developing and bringing to life innovative retail media propositions, building strong client relationships, and helping brands get the most from Co-op's unique advertising, data and media opportunities. Working across a fast-growing business, you'll collaborate with colleagues across sales, marketing, operations and partners to ensure we're delivering solutions that meet client needs and drive commercial growth. Why this role matters Co-op Media Network is one of the fastest-growing parts of our business, connecting some of the world's biggest brands with millions of Co-op customers through our stores, digital channels, membership data and unique community presence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the heart of a strategic priority for Co-op. You'll work with leading FMCG brands and agencies, help shape new propositions and events, influence how clients experience Co-op Media Network, and play a direct role in growing a business that's continuing to evolve and innovate. What you'll do * Build strong relationships with brands, agencies and partners to understand their needs and identify new opportunities * Help develop and improve retail media propositions that create value for clients and support revenue growth * Support the planning and delivery of client engagement activities, events, hospitality programmes and industry showcases * Gather client feedback and market insight, using it to improve propositions, services and the overall client experience * Work with internal teams to ensure client requirements are reflected in proposition development and delivery * Create compelling proposition materials, toolkits and sales support content that make our offerings easy to understand and buy * Support the launch of new propositions, helping drive adoption and engagement across clients and agency partners * Contribute ideas that improve how Co-op Media Network operates, engages clients and positions itself in the market What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Experience building relationships with brands or media buyers, ideally within FMCG, retail media, or an agency account management/client service environment * A strong understanding of FMCG brands, their commercial priorities and the challenges they face when bringing products and campaigns to market * Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including external clients * Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities that create value for clients and support business growth * The ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging and customer-focused solutions * Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to challenge, suggest improvements and bring new ideas * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on delivering a great client experience Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion Please note that we may close applications for this role early. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed
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Planning & Demand Analyst
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
HybridPermanentFull time
Planning and Demand Analyst Up to £45,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office once per month (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage. We're reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers. We're looking for a Planning and Demand Analyst to join our Digital, Technology & Data team and help us create a clear, reliable view of demand, priorities and planning activity across the business. In this role, you'll help ensure that proposed work is well understood, aligned to our priorities and ready for informed decision-making. You'll bring together data and insight from multiple sources to create a trusted view of demand, capacity and investment priorities, helping leaders make informed decisions about where resources should be focused and how change is delivered. Why this role matters As our Planning and Demand Analyst, you'll play a key role in bringing together information from across the business to create a trusted view of demand, capacity and priorities. You'll help create greater consistency in how planning information is captured, managed and shared, ensuring stakeholders are working from the same version of the truth. It's a great opportunity to develop your analytical and stakeholder management skills while making a visible impact on how Co-op plans and delivers change. What you'll do * Manage and maintain planning and demand data, ensuring it's accurate, up to date and well governed * Review incoming demand and help ensure requests are clearly defined and aligned to business priorities * Analyse information from multiple sources, challenge assumptions and data quality, and turn complex information into meaningful insights and recommendations * Build and maintain a trusted view of demand, capacity, work in progress and future priorities across the portfolio * Identify gaps, dependencies, duplication and emerging pressures across plans and demand pipelines * Support planning, prioritisation, forecasting and scenario modelling activities using consistent methods and assumptions * Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Digital, Technology & Data, Finance and Portfolio Management * Produce reports, analysis and planning artefacts that support informed decision-making * Help improve planning processes through greater standardisation, simplification and automation, creating consistent ways to capture, manage and share planning information What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Experience working with planning, demand management, portfolio management or similar business processes * Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, maintain high levels of data accuracy, build models, carry out scenario analysis and translate findings into clear, actionable insights * Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with experience working with large and complex datasets to support forecasting, planning and decision-making * Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building effective working relationships * Ability to challenge constructively, ask the right questions, investigate data quality issues and resolve ambiguity * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines * A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in making processes more efficient and effective We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
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Lead Micro Space Planner
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£46,000 to £49,200 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Lead Micro Space Planner £46,000 to £49,200 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) Manchester city centre, hybrid working between home and the office (minimum of once a week in the office) with occasional travel to visit stores We're looking for a Lead Micro Space Planner to join our Merchandising team and help shape how we deliver exceptional merchandising solutions across our stores. At Co-op, we're committed to creating great shopping experiences for our members and customers. You'll use your space planning expertise to support and develop our team of Micro Space Planners, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement. By combining coaching, influencing and technical expertise, you'll help ensure we always have the right products in the right place at the right time. If you're passionate about merchandising, developing others and finding better ways of working, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do * Define and embed best practice across the Micro Space Planning team, ensuring alignment with range and merchandising strategies * Coach and support Micro Space Planners to improve the quality, consistency and accuracy of merchandising outputs * Act as a subject matter expert for micro space planning, providing guidance across range reviews, promotions and seasonal activity * Create customer-focused planograms using JDA software and lead by example through your own reviews * Evaluate merchandising performance and use insights to drive continuous improvement * Identify opportunities to improve processes, ways of working and operational efficiency * Build strong relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams to deliver business objectives * Support the Merchandising Manager by providing expertise, guidance and delegation support when needed * Contribute to projects, trials and new initiatives that support our evolving merchandising strategy What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Strong experience using JDA space planning software and a detailed understanding of store merchandising, inventory management and range review processes * Experience coaching, developing or mentoring colleagues and supporting teams through change * Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively * Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and insights to improve performance * The ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with a wide range of teams and colleagues * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong customer focus This role offers the opportunity to combine technical merchandising expertise with leadership and coaching responsibilities, helping shape both the capability of the team and the future of merchandising at Co-op. Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion Please note that we may close applications for this role early. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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Data Services Specialist
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£29,000 to £33,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Data Services Specialist £29,000 to £33,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6B) Monday - Friday with occasional weekend work dependent upon business needs Manchester city centre, hybrid working. In this role you'll split your time between home and coming into the office at least twice a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're looking for a Data Services Specialist to join our Data Management Team, within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'. Why this job matters In this role, you'll provide support across the business to colleagues that process and manage data. You'll make sure they have better visibility of data quality and find the cause of any issues, feeding this back to the data owners with a resolution. You'll also support the transition between legacy systems and SAP, undertaking accurate data reviews and audits whilst working in a control focussed environment. What you'll do * Provide support to data owners, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality information to support operations * Act as the subject matter expert for data governance, establishing requirements and assessing data quality * Use triage processes to resolve data issues across the business, feeding insights and fixes back to data owners * Drive process improvements and data optimisation, working with business partners to improve efficiency and support change * Deliver training, workshops and guidance to address recurring issues and promote best practice * Work across legacy and SAP systems to carry out data reviews and audits * Ensure appropriate process controls are in place to maintain compliance with risk frameworks * Develop data quality dashboards, scorecards and performance metrics to monitor accuracy and support continuous improvement What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Experience of working with data processes and familiarity with risk and controls * Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment * Experience of supporting projects with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities * Analytical thinking with complex problem-solving skills * The ability to confidently use Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, conditional formatting, V-look ups) and Power BI * The ability to collaborate across functions and develop positive relationships with internal partners, providing excellent customer service Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) - Manchester based roles only * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion #CBS
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Head of Accounting Services
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
HybridPermanentFull time
Head of Accounting Services Circa £105,000 plus great benefits including a £6,000 car allowance, up to 10% matched pension contributions, private healthcare and more (Work Level 4) Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll need to come into the office a minimum of twice a week (find out more at jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're looking for a Head of Accounting Services, focused on Sales to Cash (StC), to join the Finance Services leadership team within our wider Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'. Why this job matters You'll be responsible for optimising how we manage our working capital, focusing particularly on cash flow and trade debtors. You'll lead the effort to drive consistency across areas like balance sheet reconciliations, billing and collections, cash application and reporting, as well as leading the full StC process, guiding both the strategy and day-to-day operations. This is a fast-paced area of the business, and a great opportunity for you to optimise new systems and processes within our wider Finance Services leadership team, while promoting a culture of learning, open communication, and collaboration. What you'll do - Oversee the full StC process, providing strategic direction and leadership for related initiatives whilst managing against SLAs, KPIs, controls, quality standards and budget - Lead on the optimisation of processes and ways of working across ERP and wider interfacing systems, driving end to end optimisation and control improvements - Ensure consistency and quality in key areas, such as c.£1bn of billing and collections, and a significant volume of related sub-ledger and balance sheet reconciliations in collaboration and alignment with our Record to Report Service team - Work alongside senior business leaders on working capital-related matters - Lead and manage a talented team, supporting them in their learning and development - Join our CBS leadership team and collaborate with peers to ensure the successful implementation of our CBS strategy What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: - An ACA, CIMA, or CCAB qualification - Experience using ERP System SAP and liaising with third-party outsource providers - Experience of leading significant teams in a Shared Business Services or similar delivery environment - Financial and change expertise in end-to-end commercial, sales and credit/ collection processes - Proven leadership experience, with the ability to engage, inspire, and motivate large teams - Strong analytical and risk management skills - Good communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people inclusively Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We've an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: - An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) - 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays - A pension with up to 10% employer contributions - Private healthcare - Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) - 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands - Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it - Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice - 24/7 colleague support service - Training and support for your development and career progression - Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the way we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at job.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion #CBS
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Business Development Manager
Co-op Group - Remote
RemotePermanentFull time
Business Development Manager - North Up to £70,000 plus private healthcare, company car and more great benefits (Work Level 5) Location: Field-based covering the North of the UK, with occasional travel to our Scunthorpe office for team meetings. Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to shape what comes next. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in building strong partnerships with independent retailers across your region. You'll spot new business opportunities, bring the right partners on board, and help them make the most of everything our wholesale offer brings. This is a great opportunity to drive our growth and increase our presence amongst local retailers in your region. If you're ready to take on the challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Why this role matters We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. You'll join our Business Development and Growth team, which is expanding to take on some of our biggest and boldest acquisition targets. This team is all about collaboration, growth, and driving our business forward. From identifying new markets to shaping trusted partnerships, they're helping take us to the next level. This is where you come in. This is your chance to bring new ideas to life and make a real impact across Co-op Wholesale. Be part of it. What you'll do * Build and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities in your region * Work closely with colleagues to onboard new partners smoothly and set them up for long-term success * Share insights and ideas to help improve our new business acquisition strategy * Represent our Nisa brand with confidence and credibility in your region * Look for opportunities to strengthen our community presence and support the growth of Co-op Wholesale What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Experience delivering business development strategies * Knowledge of the independent retail sector * Great relationship-building and partner management skills * Commercial know-how and an understanding of what drives profitability * A proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills * Good communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge others inclusively Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * Private healthcare * Company car * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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Business Analyst
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£40,000 to £50,000 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
Business Analyst £40,000 - £50,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) 12-month fixed-term contract Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office two or three times per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage. We're reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers. We're looking for a Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis team and help us deliver change initiatives across Co-op. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas to understand needs, analyse processes, define requirements and support change initiatives that improve how we work. Working as a trusted Business Analysis professional within multidisciplinary delivery teams, you'll lead discovery and analysis activity, shape business outcomes, and turn complex challenges into practical solutions that deliver measurable value for our colleagues, members and customers. Why this role matters You'll be involved in a variety of projects and improvement initiatives, helping to solve complex business challenges and make a real difference to the way our organisation operates. You'll play a key role in shaping how change is delivered across Co-op, bringing expert analysis, challenge and insight to complex business problems. As part of our growing Business Analysis community, you'll help drive best practice, influence standards and contribute to the continued evolution of the profession at Co-op. What you'll do * Work with stakeholders to understand business strategy, outcomes and challenges, identify opportunities for improvement * Facilitate workshops, interviews and collaborative sessions to build shared understanding, uncover needs and drive decision making * Analyse and map end-to-end business processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness * Elicit, analyse, prioritise and manage business requirements across the change lifecycle, ensuring solutions address genuine business needs * Create high-quality requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and supporting documentation * Evaluate solution options, assess business impacts and ensure recommendations align with strategic objectives, target operating models and desired outcomes * Support the development and maintenance of business process and business architecture documentation * Collaborate with project, change, architecture, technology and operational teams to support successful delivery and adoption of change What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Significant experience working as a Business Analyst within complex project, programme or transformation environments, leading analysis activities from discovery through to delivery * Strong business process analysis skills, including end-to-end process modelling, root cause analysis and identification of opportunities to improve business outcomes * Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and challenge skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams * The ability to translate complex technical information into clear, business-friendly language * Proven experience leading workshops, discovery activities and complex stakeholder discussions to achieve consensus and drive decision making * An understanding of business change and how people, process and technology changes impact colleagues * Experience assessing solution options, defining target processes and supporting business and technology teams in delivering effective change * Ability to work independently on complex initiatives, providing clear recommendations and influencing decisions using evidence and analysis * A willingness to contribute to the development of Business Analysis as a capability at Co-op, sharing ideas, knowledge and best practice with others We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
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General Manager - Fleet & Compliance
Co-op Group - Remote
£85,000 to £100,000 a year
RemotePermanentFull time
General Manager - Fleet & Compliance £85,000 - £100,000 plus private healthcare, company car or car allowance and more great benefits (Work Level 4) Home & field base - In this role you'll work in a hybrid way, combining home working with regular travel to sites and stakeholder meetings across our national logistics network (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're looking for a General Manager - Fleet & Compliance to join our Logistics team and help us deliver a safe, compliant and future-ready fleet operation across our national distribution network. You'll lead the strategy, governance and performance of one of the UK's largest logistics fleets, overseeing circa 2,000 vehicles and more than 1,000 mechanical handling equipment (MHE). You'll ensure we have the right vehicles, equipment, compliance frameworks and fleet technologies in place to support our operations today while shaping our future fleet strategy, sustainability ambitions and journey to Net Zero 2035. Why this role matters This is an opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's most complex retail logistics fleet operations. You'll influence decisions on over £120m of fleet assets and help steer future investment in vehicle technologies, alternative fuels and infrastructure. Working closely with operational leaders, suppliers, industry bodies and regulatory agencies, you'll help ensure we remain safe, compliant and efficient while leading the transition towards more sustainable ways of operating. It's a rare opportunity to combine technical expertise, commercial leadership and strategic influence in a role that directly impacts our logistics network and the communities we serve. What you'll do * Develop and deliver our long-term fleet, mechanical handling equipment (MHE) and compliance strategy, ensuring we're ready for future operational, legislative and technological changes * Lead the management and performance of our national fleet operation, covering vehicle procurement, lifecycle management, maintenance and disposal * Act as the subject matter expert on transport legislation, operator licensing and fleet compliance, ensuring our logistics operation remains safe and fully compliant * Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, enforcement agencies, suppliers and industry partners * Lead major fleet procurement and tender activities, helping shape future vehicle, equipment and maintenance solutions * Drive innovation by identifying new technologies, alternative fuels and sustainable fleet solutions that support our Net Zero ambitions * Oversee supplier performance, commercial agreements and significant fleet investment decisions to maximise value for Co-op * Lead and develop a specialist team while influencing senior stakeholders across logistics and the wider business to deliver continuous improvement, safety and operational performance What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Significant experience leading fleet, transport or logistics operations within a large and complex organisation * Strong technical and engineering understanding of HGV fleets, vehicle lifecycle management and fleet technologies * Extensive knowledge of transport legislation, operator licensing requirements and compliance standards * Experience developing fleet strategies, managing major supplier relationships and influencing significant investment decisions * Strong commercial and financial awareness, with experience managing contracts, budgets and procurement activity * Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear business recommendations * A Road Haulage CPC qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, together with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * A company car or £6,000 car allowance * Private healthcare * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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Lead Product Manager
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£63,000 to £73,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Lead Product Manager £63,000 - £73,000 plus private healthcare, pension with up to 10% employer contributions and many more great benefits (Work Level 5) Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office as needed, typically twice per month (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage. We're reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers. We're looking for Lead Product Managers to join our Product team and help us create products and services that make a real difference for our customers, members and colleagues. In this role, you'll set the vision, strategy and direction for your product, working closely with colleagues across technology, design, delivery and the wider business to create solutions that meet customer needs and deliver value for Co-op. You'll lead product development from discovery through to delivery, making informed decisions that balance customer outcomes, commercial priorities and technical considerations. Why this role matters As a Lead Product Manager, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver great experiences for our customers, members and colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, shape product direction and lead meaningful change across the business. This is a role where you'll combine big-picture thinking with hands-on product leadership, working with talented people from a range of disciplines to solve complex problems and deliver measurable outcomes. As part of our wider product community, you'll have opportunities to apply your skills across different products and business areas as priorities evolve, building broad experience and helping us deliver the greatest value for Co-op. This may include moving between product teams over time, giving you the chance to develop new expertise while supporting changing business needs. What you'll do * Define and communicate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap for your product * Work closely with stakeholders to balance customer needs, business priorities and technical considerations when making product decisions * Lead the product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery, ensuring your product delivers meaningful outcomes * Use customer insight, feedback and data to identify opportunities and prioritise product improvements * Manage and maintain a well-prioritised product backlog, helping teams focus on the highest-value work * Measure product performance and use evidence and insights to inform future decisions and investments * Build strong relationships across product, engineering, design and business teams to drive collaboration and alignment What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Significant product management experience, including defining product strategies and leading complex products or initiatives * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across a range of teams and seniority levels * Experience using customer insights, research and data to inform decisions and prioritise work * The ability to translate business goals into clear product outcomes, roadmaps and measurable objectives * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to different audiences * An understanding of agile ways of working and experience working in cross-functional product teams We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Private healthcare * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
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Lead Assurance & Standards Officer
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£40,000 to £50,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Lead Assurance and Standards Officer £40,000 to £50,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A) Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office as required for team days, meetings, and events (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy) . We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage. We're reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers. We're looking for a Lead Assurance and Standards Officer to join our Digital Technology & Data (DT&D) team and help us deliver effective project and programme assurance across the organisation. You'll coordinate assurance activities across our delivery portfolio, helping to coordinate reviews, stage gates and governance processes while using data and insight to identify trends, improve consistency and help teams deliver successfully with the right level of governance and support. Why this role matters As DT&D continues to evolve, we're looking for someone who can help modernise and improve our assurance approach, making it effective, scalable and proportionate. This is an opportunity to contribute to how assurance is delivered across a large and complex technology function, helping reduce unnecessary bureaucracy while ensuring teams have the support, governance and guidance they need to succeed. What you'll do * Support project and programme assurance activities across DT&D * Coordinate assurance reviews, stage gates, expert panels and governance activities * Prepare, collate and manage assurance evidence, documentation and reporting * Analyse assurance data, findings and trends to identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement * Help maintain consistent, proportionate and effective assurance processes across the delivery portfolio * Work with assurance and delivery colleagues to support learning, continuous improvement and good practice * Contribute to the ongoing evolution of assurance standards, frameworks and approaches * Help communicate assurance outcomes and insights to stakeholders across DT&D What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Experience supporting project, programme or portfolio assurance activities within a delivery environment * A good understanding of project delivery frameworks, governance processes and assurance principles * Strong planning, organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously * Experience working with assurance, project or portfolio data to identify themes, trends and areas for improvement * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams * A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in modernising assurance practices (such as how we embrace AI) We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.
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