Job at a glance
You'll take ownership of your store's performance, leading both the commercial and community strategies to make a real difference locally. By building and developing a strong team, you'll create a positive environment where colleagues can grow and deliver a fantastic shopping experience. From supporting local causes to growing Co-op membership and services, you'll help bring our purpose to life, showing customers, colleagues and members the impact Co-op has across your local community.
What you'll do: Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver great service and bring the Co-op difference to life Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel valued and confident to speak up Take ownership of your store's performance, using commercial insights to drive sales and improve results Make sure your store is safe, legal and running smoothly Recruit, develop and support your team, taking ownership of HR processes and people management decisions, As a Customer Team Member at Co-op, you'll be part of a business that's truly different.
There's lots to do in this role, with plenty to keep you busy during your shifts. From giving our customers a great in-store experience to preparing bakery products and promoting our membership offer, every day is different. If you're looking to kick-start your retail career, this opportunity could be perfect for you. As a Customer Team Leader, you'll help maintain our high standards while supporting your store colleagues to be their best.
You'll assist the Store Manager and make sure your store is always safe. You'll also take pride in keeping the store well-stocked and looking great, leading by example and doing the right thing. If you're looking to build a rewarding career in retail, this could be the perfect opportunity. If you have a strong sense of community, commercial awareness, and leadership skills, our Store Manager opportunity might be what you're looking for.
As a Store Manager at Co-op, you'll lead your team and make sure everyone works together to deliver a great in-store experience for our customers. While the role comes with its challenges, with exciting opportunities for growth, it's one of the most rewarding careers in retail. You'll lead a large team of Store Managers across around 20 stores. You'll inspire your team to deliver a great customer experience, drive sales, and contribute to their communities.
This is about more than managing stores - you'll help to bring our strategies to life through exciting projects and programmes. With plenty of support and the freedom to develop, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in retail. You'll have experience leading and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment. You'll be a confident communicator who can coach and inspire others to perform at their best.
You'll also bring: Strong problem-solving skills and the resilience to manage a fast-paced store environment The ability to understand and use commercial information to make decisions and improve performance A hands-on approach, with the flexibility to support the team and keep the store running smoothly Take the lead in your own Co-op store as a Store Manager, with full responsibility for making a difference in your community.
This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and a brilliant benefits package., 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: A competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus Full training and access to coaching and career development resources 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 39 with service) 30% off Co-op branded products in store A pension with up to 10% employer contributions Flex