Total 4 job vacancies by Co-op Group

Council & Governance L&D Specialist
£45,000-£48,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Manchester city centre - hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and some evening and weekend work

At Co-op we do things differently. We're owned by our members and exist to create value for them. Our National Members' Council is at the heart of this, they've been elected by our member-owners and act to represent them and put them at the heart of our decision making.

In this role you'll join our Council Secretariat team to support us in championing what's important to our member-owners. We have a wide variety of elected Council members from all walks of life, and this role will support with developing their understanding of our Co-op and their role in the business. We'll look to you identify the knowledge and skills required for the role, and design, create and deliver learning and development support. You'll also play a key role in helping us attract future Council members and educating colleagues across the business on our governance and democracy. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills whilst making a positive impact on everything Co-op stands for.

What you'll do

* Design, create and deliver engaging and comprehensive inductions, development and leadership programmes for our elected Council members
* Design, create and deliver learning and development programmes that outline and embed the skills required to carry out the role of being on the National Member Council
* Build relationships with Co-op's Talent Acquisition & Development Team to identifiy where and how they can best support
* Meet with external training providers to benchmark our training offer and bring back ideas to improve our learning and development programmes
* Work with teams across the business to design and create programmes for all Co-op colleagues to develop their understanding of our governance and democracy
* Attend meetings and other events to support the efficient running of the National Members' Council, Sub-committee meetings and working groups

This role would suit people who have

* Experience of working with elected members / lay members or experience of working within a large matrix organisation
* Experience of designing, delivering, and evaluating training and development interventions
* Experience of delivering interventions through a variety of methods including e-learning, self-led and group situations
* Experience of working with external suppliers
* The ability to adapt communication to suit a variety of audiences with different learning styles
* A talent for building positive relationships with a wide variety of people up to senior level

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* competitive salary
* coaching, training, and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Council & Governance Policy & Research Manager
£56,000-£60,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 5)
Manchester city centre - hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and some evening and weekend work

At Co-op we do things differently. We're owned by our 5.8m members and exist to create value for them. Our members and their voice are at the heart of the decisions we make. Member-owners shape and influence Co-op directly and by voting for other member-owners to represent their interests on our Board and Council.

Our Council and Democracy team work for member-owners by making sure their voice is heard, enabling them to choose and connect with their elected representatives locally and nationally and supporting Council to represent their interests in the decisions our Co-op makes.

In this role we'll look to you to provide evidence-based policy and research support across a broad range of topics. You'll empower our Council and its Committees to deliver their policy priorities, develop key lines of enquiry, understand the needs of our member-owners and provide recommendations to the Board and the business. You'll prepare and co-ordinate all aspects of Council's plan and external engagement with the wider co-operative movement to make sure that Council members have timely information to perform their roles. This is a fantastic chance to build a rewarding career and make a positive impact on everything Co-op stands for.

What you'll do

* Support and co-ordinate the development and delivery of Council's policy and research priorities
* Produce written and oral briefings, reports, presentations and materials for Council, Committees, Sub Committees, Co-op Board, internal Co-op colleagues and external bodies
* Use a broad range of policy and research methodology including engagement and co-design to provide the National Members' Council with relevant information to support them in their role
* Prepare reports, briefings and presentations on complex issues in a way that is tailored to the audience to empower Council and Committees to make compelling evidence based recommendations
* Attend meetings and other events to support attendees in deepening their knowledge so that outputs represent the voice of our member-owners
* Promote Co-op and the work of National Members' Council and its contribution externally to partners and Co-op Members

This role would suit people who have

* A background in policy and research within a large complex matrix organisation
* Experience of working with elected representatives within a governance setting
* Significant experience of creating clear and engaging reports, briefs and materials and designing creative ways to engage in and facilitate the co-creation of policy solutions
* The ability to prepare and present information and advice in a clear and accessible way for all audiences
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills up to senior level

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* competitive salary
* private healthcare
* coaching, training, and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Council & Governance Learning & Development Specialist
£45,000-£48,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Manchester city centre - hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and some evening and weekend work

At Co-op we do things differently. We're owned by our 5.8m members and exist to create value for them. Our members and their voice are at the heart of the decisions we make. Member-owners shape and influence Co-op directly and by6 voting for other member-owners to represent their interests on our Board and Council.

Our Council and Democracy team work for member-owners by making sure their voice is heard, enabling them to choose and connect with their elected representatives locally and nationally and supporting Council to represent their interests in the decisions our Co-op makes.

In this role you'll lead and deliver a comprehensive program of personal and professional training and development to empower Council to best represent and engage our member-owners. Our Council is made up of 100 co-operators from all walks of life, and so we'll look to you to apply a range of learning and development techniques to enable Council members to deliver their responsibilities effectively from induction through to formal, informal, peer and self-led learning and leadership programs. You'll also play a key role in helping us attract future Council members and empowering external partners and colleagues across the business to understand and engage in our governance and democracy. This is a fantastic chance to build a rewarding career and make a positive impact on everything Co-op stands for.

What you'll do

* Design, create and deliver engaging and comprehensive end to end induction, training, development and leadership programs for Council members informed by your assessment of training needs
* Design, create and deliver learning and development programmes that outline and embed the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for co-operative leaders on our National Members Council
* Commission and manage outcomes delivered by external training providers to complement and strengthen our in-house programs
* Work with Co-op's Talent Acquisition & Development Team to support the integration of co-operative leadership and information to leaders and colleagues
* Engage with teams across Co-op to develop and deliver learning and development about Council and our democracy
* Attend meetings and other events to support the efficient running of the National Members' Council, Sub-committee meetings and working groups

This role would suit people who have

* Significant experience of designing, delivering, and evaluating training and development interventions to deliver strategic outcomes
* Experience of delivering people centric training and development through a variety of methods including e-learning, self-led and group situations
* Experience of working closely with elected representatives
* The ability to adapt communication to suit a variety of audiences with different learning styles, knowledge and experience
* A talent for building positive relationships with a wide variety of people up to senior level

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* competitive salary
* coaching, training, and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs.

We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Learning Content Designer
£32,000 - £36,000 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 (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

6-month fixed term contract

We're looking for a Learning Content Designer to join the Talent Acquisition and Development 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 everyday'.

We'll look to you to create digital learning solutions for colleagues across the business. If you can bring us the technical design skills and creative flair that we need, we can offer you the chance to develop your skills and build training courses that will positively impact how we do business.

What you'll do

• Take briefs from the learning design studio manager and learning content design leads to gain an in-depth understanding of the courses you need to create
• Work collaboratively with the wider design team, subject matter experts and partners to share ideas, knowledge, and feedback
• Storyboard and design informative and innovative content for the delivery of digital learning
• Have a continuous focus on user experience and accessibility, putting yourself in the shoes of the end-user and analysing user feedback to assess the success of learning courses

This role will suit people who have

• Instructional design experience, specifically using Storyline or Articulate 360. You'll also require the following:
• The mindset to put the learner at the forefront of your work
• The ability to collaborate with your teammates and share ideas using digital collaboration tools
• Natural creativity and a passion for innovative design

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• 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)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
• YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.