Jobs and Careers Winter 2022/23 - 213

WINTER 2022/23
" ...difference is celebrated and
you can always be yourself "
people who want a job with purpose and
are passionate about contributing to our
vision of co-operating for a fairer world -
from that starting point we believe you
can build your skills and experience in
whatever direction you wish to take.
overnight. Some of the problems I
want to 'fix' are deep-rooted, systemic
inequalities in our society and I can't help
everyone. I've learnt to try and focus on
what I can do to try and chip away at
these inequalities, and keep the faith that
over time the big changes will come!
What opportunities are there
within the Co-op group?
We place a lot of value on recruiting
based on behaviours rather than
prioritizing qualifications or experience,
and have brilliant development tools and
apprenticeship programmes to support
people to achieve their goals. We look for
We appreciate youth
We're very supportive of 'squiggly
careers' and helping people to reach
their ambitions, whatever their age.
Lakota Penny is Chair of Strive, our
young colleagues' network. She
joined Co-op at 17 as a Customer
Team Member with few qualifications
and quickly progressed to a level
three apprenticeship. By 21 she
was a Store Manager and is now a
Micro-space planner in our Format
and Innovation team. In addition to
her Strive responsibilities, Lakota
is also a Governor at one of our
Co-op Academies.
Why should people consider
working for your company?
You'll find a co-operative culture where
difference is celebrated and you can
always be yourself. Our benefits package
offers a pension with up to 10% employer
contribution, between 23 and 28 days
holiday (rising to between 27 and 32
in line with service) plus bank holidays.
Some Co-op 'extras' include 30% off Coop
branded products in our food stores,
10% off other brands (doubles to 20% on
the Friday and Saturday after payday),
Wagestream, a money management app
that gives you access to a percentage
of your pay as you earn it and YuLife, an
app that rewards you for exercising with
air miles, vouchers and discounts with
many of the UK's favourite brands. It's
a cliché but the people are what make
working at Co-op special. Everyone
is committed to playing their part in
making the business a success so that
we can give back to the communities
we serve through our amazing Local
Community Fund, and that drives us to
aim higher and do our best work.
Language matters
In 2021 we launched online tuition
for colleagues who speak English
as a second language, opening
up opportunities for development
and progression through improved
communication skills and
confidence. This year 75 more
colleagues joined the programme,
and we have recently started a trial
of face-to-face learning through
a local college for 16 further
colleagues, as we recognise that
online learning isn't a suitable
option for everyone.
For more information
To find out more about career
opportunities at Co-op, visit
jobs.coop.co.uk
http://jobs.coop.co.uk
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