We’re here to help you start your career. Whether you’re leaving school, college or university, or changing direction, we’ve got entry roles and career paths that can help you build a successful career.

Apprenticeships

Find out how our apprenticeship programmes can help further your career.
Work Experience

Providing impactful work experience for people in our communities.
Career Paths

Our structured career paths and development programmes help you progress.

Youth Employment UK

🎉 We’re proud to announce that we’ve completed the Youth Employment UK Good Youth Employment Benchmark! We’re committed to supporting and inspiring young people by holding up the Good Youth Employment Standards. 🌟

We work in partnership with Youth Employment UK. Why not visit www.youthemployment.org.uk to access some great early careers info and resources.

You can also find more info our about early careers at Central Co-op by visiting Central Co-op - Youth Employment UK

NextGen

We want to create a Society where young people thrive and we believe our young talent is key to the future success of our Society. Our NextGen under 25s network:

  • come together to share experiences
  • drive change
  • make a positive difference
  • meet new friends and contacts

Work Experience

By registering for your work experience with us, we can help you:

  • Explore a range of careers that would suit you, in a supportive and friendly environment, and
  • Build your skills and CV

We offer work experience placements across our food stores, funeral homes and at our Support Centre in Lichfield.

Opportunities are available throughout the year for students in years 10 and 13, those on college/university courses, or for adults wanting to retrain.

Simply register your details and one of our team will be back in touch soon.

Register Download your workbook

Why consider Central Co-op

With us, you’re not just a colleague, you’re a Member. You’ll own a share of the business.

You’ll be able to make a positive impact in your community, joining us in our mission to create a sustainable Society, and working alongside a team of passionate people who’ll help you grow.