Shape your career

Shape your career with Central Co‑op

Our colleagues are difference makers; they make a difference to our thousands of customers, families and Members across our shops, funeral homes and our Support Centre in Lichfield. When you join us, we take the time to make sure you have the right training and development to suit you.

Whether you’re exploring opportunities for the future, looking for a new job, just starting out, or eager to accelerate your growth, Central Co-op have a range of exciting development activities for you. Our career development activities are based on our Explore, Join, Grow, and Leap Framework. We’re here to help at every stage.

Difference Maker Academy

Explore

Explore
career possibilities

We connect with schools and colleges through our ‘Adopt a School’ programme to provide opportunities for local students to Explore what we do. We offer work experiences and employability support programmes, we’re here to support and encourage future talent.

Join

Join and become a
difference maker

Everyone is invited to join one of our induction programmes and ‘on the job’ development activities. New colleagues can also Join a structured career development programme designed to give an accredited qualification whilst they earn.

Grow

Grow with
Central Co-op

All of our colleagues continue to make a difference, and everyone has opportunity to Grow in their existing role, or progress and stretch into a new role. Our colleagues can Grow with one of our internal or external development programmes, or one of our apprenticeship programmes to gain professional qualifications.

Leap

Leap and fast track
your career

Leap is for colleagues who demonstrate high potential and want to fast-track their careers with us. We provide a range of opportunities to allow colleagues to stretch and achieve new heights at Central Co-op.