Who are Central Co-op?

We’re more than a business. We're a co-op.

That means we're owned by our Members, the colleagues who work alongside us; plus, the hundreds of thousands of people who shop in our supermarkets and florists or are helped through our funeral services.

We’re an independent Co-operative Society, made up of lots of smaller societies over our history.

Central Co-op was created by the merger of the Anglia and Midlands Co-operative Societies, making us one of the largest independent retail co-operatives.

That means we’re different from The Co-op Group, but we’re guided by the same co-operative principles.

With our Support Centre based in Lichfield, we trade across 19 counties including East and West Midlands, Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

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In a nutshell…

Being a co-operative makes us different. We’re Member-owned and Member-led, and invest our profits back into our local communities, through our community dividend fund, local classes, and events.

Whoever we are, whatever we do, every minute of every day we make a difference for our members, our customers and each other.

We are the difference makers
We work together with purpose

We work together with purpose

We are united in our purpose, working as one team, taking ownership of our work, and supporting each other to achieve our potential as individuals and as a Society.

We’re better every day

We’re better every day

We’re always seeking ways to do things better: encouraging new ideas, and removing complexity. We create opportunities for everyone to grow and develop, and we’re proud to celebrate our progress.

We’re a caring community

We’re a caring community

We’re an inclusive, caring and warm community: we truly appreciate and respect every one of our colleagues, Members and customers. Everyone matters.

We make a difference for our Members and customers

We make a difference for our Members and customers

We’re passionate about giving our Members and customers the products they want, need and love, always looking to make life better for everyone through everything we do.

Our Purpose

Our Society Purpose is: Creating a sustainable Society for all.

Each word has been carefully chosen.

Creating – what we make of the opportunities around us.

Sustainable – in every way. Financially sustainable, to invest in and grow the business, serving the needs of our Members, customers, and local communities. Humanly sustainable, by looking after our colleagues’ health and wellbeing. Environmentally sustainable, by choosing wisely and always looking for the best solution that will protect our planet.

Society – a co-operative Society, owned by our members.

For all – an inclusive, diverse Society, where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and respected.

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Co-operative values

We’re guided by the internationally recognised co-operative values.

Self-help

People working together to help each other and themselves.

Self-responsibility

Members playing their part to make the Society a success.

Democracy

All Members are equal, one Member one vote.

Equality

Each Member has equal rights and benefits.

Equity

Members are treated justly and fairly.

Solidarity

Members support each other and other co-operatives.

Find your fit

Location
Lichfield
Department
Procurement
Advertising Salary
up to £45,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
PROCUREMENT - 200300
Internal Advertising End Date
05 Jan 2025
Location
Corby
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
OCCUPATION ROAD CORBY STORE - 100844
Contract Dates
6/1/2025 to 6/7/2025
Location
Alconbury Weald
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
ALCONBURY WEALD STORE - 100244
Contract Dates
05/01/2025 till 07/06/2025
Location
LOWESTOFT
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
12.05
Company Name
PAKEFIELD STORE - 100651
Contract Dates
06.01.2025-06.07.2025
Location
LOWESTOFT
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
11
Company Name
PAKEFIELD STORE - 100651
Contract Dates
06.01.2025-06.07.2025
Location
BIRMINGHAM
Department
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£12.64 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
25
Company Name
STIRCHLEY FUNERAL - 520230
Location
Rugby
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
OVERSLADE LANE RUGBY - 100734
Contract Dates
6 months
Location
LOWESTOFT
Department
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£12.64 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
20
Company Name
FUNERAL OPERATIONS EASTERN - 522940
Location
BIRMINGHAM
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
20
Company Name
SHARD END BIRMINGHAM - 100737
Contract Dates
6 months fixed term
Latest

Fixer Mason

Location
Shepshed
Department
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£12
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
MASONRY - 520982
Latest

Masonry Team Leader

New Store
Location
Shepshed
Department
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£13.62
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
MASONRY - 520982
Location
Burton-on-Trent
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.00 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
10
Company Name
STAPENHILL SUPERMARKET - 100254
Contract Dates
06/01/25-05/07/25