Do you want a career where you can make a difference? You’re in the right place.

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.

Whether you’re looking for a career in retail, funeral, masonry, floristry or at the support centre, we’ve got opportunities for you.

Why Central Co-op?

We believe in doing things differently.

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.

Our purpose goes beyond making profit. It's about creating a sustainable Society for all.

Community

Different roles, shared goals

At Central Co-op, everyone is welcome.

Our team is made up of individuals with different backgrounds, skills, and experience. What we share is a passion for making a difference to our customers, Members, and communities.

You can learn more about our family of businesses here.

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 people make progress

From Apprentices to Executives, we’ve got roles for all. We’re proud to support our colleagues and offer training and opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

We pride ourselves on our flexibility with family, community, and wellbeing at the heart of our business, so just let us know if you want to work flexibly.

If you’re looking to start your journey, return to work, or change direction, we’ll have something that’s right for you.

“We’ve progressed loads, we are innovating a lot of our stores and really working on customer experience”
“A typical day would include really making sure you are monitoring the customer, the market and the competitors”
“It’s been really good to me and I’ve always wanted to give something back, and I’ve really enjoyed my time working here”

Find your fit

Location
LITTLEOVER
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
12
Company Name
LITTLEOVER TUTBURY AVENUE STORE - 100212
Contract Dates
6 months fixed term
Location
HOLMFIRTH
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
14
Company Name
HOLMFIRTH ROAD, NEW MILL - 100343
Location
OXFORD
Position
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£13.49 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
FUNERAL SOUTH CLUSTER 4 - 520291
Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date:
06 Jun 2025
Location
Lichfield
Position
HR Business Partnering
Advertising Salary
£35,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
PEOPLE OPERATIONS - 300200
Contract Dates
12 Month FTC
Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date:
06 Jun 2025
Latest

Customer Services Assistant

New Store
Location
LOWESTOFT
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
PINEWOOD AVENUE - 100143
Contract Dates
FTC 6 Months 09/06/25 - 09/12/25
Latest

Team Leader

Location
EYE
Position
Food Retail
Advertising Salary
£14.07 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
13
Company Name
EYE STORE - 100648
Contract Dates
9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location
COALVILLE
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
CROPSTON DRIVE COALVILLE STORE - 100929
Contract Dates
12 weeks
Location
COALVILLE
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
CROPSTON DRIVE COALVILLE STORE - 100929
Contract Dates
16 weeks
Location
LOWESTOFT
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
PINEWOOD AVENUE - 100143
Contract Dates
09/06/25-09/06/25 FTC 6 months
Location
Oakham
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
12
Company Name
BRAUNSTON ROAD - 100754
Contract Dates
26/06/25 - 31/12/25
Latest

Team Leader

Location
SWADLINCOTE
Position
Food Retail
Advertising Salary
£14.07 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
MEASHAM STORE - 100745
Location
Leicester
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
17
Company Name
HOUGHTON ON THE HILL STORE - 100209
Contract Dates
25.12.2025