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.

 
Retail
Funeral
Support Centre

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

Latest

Customer Services Assistant

Location
Kettering
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
BRIGSTOCK STORE - 100910
Contract Dates
08.08.25
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Funeral Service Assistant

Location
Aldridge
Department
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£13.06 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
30
Company Name
ALDRIDGE OPERATIONS VEHICLE LOGISTICS - 523051
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Customer Services Assistant - Instore Bakery - Sunday AM

Location
Alconbury Weald
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
ALCONBURY WEALD STORE - 100244
Contract Dates
27/04/2025 - 25/10/2025
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Latest

Payroll Support Advisor

Location
Lichfield
Department
SSC HR Shared Services
Advertising Salary
£14.44 ph
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
REWARD AND WELLBEING - 300300
Internal Advertising End Date
09 May 2025
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Customer Services Assistant

Location
Kettering
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
12
Company Name
GRANGE PLACE KETTERING STORE - 100942
Contract Dates
06/05/25-22/07/25FTC
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Latest

Customer Services Assistant

Location
COALVILLE
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
12
Company Name
THRINGSTONE STORE - 100980
Contract Dates
3 MONTH FTC 29/04/25 - 26/07/25
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Latest

Customer Services Assistant

Location
COALVILLE
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
THRINGSTONE STORE - 100980
Contract Dates
3 Month FTC 29/04/25 - 26/07/25
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Latest

Customer Services Assistant - Instore Bakery

Location
CAMBRIDGE
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
24
Company Name
HIGH STREET SAWSTON - 100437
Contract Dates
6 Months
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Customer Services Assistant

Location
RUGELEY
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
QUEENSWAY, RUGELEY - 100735
Contract Dates
11/05/2025-12/07/2025
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Latest

Customer Services Assistant

Location
Kettering
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
9
Company Name
BRIGSTOCK STORE - 100910
Contract Dates
08.08.25
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Latest

Customer Services Assistant

Location
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
8
Company Name
SKEGBY ROAD STORE - 100755
Contract Dates
21/4/25 - 21/10/25 will keep on if labour model allows
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Latest

Customer Services Assistant

Location
LEABROOKS
Department
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
10
Company Name
LEABROOKS STORE - 100924
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