Location
Lichfield
Position
Talent
Advertising Salary
up to £32,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
TALENT AND ENGAGEMENT - 300100
Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date:
25 Jun 2025

What will you be doing?

Joining us an Internal Communications Specialist, you’ll play an integral part in the coordination and delivery of our internal communication plans to keep colleagues informed, engaged, and aligned with our company purpose, culture and goals. Collaborating with other teams, including our People team to support the people engagement strategy.

The role is varied and exciting; you’ll be the first to know what’s going on at Central Co-op, and you’ll have the privilege of sharing it with over 6,500 colleagues!

How will I know if I am right for this role?

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic and creative Internal Communications Specialist who knows how to get people talking (in the best way)

If you’re a clear and creative communicator who loves crafting messages that inform and inspire. You have a knack for turning complex information into engaging content and a good eye for design, using tools like Canva or video editing software to bring your ideas to life. You’re highly organized, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues across the business.

Ideally, we’re after someone who’s had at least two years of experience in internal communications, PR, or marketing, you understand the strategic value of communication in driving culture and engagement.

You’ll need to be confident using Office365 and internal comms platforms, and you care deeply about helping people feel informed, connected, and valued at work. If this sounds like you, there’s a good chance you’re not just right for the role—you’re ready to thrive in it.

What is in it for me?

In addition to our competitive salaries, our colleagues also benefit from:

  • Retail discounts- our hub offers colleagues access to hundreds of exclusive retail discounts, savings on days out and holiday discounts.
  • Holiday buy- colleagues can buy up to a week extra of annual leave each year
  • Colleague recognition- we celebrate our colleague’s achievements both personally and professionally
  • Enhanced family friendly policies- to help you feel fully supported during any significant life events.
  • Colleague Dividend- We pay a share of our profits to eligible colleagues as a thank you for their contribution to our success.
  • Paid time for volunteering- we encourage our colleagues to spend three days per year taking part in volunteering, fully paid for by us.
  • Give as you earn- helping you support charities which mean something to you.
  • Healthcare Cashplan- your wellbeing is important, so you’ve got the opportunity to contribute into a voluntary plan that helps pay towards a range of healthcare expenses.
  • Company Pension- you can access a company pension scheme with us as well as access to Pension wellbeing information.
  • Life Assurance- after an initial qualifying period, you’ll get free life assurance cover, that pays your nominated beneficiary if you die while you’re working for us.
  • Personalised learning and development- with easy access to a wide range of training programmes
  • We’ve got you – our new colleague wellbeing campaign, making wellbeing benefits and resources accessible and relevant to the role that you do.
  • iTrent Financial Wellbeing (Wagestream)- offers something for all our colleagues, whether you want to track your finances, save some money, or access up to 50% of your earned pay flexibly in a way that suits you.

To find out more about all of these plus many more reasons to join us at Central Co-op, please visit Rewards and benefits - Central Coop (careers.coop)

Everyone is welcome here We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments so that all our candidates can show us how they’ll perform their role. There is a section in the application form where you can provide any additional information. Please use this section to include any reasonable adjustments you need, and we’ll do our best to support you through our recruitment process

 

Who are we?

We’re Central Co-op, a Member-owned and Member-led co-operative Society.

And 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. To find out more about working for us, visit our website www.careers.coop

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Find your fit

Location
Lichfield
Position
Talent
Advertising Salary
up to £32,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
TALENT AND ENGAGEMENT - 300100
Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date:
25 Jun 2025
Location
Norwich
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
10
Company Name
MULBARTON STORE - 100642
Contract Dates
6 months
Location
COUNTESTHORPE
Position
Customer Services Assistant
Advertising Salary
£12.40 per hour
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Hours Per Week
39
Company Name
COUNTESTHORPE STORE - 100019
Contract Dates
6 Month fixed term contract
Location
GLOUCESTER
Position
Funeral
Advertising Salary
£13.49 per hour
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
30
Company Name
FUNERAL OPERATIONS GLOUCESTER - 523843