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At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we believe in building a thriving community, and our dedicated team is at the core of making this vision a reality. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, contributing to a community-focused organisation, and embracing a culture of teamwork, integrity, and innovation, then we want you to consider a career with us.

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Team Leader

Ryton

£12.56

We are looking for a Team Leader! Heart of England Cooperative Society are looking for a Team Leader to join our growing team in our Ryton Convenience Food Store on a permanent, part-time contract for 16 hours per week. About You As a Team Leader within the Society, you will step up into a position of responsibility, supporting in the running of the store and an integral part of motivating and driving the team. If you have proven yourself as a leader before and have a passion for convenience retail, this is the role for you. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure all areas of the store are taken care of, and act as a role model to the rest of the team in championing the Society’s Mantra and behaviours. Our customers will be the focus of everything you do, and you will support in projects within our local communities. Life at The Society Great Place to Work At Heart of England Cooperative Society, we are a family, who want the best for each and every one of our colleagues. We achieve this through promoting wellbeing throughout the Society and encouraging the development of our colleagues through structured Training & Development. First for Customers We are recognised as the ‘go to’ convenience store within the communities we serve, and we honour this through the delivery of outstanding customer service and the consistent delivery of exceptional store standards. At the Heart of the Community Our stores are the beating heart of the communities in which we serve. We support local groups, clubs and good causes within our local communities, with the help of our dedicated colleagues and our Community & Membership Team. Rewards & Benefits At the Society, we offer a competitive salary of £12.56 per hour, which rises to £13.20 after the successful completion of the probation period. You can benefit from our generous staff discount across our Food Stores, Funeral Branches, Fabb Furniture stores & Coop travel. Our holiday entitlement increases with service, and we offer a generous pension contribution. We provide you with a structured training plan, which will give you the tools you need to nurture your career and realise your full potential, whether you are looking to be the best Team Leader you can be, or Store Manager, the opportunities are endless!

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Marketing Lead

Coventry

£40,000

Marketing Lead Head Office (Coventry) | Full Time (37.5 hours/week) | Permanent | Circa £40K Are you a strategic, creative, and tenacious marketing professional ready to make a meaningful difference in your community? Heart of England Co-operative Society is seeking a Marketing Lead to champion our brand across our food stores, funeral homes, and wider Society initiatives. You’ll lead the delivery of integrated marketing, brand, and PR campaigns that truly reflect our Co-operative values—helping position us as the leading community retailer. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, you’ll: Lead and shape our brand and marketing strategy across all divisions Drive PR and communications strategy, building a calendar of key campaigns and achievements Manage and evaluate in-store and in-home campaigns, seasonal promotions, and event marketing Support cross-promotion of funeral services and food retail Champion key initiatives such as ESG, Diversity & Inclusion, and the ‘Helping Hearts’ programme Develop a customer-first marketing approach to increase engagement, value, and loyalty Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Lead, commercial teams, and corporate partners Manage supplier relationships, marketing budgets, and NPS/CSAT metrics Create compelling briefs and support award submissions and Society events like the AGM What We’re Looking For You will be: A passionate and experienced marketer (5+ years), ideally in a retail setting Strategic and analytical, but also highly creative and collaborative A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable leading multiple campaigns across varied business areas Driven to make an impact and passionate about community engagement You will have: A degree (or equivalent experience) in marketing, digital media, or related discipline A track record of delivering integrated multichannel campaigns Strong organisational and project management skills A natural curiosity and appetite for innovation, learning, and improvement Why Join Us? As a co-operative, we do things differently. We’re proud of our heritage, passionate about our values, and committed to making a real difference to our members, customers, and communities. This is more than a marketing role—it’s a chance to help shape a movement. Ready to Apply? If you're excited by the challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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Team Leader

Bulkington

£12.56

We are looking for a Team Leader! Heart of England Cooperative Society are looking for a Team Leader to cover our food convenience store in Bulkington on a permanent, part-time contract for 20 hours per week. About You As a Team Leader within the Society, you will step up into a position of responsibility, supporting in the running of the store and an integral part of motivating and driving the team. If you have proven yourself as a leader before and have a passion for convenience retail, this is the role for you. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure all areas of the store are taken care of, and act as a role model to the rest of the team in championing the Society’s Mantra and behaviours. Our customers will be the focus of everything you do, and you will support in projects within our local communities. Life at The Society Great Place to Work At Heart of England Cooperative Society, we are a family, who want the best for each and every one of our colleagues. We achieve this through promoting wellbeing throughout the Society and encouraging the development of our colleagues through structured Training & Development. First for Customers We are recognised as the ‘go to’ convenience store within the communities we serve, and we honour this through the delivery of outstanding customer service and the consistent delivery of exceptional store standards. At the Heart of the Community Our stores are the beating heart of the communities in which we serve. We support local groups, clubs and good causes within our local communities, with the help of our dedicated colleagues and our Community & Membership Team. Rewards & Benefits At the Society, we offer a competitive salary of £12.56 per hour, which rises to £13.20 after the successful completion of the probation period. You can benefit from our generous staff discount across our Food Stores, Funeral Branches, Fabb Furniture stores & Coop travel. Our holiday entitlement increases with service, and we offer a generous pension contribution. We provide you with a structured training plan, which will give you the tools you need to nurture your career and realise your full potential, whether you are looking to be the best Team Leader you can be, or Store Manager, the opportunities are endless!

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Funeral Plan Sales Lead

Coventry

£32,000 - £35,000

Location: Coventry & Warwickshire (field-based, with travel across branches) Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time About Us At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we’ve proudly served our communities for over 190 years. Our Funeral division is known for delivering compassionate, professional services that support families at life’s most sensitive moments. We’re now looking for a Funeral Plan Sales Lead to champion the growth of our pre-paid funeral plan services — helping families plan ahead with confidence and care. The Role As our Funeral Plan Sales Lead, you’ll take the lead on all aspects of funeral plan operations — driving sales performance, ensuring compliance, and maintaining exceptional standards of customer service. You’ll work closely with our funeral branches, colleagues, and external partners to promote our funeral plan offering and deliver meaningful, ethical support to clients. What You’ll Be Doing Lead and inspire funeral branch teams to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding client experiences. Build and nurture business-to-business and community relationships to promote funeral plans. Develop and deliver marketing campaigns — from digital initiatives to local sponsorships and events. Ensure full compliance with FCA, FPA, and GDPR standards. Coach, motivate, and support colleagues, enhancing product knowledge and confidence. Monitor KPIs, track performance, and use customer feedback to continually improve service quality. Act as an ambassador for the Heart of England Co-operative Society at community and business forums. About You You’ll bring drive, empathy, and professionalism to this pivotal role. You’re someone who thrives on building relationships, coaching others, and achieving results — all while maintaining the highest ethical standards. You’ll have: Experience in a sales or customer-focused role. Confidence working independently and managing your own schedule. Strong B2B relationship-building and networking skills. A passion for coaching and supporting others. Marketing awareness across digital, print, and community channels. Sensitivity and understanding when supporting bereaved or planning families. A commitment to compliance and continuous improvement. Why Join Us? At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we’re proud of our CARE Values — Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence. You’ll join a supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference to our members, our communities, and the families we serve. We offer: A competitive salary (£32,000–£35,000) Pension and staff discounts Ongoing learning and development A meaningful career with a values-driven organisation Apply Now If you’re passionate about people, performance, and purpose — and want to make a genuine difference in your community — we’d love to hear from you.

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A unique and rewarding career, where you can find a sense of purpose helping families during a difficult time.

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Working in convenience retail provides opportunities to help people in the local community, it's fast paced and dynamic, with opportunuties to progress within the Society.

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