Why choose a career with us?

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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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    Commitment to growing talent from within
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    Dedication to developing our colleagues
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    Defined career pathways to Store Manager

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Supervisor
Nuneaton

We’re bringing Bewiched Coffee to Attleborough this April – and we’re looking for an inspiring Supervisor to help lead our brand-new team. Heart of England Co-operative Society are opening a brand-new Bewiched Coffee Shop this April. Bewiched is known for vibrant coffee shops, handcrafted drinks, indulgent treats and welcoming spaces at the heart of the community. As Supervisor, you’ll help shape the culture, set the standards and support the team from day one. If you love coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading people to deliver brilliant customer experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity. What you’ll be doing As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll support the Shop Manager in running the store and ensuring every shift delivers the Bewiched experience.   Lead from the front Oversee day-to-day operations during your shifts Support, coach and motivate barista colleagues Set the tone for outstanding customer service and team engagement Deliver an exceptional coffee shop experience Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, drinks and food Build strong relationships with customers and the local community Maintain excellent product knowledge and brand standards Keep the shop running smoothly Ensure a clean, organised and well-stocked store Support stock control, ordering and waste management Ensure policies, procedures and food safety standards are followed Support business performance Assist the Shop Manager with administration and reporting Help drive sales and contribute to store profitability Play an active role in building a positive, high-performing team culture What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who combines great people skills with a passion for coffee and hospitality. Previous supervisory experience in coffee shop, retail or hospitality is desirable A passion for delivering exceptional customer service Strong communication and team leadership skills Confidence working in a busy, fast-paced environment Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends and holidays Why join us? This is a chance to help launch a brand-new coffee shop and grow your leadership career with a values-driven organisation. Competitive salary and colleague benefits Training and development opportunities to progress your career Supportive, fun and energetic team environment The opportunity to play a key role in a new store opening Be part of a business that actively supports its local community If you’re ready to help us create Attleborough’s newest coffee destination and inspire a fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Barista
Nuneaton

Something exciting is brewing in Attleborough Heart of England Co-operative Society are opening a brand-new Bewiched Coffee Shop this April, and we’re looking for passionate Baristas to help us bring our signature coffee culture to the community. Bewiched is known for its vibrant, welcoming spaces, expertly crafted coffee, indulgent treats and genuine community spirit. If you love great coffee, enjoy creating memorable customer experiences and thrive in a busy, energetic environment, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing As part of our founding Attleborough team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the customer experience from day one.   Craft incredible coffee Master the art of espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, and more, ensuring every cup meets our high standards. Learn and maintain Bewiched’s coffee standards and recipes Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere Deliver friendly, genuine customer service that keeps people coming back Build connections with regulars and become part of the local community Keep everything running smoothly Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked coffee shop Support your teammates during busy periods and work collaboratively to deliver a great service What we’re looking for A genuine passion for coffee, food and great service A positive, friendly and can-do attitude Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays Barista experience is great — but not essential. We’ll provide full training to help you become a coffee expert. Why join us? This isn’t just another barista role — it’s a chance to be part of something new and exciting from the very beginning. Colleague discount across Heart of England Co-operative Society businesses Training and development opportunities to grow your career A fun, supportive team environment The chance to be part of a brand-new store opening and a business that champions its local community If you’re ready to help us create Attleborough’s newest coffee destination, we’d love to hear from you.

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Team Leader
Hinckley
£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 Fieldfare Road, Hinckley Convenience Food Store on a permanent, part-time contract for 12 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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Customer Service Assistant
Nuneaton
£12.31

We are looking for Customer Service Assistants   Heart of England Cooperative Society are looking for Customer Service Assistants to join our growing team in our Coniston, Nuneaton convenience store on a permanent, part-time contract for 8 hours per week.    About You As a Customer Service Assistant with the Society, you will be positive and flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude. A good communicator who is eager to deliver excellent customer service, you will work alongside your team to create a great atmosphere for our customers, making us the ‘go to’ store within our local communities. Your passion for convenience retail and our products will be contagious, as will your ability to always go the extra mile.   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 £12.31 per hour and 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 Customer Service Assistant you can be, or Store Manager. The opportunities are endless!

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Join our team and be part of our journey!

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    Society

    ​Our Support Centre located in Coventry has a variety of roles in IT, People and Culture and Finance to name a few!

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    Funeral

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

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    Food

    ​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.

Hear what people say about us

  • ​I started my journey with Heart of England Co-Operative Society in April 2021 as a Business Analyst to work on a number of key projects as the society undertook it's own Retail Business Transformation. I worked closely and collaboratively with various departments at varying levels to support and help deliver the transformation. After being with the society for a year the Head of IT role was vacant and I was only trusted and supported to step into the role. This promotion has not only provided me with the opportunity to lead technological advancements crucial to the society's success but has also highlighted the organization's commitment to nurturing its talent. I am grateful for the support, opportunities, and trust placed in me, and I eagerly anticipate continuing to contribute to the society's success and growth.

    Manjinder Dhaliwal
    Manjinder Dhaliwal Head of IT
  • ​I joined the Society in May of 2022, having spent three years in the industry prior to arriving at Heart of England Co-operative Society. I started working in our Lower Holyhead Road funeral home, before moving to look after our Ansty Road funeral home in April 2023. It’s a fast-paced, challenging environment but I really enjoy the satisfaction you receive at the end of every day, knowing that you’ve managed to make a family’s journey through one of the most difficult times in their life a little easier. The team that I work with daily at Ansty Road all share the same goals and are committed to providing the very best care for the families that we serve in our local community.

    Jack Pestell
    Jack Pestell Community Funeral Director
  • I started at the Co-op in 2021 as an HR Officer and in 2022 I was promoted to HR Business Partner. My role is to support the Food Division by partnering with the Area Managers to ensure delivery of the People Plans and to provide coaching and support to the Store Managers on all areas of HR.​I’m partnered with two of the Area Managers and really enjoy my role as I get to work closely with the operational team and make a difference to the daily operations and support both colleagues and managers. The Society is always striving to do better and improve ways of working so I find it exciting to work for a forward thinking, innovative society and proud to be part of the team.

    Sarah Stallard
    Sarah Stallard HR Business Partner