About The Co-op
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. We’re owned by over 5 million members, and we give our profits back to them and their communities. Since 2016, our members have helped to raise £117 million, helping more than 7 million people across the UK. We exist to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in. Put simply, we’re here to do right by you.
As the UKʼs largest convenience retailer, weʼre known for our fantastic food, our support of British Farmers and local food producers and our commitment to Fairtrade and ethical trading.
Weʼre looking for ambitious undergraduates to join Co-op on a 12-month placement. If you’re a natural team player who’s keen to build the skills and experience you need to start a career in food, we can offer you the opportunity to do just that with a business that always puts people at the heart of its strategy.
When you join us, you can help to deliver our vision of ‘co-operating to build more value for our member-owners everyday’ by making sure we source and create food with respect for people and the planet.
Our Placements
- Undergraduate Food Technologist - Manage the supply chain from supplier to store while measuring product compliance in terms of quality, safety, legal and ethical targets.
- Undergraduate Product Developer - Develop and launch new and exciting own brand products that are market-leading in terms of quality, value for money, and innovation.
- Undergraduate Ethics, Sustainability, and Food Policy Coordinator - Work with a wide range of colleagues across the business on projects that support our Future of Food commitments. This will include supporting activities across our Fairtrade, Sustainable Sourcing, Environmental & Climate, International Development and Human Rights strategies.
- Undergraduate Junior Buyer - Help develop category strategies using customer and market insight, supporting commercial negotiations and bringing our ranges to life in stores.
- Undergraduate Agricultural Coordinator - Work with the farming community, helping to develop agricultural plans and creating partnerships which deliver Co-opʼs commitment to supporting British agriculture.
- Undergraduate Food Quality Assistant - Organise and conduct sensory tasting panels, working with colleagues to benchmark and improve products and make sure they meet required specifications and standards.