Value Creation Manager

Value Creation Manager
Up to £75,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5) 
12-month fixed-term contract
Manchester city centre - in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and coming into the office around two times a week  

We’re looking for Value Creation Managers to join our Commercial team to help us create value that really matters - for our members, customers, suppliers and communities. These 12-month fixed term roles are ideal for people who enjoy delivering commercial impact, with clear ownership and visibility across the business.

Why these roles matter

At Co op, value isn’t just about cost. It’s about making smart commercial decisions that strengthen our business, support our suppliers and help us keep prices fair, quality high and waste low. The work you do will directly shape how we trade - improving profitability while staying true to our purpose and values.

It’s also a great opportunity to build your commercial experience and gain wide exposure across our retail business, working with teams and partners right across the end to end supply chain.

What you’ll do

• Use your commercial experience to spot opportunities for continuous improvement, reducing cost and driving efficiencies across our retail operation and supplier base
• Influence and collaborate with colleagues across the business, constructively challenging where needed to deliver the best outcomes
• Act as a key link between internal teams and external partners, building open, trusted relationships
• Create clear, insightful analysis and turn it into recommendations that influence decisions and improve end to end profitability
• Create value through promotional and range optimisation, supporting the delivery of our value strategy for members and customers

What you'll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience in a commercial role within retail or a supplier environment
• Flexible, resilient approach, with the ability to adapt quickly and deliver results
• Strong relationship building and networking skills
• Confidence turning data into insight and communicating it in a clear, engaging way
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to make data meaningful for decision making

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.