Retail Safety Manager

Retail Safety Manager
£56,000 to £64,000 plus excellent benefits, including a company car (Work Level 5)
Field based, with occasional travel to our Manchester office to connect with your team

We’re looking for a Retail Safety Manager to make our food retail and logistics operations as safe as possible for our customers, consumers, and colleagues. From shaping operational risks policies around consumer protection  to leading investigations and advising senior leaders, you’ll play a big role in helping us to build a strong culture of safety across two of our biggest operational areas.

Why this role matters

To keep our Co-op protected from legal, financial, and reputational risks, it’s essential that we’re always adhering to the latest food regulations and consumer protection, health, and safety practices. That’s where you come in.

What you’ll do

• Provide clear and practical consumer protection, food safety, and health and safety advice to senior leaders
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and processes that are compliant with food regulations
• Monitor and manage risks, interpreting and anticipating legislative changes and proactively addressing these
• Deliver training and guidance to food retail and logistics teams, helping to make sure health and safety stays the top priority for everyone
• Lead investigations into serious incidents, address these appropriately, and put preventative measures in place for future
• Work closely with local authorities and regulators to understand the latest standards
• Work with our Primary Authority to develop our Assured Advice model, and collaborate with the FSA as they develop future regulations
• Use data and monitor trends to spot ways for us to improve how we work
• Travel to stores and depots across the UK to support investigations or help deliver changes

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:

• Significant experience in an Environmental Health role (e.g., Environmental Health Officer)
• Significant experience acting as a Primary Authority lead in a retail or multi-site environment
• A relevant environmental health qualification (e.g., CIEH Environmental Health)
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK food legislation and compliance standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels of seniority
• The ability to deliver training and coaching to operational teams

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:

• A company car
• Private healthcare
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 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

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.