Member Pioneers
Member Pioneers and Member Pioneer
Co-ordinators work together with Co-op colleagues and local causes to make a difference in their communities.

Be the spark to make great things happen in your community
As a member pioneer you’ll talk to people in your community to find out how you can help them to make a difference. By bringing together Co-op members, colleagues and local causes you’ll be able to make your community a better place to work, play, live and learn.
Contact a Member Pioneer Co-ordinator
If you would like to find out more about the role and the part you can play in your community, use the button below to speak to a local Member Pioneer Co-ordinator.
Contact a Co-ordinatorWe have member pioneers dedicated to each of our communities and you'll be a part of our ambitious plan for a better future, increasing community co-operation. It's an opportunity to make a visible difference where you live, supported by an organisation with nearly 70,000 colleagues and 4.5 million members.
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In this unique role you’ll be focused on bringing people together to make a difference in your community. That means talking to Co-op members, colleagues and community groups we support. By building relationships with and connecting these people you’ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects.
- 4 Hours per week
- From £9.68 per hour depending on location
This role would suit someone who:
- Has lots of enthusiasm
- Loves connecting people
- Is comfortable with social media
- Is committed and dedicated
- Is adaptable and flexible
- Lives near the community served
What you’ll do:
- Help build stronger and more resilient communities
- Establish and run a local community forum
- Build a strong network using social media
- Understand your community needs
- Keep on top of activity in your community
- Prioritise your time, making your hours count
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We're committed to build stronger and more resilient communities by offering fairer access to food, mental wellbeing services, and opportunities for young people. The funds raised are split two ways: We’ll continue to support thousands of grassroots community causes through the Local Community Fund. And through the new Community Partnerships Fund creating lasting change on big issues we care about, targeting communities that need the extra help the most.
This is how we hope to make a difference in as many lives as possible around the UK.Benefits
From financial discounts to unique opportunities, there are lots of reasons to join Co-op.
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Diverse colleagues who share the same values
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Ethical & supportive employer
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Work within & support your local community
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Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
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Flexible hours and 24 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service)
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Discounts across all of our business
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In this unique role you’ll be focused on bringing people together to make a difference in your community. That means talking to Co-op members, colleagues and community groups we support. By building relationships with and connecting these people you’ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects.
- 4 Hours per week
- From £9.68 per hour depending on location

This role would suit someone who:
- Has lots of enthusiasm
- Loves connecting people
- Is comfortable with social media
- Is committed and dedicated
- Is adaptable and flexible
- Lives near the community served
What you’ll do:
- Help build stronger and more resilient communities
- Establish and run a local community forum
- Build a strong network using social media
- Understand your community needs
- Keep on top of activity in your community
- Prioritise your time, making your hours count

Supporting communities
We're committed to build stronger and more resilient communities by offering fairer access to food, mental wellbeing services, and opportunities for young people. The funds raised are split two ways: We’ll continue to support thousands of grassroots community causes through the Local Community Fund. And through the new Community Partnerships Fund creating lasting change on big issues we care about, targeting communities that need the extra help the most.
This is how we hope to make a difference in as many lives as possible around the UK.
Benefits
From financial discounts to unique opportunities, there are lots of reasons to join Co-op.
-
Diverse colleagues who share the same values
-
Ethical & supportive employer
-
Work within & support your local community
-
Pension with up to 10% employer contribution
-
Flexible hours and 24 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service)
-
Discounts across all of our business

Member Pioneer Co-ordinator
Organise, enable and support member pioneers to make a difference in their communities.
As a member pioneer co-ordinator you’ll lead and support a team of member pioneers – helping them to plan and co-ordinate activity in their local communities. It’ll be up to you to make sure everything they do contributes to our Co-op community mission – increasing co-operation in local communities across the UK.
Our stories
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At Co-op my disability doesn’t stop me giving something back Mark Dorrington, Member Pioneer, talks about living with cerebral palsy and how he found a role at Co-op where he can give back to his local community. Read story
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What it means to be a Member Pioneer Ruth, Member Pioneer, shares how she helps bring people together in her local community to make it a better place to live and work in.Read story
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Celebrating the local heroes in our communities Alex Archer talks about the local hero competition and how he helps bring his community together as a Member Pioneer.Read story
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Jobs for you
Member Pioneer-Malpas,Tarporley and Bunbury
Member Pioneer-Turriff and Fyvie
Member Pioneer- Newton Hall and Sherburn
Member Pioneer - Southwold and Kessingland
Member Pioneer-Irchester and Wollaston
Member Pioneer - Blaenavon & Blaina
Member Pioneer - Chelmsford, Great Baddow and Writtle
Member Pioneer - Carmarthen
Member Pioneer - Long Ashton & Nailsea
Member Pioneer - Newton Abbot
Member Pioneer - Wick
Member Pioneer - Aylsham
Member Pioneer - Bellingham, Northumberland
Member Pioneer - Kirkintilloch & Lenzie
Member Pioneer - Brookmans Park & Birchwood
Member Pioneer - Buntingford
Member Pioneer - Blue Lagoons, Milton Keynes
Member Pioneer - Wolverton and North Milton Keynes
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