£8.75 per hour plus benefits

Home based in Towlaw and Stanhope. You’ll need to live in or very close to this community to be eligible to apply

4 hours per week (16 hours per month). You’ll need to be flexible to work times that meet the needs of your community

We’re looking for member pioneers to join Co-op, in communities across the country. 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.

We plan to have a member pioneer dedicated to each of our communities and you’ll be a part of this ambitious plan for a better future.

Everything you do will contribute to our community plan, making sure we make the biggest impact possible across the UK by 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 over 4.5 million members.

What you’ll do :

This role would suit someone who :

Why Co-op?

As a member pioneer you’ll have the chance to support local communities, making a visible difference by encouraging people to work together.

As a Co-op colleague you’ll also receive a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including :

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough.

We want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make adjustments to the interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances.

You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk / peoplepolicies.