Data Services Co-ordinator

Co-op Insurance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (on personal and business

28 days holiday (+bank holidays)

Pension with employer contributions

Onsite gym (Manchester HQ)

Discount on Co-op products

Pay advances (Stream)

Virtual healthcare and 24/7 support

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Data Services Co-ordinator in Manchester for a 6‑month fixed term contract. You will join the Data Management team within CBS and be responsible for maintaining promotional, product, pricing, location and supplier data across Commercial and Supply Chain systems.

You’ll split your time between home and the Manchester office (at least twice a week) under a hybrid working pattern and will receive full training to ensure data is processed accurately and on time, helping stores

Qualifications

• Strong team working skills with partners across functions
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data
• Organised approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Proficient IT skills, basic Microsoft Office 365; willingness to learn new systems

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with partners across the business and ensure accuracy from first time
• Input, maintain and validate product, pricing, promotional, location and supplier data
• Manage large data sets and reporting, review documents for correctness and timeliness
• Respond to queries with fact-based recommendations using available information
• Collaborate with team to develop knowledge and capability
• Support business change projects and identify process improvements
• Analyze data to identify inconsistencies and trends for continuous improvement

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organised

IT skills (MS 365)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Data Services Co-ordinator

£25,430 plus great benefits (Work Level 6C)

5 days over 7 working pattern, including some weekend working on a rota basis (around once a month)

Manchester city centre, hybrid working. In this role you’ll split your time between home and coming into the office at least twice a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

6‑month fixed term contract

We’re looking for a Co‑ordinator to join the Data Management team within our wider Co‑op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high‑quality, reliable and cost‑effective business services across our Co‑op. You’ll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of ‘co‑operating to build more value for member‑owners every day’.

In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining promotional, product, pricing, location and supplier data across our Commercial and Supply Chain systems. You'll receive full training and play a key role in ensuring data is processed accurately and on time, helping our stores stock the products our members, customers and communities need.

Why this role matters

You’ll join our Data Management team, working with colleagues across Food, Technology and People to ensure our business data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose. By supporting those who process and manage data, you'll help deliver effective solutions that meet Co‑op's business needs.

What you’ll do

• Build relationships and work collaboratively with partners across the business, supporting them to make sure we’re getting things right first time
• Take ownership for the accurate processing, inputting, and maintaining of product, pricing, promotional, location and supplier data into our Commercial and Supply Chain systems
• Manage large amounts of information and reporting, reviewing documents and data to make sure all details are correct and submitted in time
• Respond to colleague queries about product, pricing, promotions, location and supplier offering fact‑based recommendations using information available
• Work with your team to develop and enhance your knowledge and capability
• Provide support on business change projects while finding opportunities to improve processes
• Analyse data to identify inconsistencies and spot trends to support continuous improvement

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:

• Great team working skills the ability to collaborate across functions and develop positive relationships with partners
• Excellent attention to detail – accuracy will be key in this role
• An organised approach and the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities and deadlines
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office 365 at a basic level, and confidence in learning new systems (full training will be provided)

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 (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) – Manchester based roles only
• 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