Project Manager

Co-op; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale provider in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the onboarding process for new multi-site partners. The role involves managing project coordination, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and enhancing the onboarding experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong FMCG background and excellent project management skills. This position offers competitive pay, private healthcare, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Early access to earned pay

Virtual healthcare services

24/7 colleague support

Training and support for development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage the full onboarding process for new multi‑site partners, from contract signature through to supply.
• Collaborate with colleagues to make sure all teams are working together effectively.
• Spot problems and manage risks to keep everything on track and make sure onboarding is smooth.
• Keep our partners and colleagues updated throughout the entire onboarding process.
• Look for ways to improve how we onboard partners and make their experience even better.
• Get involved in other exciting projects to help drive the growth of Co‑op Wholesale.

Skills

Experience managing operational projects within an FMCG environment

Experience co‑ordinating projects across multiple teams

Strong strategic thinking and planning skills

Great communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills

The ability to manage risks and plan for contingencies

Strong data analysis, cost tracking, and budget management skills

Job description

Project Manager

Up to £60,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)

Location: Manchester/Scunthorpe (hybrid working – typically two to three days per week spent across our Manchester and Scunthorpe offices, with at least one day each week based in Scunthorpe)

Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to shape what comes next. As a Project Manager in our Operational Delivery team, you’ll make sure new multi‑site partners have a smooth start with us, and benefit from everything our wholesale offer has to give. From shop fits and re‑fits to range, space, and merchandising support, you’ll bring the right teams together to give our partners everything they need to deliver a great in‑store experience for their customers.

Why this role matters

We’re building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we’re creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. To make this happen, we need to make sure new partners are onboarded successfully and supported from start to finish. This is where you come in.

This is your chance to bring new ideas to life and make a real impact across Co‑op Wholesale. Be part of it.

What you’ll do

• Manage the full onboarding process for new multi‑site partners, from contract signature through to supply
• Collaborate with colleagues to make sure all teams are working together effectively
• Spot problems and manage risks to keep everything on track and make sure onboarding is smooth
• Keep our partners and colleagues updated throughout the entire onboarding process
• Look for ways to improve how we onboard partners and make their experience even better
• Get involved in other exciting projects to help drive the growth of Co‑op Wholesale

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing operational projects within an FMCG environment
• Experience co‑ordinating projects across multiple teams
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Great communication, relationship‑building, and influencing skills
• The ability to manage risks and plan for contingencies
• Strong data analysis, cost tracking, and budget management skills

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:

• Private healthcare
• 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
• 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.