Quick Commerce Governance and Risk Analyst

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in convenience retail in Manchester is looking for a Governance and Risk Analyst. You will join the Quick Commerce team, ensuring compliance and effective risk management as part of a growing team. This hybrid role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the chance to make an impact on the business. The organization offers an annual bonus, generous holiday, and various health benefits. Join us and contribute to making shopping better for our communities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

10% employer pension contributions

Subsidised onsite gym

30% discount on Co-op products

Early payment access

Virtual healthcare

Colleague support services

Training and career development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong ability to analyze data and identify patterns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support governance, risk, and compliance activities.
• Ensure efficient risk management processes.
• Provide advice on governance and risk topics.
• Assist in governance meetings and risk assessment.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Quick Commerce Governance and Risk Analyst

Up to £34,000 plus great benefits (Work level 6B) Manchester city centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and coming into the office 2 or 3 days per week based on business needs (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We're looking for Governance and Risk Analyst to join our Quick Commerce team and help us to keep things running smoothly and responsibly in one of the fastest-growing areas of our business. You'll play a key role in making sure we stay compliant, manage risk effectively, and make smart decisions. You'll support colleagues across the team, help run governance meetings, and create reports and presentations that give senior leaders the insight they need to tell the right story.

Why this role matters

Quick Commerce is changing the way people shop, and as a market leader we've got big plans for growth. To make that happen, we need strong governance and risk management in place - and that's where you come in. This is your chance to help bring new ideas to life, keep things on track, and make a real impact on the future of convenience shopping.

What you'll do

• Support key governance, risk, and compliance activities across Co-op Quick Commerce
• Make sure the right processes are in place to manage risk and support decision-making
• Provide helpful advice to colleagues on governance and risk-related topics
• Help run governance meetings and spot potential risks

What you'll bring

• Some knowledge of governance, compliance, or risk management
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to spot patterns in data
• Great attention to detail and the confidence to ask questions and challenge when needed
• Good communication, reporting, and presentation 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:

• 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)
• 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 serviceTraining 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

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

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.