Undergrad Sustainability Policy Co-ordinator (12-Month)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Onsite gym

Career development

Streamapp

Grocery aid

Job summary

Co-op in Manchester is seeking an Undergraduate Food Sustainability Policy Co-ordinator for a 12-month placement starting June 2027. You will support a range of activities shaping Co-op's approach to ethical sourcing, sustainability and food policy, working across teams and supplier sites.

You'll gain hands-on experience in sustainability projects, data analysis and responsible sourcing while developing stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Second-year undergraduate in International Development, Sustainability, Geography, or related subject.
• Understanding of global food supply chain challenges.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for ethics and sustainability.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects focused on improving transparency across Co-op supply chains and supporting Future of Food commitments.
• Maintain project plans, actions and milestones, helping to keep activities on track and monitor key commitments.
• Build relationships with colleagues, suppliers and other partners, developing stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Support the wider Food Sustainability team with project coordination, data analysis, reporting and turning information into insights.
• Support sustainability communications, colleague engagement and internal campaigns (World Water Day, Fairtrade Fortnight) including copywriting and content creation.
• Work with suppliers to support Co-op's ethical sourcing, sustainability and climate commitments.
• Research emerging sustainability topics and keep up to date with regulation and trends.
• Prepare presentations, reports and recommendations, and support meetings and working groups to share progress and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Sustainability knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree focus: International Development / Sustainability

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Co-op in Manchester is seeking an Undergraduate Food Sustainability Policy Co-ordinator for a 12-month placement starting June 2027. You will support a range of activities shaping Co-op's approach to ethical sourcing, sustainability and food policy, working across teams and supplier sites.

You'll gain hands-on experience in sustainability projects, data analysis and responsible sourcing while developing stakeholder engagement and communication skills.