A place
you’ll belong

At Co-op you’re welcomed, included, and cared for inside and outside of work.

At Co-op, we promise to do right by you. And you and her and him and them.

We want you to thrive at Co-op. We’ll campaign relentlessly for change on issues that matter to you. And we’ll fight for colleagues from all walks of life, because we know your background doesn’t define your potential.

Our colleague networks

Our colleague networks bring people together to discuss important issues and make a difference across Co-op. They create spaces to support and educate colleagues and help us build a more inclusive workplace.

Our Represent network is a supportive space for our disabled and neurodivergent colleagues. They champion fair representation and promote equal opportunities.
Our Aspire network offers a space for women and allies to highlight issues affecting women at Co-op and support one another in driving lasting change.
Our PRISM network supports LGBTQ+ colleagues across Co-op and champions a safer, more inclusive workplace for all identities.
Our Rise network supports ethnically diverse colleagues and focuses on increasing cultural awareness across Co-op.
Our Strive network supports young colleagues in progressing their careers by sharing valuable training, networking and development opportunities.
Our PACT network is a community of colleagues focused on creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where parents and carers can thrive.
Our Co-operating in Crisis network empowers our colleagues to work together and take meaningful action in response to humanitarian crises.

Tackling the pay gaps

As the first retailer to publish ethnicity and social mobility pay gap reports, we’ve challenged the status quo to build a more inclusive workplace.

Gender Pay Gap

We’ve made real progress closing our gender pay gap. We’ve also been recognised by the FTSE 100 women’s leaders review for female representation in leadership.

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Socio-Economic Pay Gap

We know colleagues from lower socio-economic backgrounds are less likely to progress into senior leadership roles. And we’re taking real action to change this.

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Ethnicity Pay Gap

We’ve more than doubled ethnic minority representation in our leadership since 2020. As a result, we’ve seen our ethnicity pay gap reduce. Inclusion is essential to our people strategy.

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