Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager
£65,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience) plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre (hybrid – splitting your time between home and the office based on business needs)

We’re reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers.

As part of this, we’re looking for Engineering Managers to join our Manchester-based team. In this role, you’ll lead, coach, and supported talented engineers across a range of teams and technical areas. You’ll play a big part in developing engineering capability, nurturing career growth, and working alongside leaders from across Co-op to build a strong, connected engineering community.

Why this role matters

Digital technology is a huge part of Co-op’s strategy, and our engineers are instrumental in helping us achieve our ambitions. By supporting and developing engineering talent, you’ll create an environment where people can thrive, while making sure teams continue to deliver high-quality digital products and services that make a real difference for our customers, colleagues, and member-owners.

What you’ll do

•    Line manage the engineers and quality coaches in your team, supporting their wellbeing and career development
•    Be responsible for the technical capability of your team (e.g., code quality, standards adherence, deployment health, and on-call response)
•    Create a healthy, inclusive team environment where engineers can thrive
•    Collaborate with Product Managers and Delivery Managers to support with engineering activities
•    Support engineering recruitment activities including interviews, assessments, hiring decisions and onboarding
•    Collaborate with third parties and make sure they fulfil the agreed deliverables and commitments

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:

•    Experience managing, coaching and supporting the development of a large, multi-disciplinary teams
•    Solid knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#), infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Puppet), cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure), or a background in quality assurance
•    Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships

We’re open to flexible working arrangements, including condensed hours, shorter working days, or a 4-day week. 
You’ll also benefit from hybrid working, with occasional travel to our Manchester office for team days, meetings, and events.

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)
•    Private healthcare
•    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 teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our 
support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing