Out-of-Home Manager

Out-of-Home Manager
Up to £55,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre | Hybrid (with a minimum of one day per week in the office)
12-month secondment

Please note: In line with our internal mobility policy, we’d like to make you aware that a preferred candidate has been identified for this opportunity

We’re looking for an Out-of-Home (OOH) Manager to join us on a 12-month secondment, and lead the scale-up and mobilisation of Co-op’s Digital OOH (DOOH) and Classic OOH (COOH) channels. You’ll make sure the right partnerships, processes, governance, and technology are in place so we can deliver on our plans and move smoothly into business-as-usual operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead operational delivery and change, making a big impact on how we work in this space.

Why this role matters

Co-op Media Network is the largest media owner in convenience retail, giving brands a unique way to reach customers and grow their profile. Our nationwide network of high-footfall stores, combined with a strong media toolkit, creates opportunities to influence buying decisions and deliver real value.

As our OOH Manager, you’ll play a big part in building and embedding our DOOH and COOH capabilities. You’ll help us to unlock new revenue streams and create omni-channel experiences that connect with millions of customers. If you’re looking for a chance to shape the future of retail media and make a lasting difference in how brands engage with shoppers, this is it!

What you’ll do

• Lead onboarding of appointed DOOH and COOH sales house to operational “go-live”
• Define and document workflows for campaign booking, trafficking, approvals, reporting, and reconciliation
• Develop and embed guardrails, policies, decision frameworks, and RACI models
• Embed pricing model and yield principles
• Manage inventory health and oversee campaign delivery accuracy
• Define measurement standards and partner with providers to deliver actionable reporting
• Work with product and data teams to enable programmatic DOOH capabilities
• Act as our DOOH expert, upskilling teams and representing Co-op in industry forums

What you’ll bring

• Experience in DOOH, including vendor onboarding or channel launch
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of pricing models, yield optimisation, and contract management
• A deep understanding of DOOG operations and programmatic ecosystems (SSPs, DSPs, deal structures)
• The ability to design workflows, mobilise new partners, and deliver operational readiness projects
• Strong governance, risk management, and partner engagement 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 
• 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 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