Retail Safety Manager £56,000 to £64,000 plus excellent benefits, including a company car (Work Level 5). Field based, with occasional travel to our Manchester office to connect with your team.
We're looking for a Retail Safety Manager to make our food retail and logistics operations as safe as possible for our customers, consumers, and colleagues. From shaping operational risks policies around consumer protection to leading investigations and advising senior leaders, you'll play a big role in helping us to build a strong culture of safety across two of our biggest operational areas.
Why this role matters
To keep our Co‑op protected from legal, financial, and reputational risks, it's essential that we're always adhering to the latest food regulations and consumer protection, health, and safety practices. That's where you come in.
What you'll do
* Provide clear and practical consumer protection, food safety, and health and safety advice to senior leaders
* Develop, implement, and maintain policies and processes that are compliant with food regulations
* Monitor and manage risks, interpreting and anticipating legislative changes and proactively addressing these
* Deliver training and guidance to food retail and logistics teams, helping to make sure health and safety stays the top priority for everyone
* Lead investigations into serious incidents, address these appropriately, and put preventative measures in place for future
* Work closely with local authorities and regulators to understand the latest standards
* Work with our Primary Authority to develop our Assured Advice model, and collaborate with the FSA as they develop future regulations
* Use data and monitor trends to spot ways for us to improve how we work
* Travel to stores and depots across the UK to support investigations or help deliver changes
What you'll bring
* Significant experience in an Environmental Health role (e.g., Environmental Health Officer)
* Significant experience acting as a Primary Authority lead in a retail or multi‑site environment
* Strong knowledge of relevant UK food legislation and compliance standards
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Good communication skills, with the ability to influence people at all levels of seniority
* The ability to deliver training and coaching to operational teams
Why Co‑op?
* A company car
* 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
* Training and support for your development and career progression
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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