Support services colleague - Lincolnshire Co-op

Join ourSupport services team

Our support service team do a vital role in supporting all our business areas. They provide our outlets with the information and tools required to help the business continue to grow and develop. From management to entry level, we have many different roles available.

Join ourOffices and distribution team

We have a number of types of support service teams that contribute to our purpose in different ways. From HR to IT to finance, design, communications, accounts, trade, cash office, payroll purchasing, and driver roles. Our main function is based in the centre of Lincoln, but we have support functions based in various locations across our trading area.

Inspire at our Lincoln Science and Innovation Park

In 2012 we joined forces with the University of Lincoln to build a world-class science and innovation park off Tritton Road in Lincoln. More than £25 million has already been invested in the regeneration of the site and it’s now home to some of the finest minds and innovative high-tech businesses in the UK. Offering world class laboratories and research facilities and bringing education and industry together on one site, when completed the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park (LSIP) will be a focal point for innovation and investment in science and technology across the region.

Develop as aLeadership team member

Leadership is an important quality and at Lincolnshire Co-op our leaders are supportive, effective, and innovators for change. We have opportunities within each of our business areas for these roles.

Get to knowBreeze

Click the video to hear Breeze, who works in Health and Safety and her experiences in our support services teams.

Our storiesCareer path

We’ve been named as one of the country’s top employers, offering career progression, training opportunities, and reward and recognition schemes to our 2,900 colleagues joining our team. Have a look at what we offer throughout this site.

Martha
People and Performance Advisor

2015
Joined Lincolnshire Co-op as a customer services assistant at Collingham food store on a 16-hour contract whilst thinking about what I wanted to do as a career.

2017
Started as a business admin apprentice in the people and performance team studying a Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3.

2019
Completed my Level 3 Apprenticeship and was named Apprentice of the Year at the Lincolnshire Business Awards.

2019
Started a Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship studying towards a BA Hons in Professional Practice in Leadership and Management and became an engagement officer.

2020
Promoted to an engagement advisor where I coordinated volunteering opportunities for colleagues across the business.

2020
Became a people and performance advisor where I support managers with advice and guidance on employment law.

Our storiesColleague experiences

We have been named as one of the country's top employers, offering career progression opportunities and valued reward and recognition schemes to our 2,900 colleagues. Click below to read their experiences working for us.

Amy
Team Leader

Ben
Health & Safety Manager

Karla
People & Performance

Rachel
Learning & Development Advisor

Apply nowWhat happens

When applying for one of our roles, you’ll go through the recruitment process with our resourcing team. But what happens next?

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First step

Click on careers and start your search. Read about our roles and watch some videos and find one that suits you.

Make an application

Register and complete an application telling us why you're right for the role. We want to hear all about you, your skills and experience that can demonstrate to us who you are and what makes you really stand out. You can either complete our application form or upload a copy of your CV.

The next step

If you’re invited to an interview, you will need to pick a slot. Our interviews can take place by telephone, via Microsoft teams or face-to-face. You may be asked to complete a series of assessments which will help us find out more about you.

Prepare for an interview

You may need your application to hand, any questions and a notepad and pen to jot things down. Think about your career history and have a good read about Lincolnshire Co-op. We’ll be looking to hear examples from different areas of your life, both at work and outside, where you demonstrated problem-solving skills.

During the interview

Listen carefully to your interviewer, but don’t be afraid to ask questions. Remember, we’ve already seen your application and decided that we’re interested, so this is your chance to build on that positive start.

We’ll be in touch

During the interview we’ll let you know when you’ll find out the outcome and what the next steps might be.

Offer accepted

Congratulations and welcome to team Lincolnshire Co-op. We will start to discuss your joining date. You’ll then have access to our onboarding platform with some information to help you start your career with us.

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Life as a Support services colleague

Join ourSupport services team

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Inspire at our Lincoln Science and Innovation Park

Develop as aLeadership team member

Get to knowBreeze

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