The Co-operative Group

Sector:

Retail

Ranking in Times Top 100 Graduate Employers:

2006: N/A
2007: 100
2008: 61
2009: 62
2010: 58

Link to Careers Web site

Graduate Job Programme

2011 Applications Opening Date: Now open for Leadership Programme (Business Management and CIMA Finance), Funeral Care Management Designate Programme and Farms Management Training Programme
2011 Applications Closing Date: When vacancies are filled; apply early. Pre-Registration Pharmacy Scheme for 2011 is already closed.

2011/2012 6-12 Month Placements

One year placements available in a range of business functions; apply early

2011 Summer/Vacation Internships

Not Offered

Competencies and Other Requirements

Competencies are graduate scheme specific but are likely to include some of the below:

Customer Focus
It is the genuine desire to understand customers*, their needs, concerns and behaviour and to anticipate, meet and, wherever possible, exceed their expectations.

* Customer refers to the people who buy our products and services, as well as clients, patients, etc

Team Leadership
The intention, desire and focus on choosing to lead, inspire and develop a group of people providing shared purpose, direct and co-ordination of actions.

Collaboration and Teamwork
A desire to work collaboratively and supportively with peers, colleagues and team members to achieve results.

Influencing
The intention and subsequent actions to influence and engage others with your views and opinions in line with the Co-operative Group’s strategic intent and interests.

Thinking
The ability to make sense of data/situations and understand what needs to be done, in order to make decisions and bring about business success.

Confidence
A belief in your ability to deliver success; the resilience to deal with adversity; the courage to stand up for what you believe is right in the interests of the organisation.

Achieving
The behaviour that drives leaders to get things done in an appropriate manner. It is underpinned by a desire to achieve and/or surpass standards of excellence and deliver business goals, initiating action and making timely decisions. It also involves a concern for pace, completion and delivery.

Managing Self
The ability to recognise your capability levels, motives and emotions and the triggers for those. Also the ability to understand the impact this has on your own thinking processes, behaviour and performance. The commitment and determination to grow and develop as a result of this awareness.