Achieve your career ambitions without compromising your values

From food to pharmacy, from funerals to legal services - this is The Co-operative Group. We’ve got 15 different businesses, 4,900 outlets, 110,000 people, and a turnover of £10.1 billion. That’s the size of our operation, and that’s why we can offer you a graduate experience of immense scope, variety and opportunity.

More than that, though, we can offer you the chance to build a career in the world’s largest consumer co-operative – and that’s what makes our offer unique. Unlike a plc, we have a purpose far beyond profit: everything we do is for the benefit of our customers, our members and the wider community as a whole. We’re driven by our social goals and our co-operative values give us a competitive advantage. For instance, we already sell more Fairtrade products than any other retailer. And our work isn’t going unnoticed, as we’ve been voted the UK’s most trusted brand for two consecutive years. This is why we are the big business you can believe in.

We’re investing £1.5 billion in our business over the next three years

Although we behave responsibly, it doesn’t mean we are any less ambitious or commercial – we’re investing £1.5 billion in our business over the next three years and are reported to be the country’s fastest growing retailer. For instance, our operating profit is up 33% compared to 2008.

Because of our growth, size and diversity, we offer a superb depth and breadth of challenge, helping you to achieve your ambitions without having to compromise your values.