Head of Product - Wholesale, Digital Technology and Data

Head of Product – Wholesale, Digital Technology and Data Circa £100,000 to £120,000 plus great benefits, including a company car, annual incentive scheme, and private healthcare (Work Level 4)Location: Scunthorpe (hybrid working – the majority of your time will be based in Scunthorpe, with around two days per month at our Manchester office). Youll also travel to partner sites across the UK as required

Co-op Wholesale is growing, and were looking for people who want to lead on what comes next. As our Head of Product, youll shape the future of digital, data, and technology for Co-op Wholesale. Youll set the vision and strategy for our partner and customer facing products, making sure theyre efficient, secure, and deliver real value.

Collaboration is key in this role. Youll act as the main connect between our Co-op Wholesale Business and the Digital Technology and Data functions such as enterprise platforms, service, networks, information security, and data. Alongside this, youll lead a talented product team, champion innovation, and create a technology roadmap that supports growth, profitability, loyalty, and sustainability.

Why this role matters

Were building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, were creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base.

To make that happen, we need a strong digital product vision, and secure, high-quality digital products. Thats where you come in. Youll set our strategy, define the roadmap, and make sure our products deliver real value for our business and, most importantly, our partners: helping them to grow, compete, and thrive.

If youre passionate about transforming businesses through digital innovation and have a strong, customer-first mindset, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to shape what comes next for Co-op Wholesale – bringing new ideas to life and making a real impact. Be part of it.

What youll do

Set and own the digital product vision and roadmap for Co-op Wholesale Make the most of existing technology to deliver value to our partners Lead cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Delivery Managers, to create high-quality digital products Act as the main link between Co-op Wholesale business and our DT&D functions Design the operating model and roadmap for digital, data, and technology within Wholesale Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships Use data and insights to guide decisions and continuous improvement activity Coach and mentor Product Managers and other team members, supporting their growth and development Make sure our digital products are secure, scalable, resilient, and always innovative

What youll bring

Experience leading product teams in complex, regulated organisations A strong understanding of B2B and wholesale operations Knowledge of agile ways of working, digital product lifecycle management, and platform thinking The ability to influence senior colleagues and bring cross-functional teams together Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships Familiarity with enterprise architecture and data governance

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, were owned by our members. And because were owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, youre not just taking a job, youre joining a movement. Were an organisation that puts people and communities first, and were powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so youll also receive:

A company car or £6,000 car allowance 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 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 youll belong

Were 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.

Were 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, well support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.