Job Description

Logistics Infrastructure General Manager

Circa £90,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 4)

Home-based, or can be based from any of our Co-op Depots

We're looking for a visionary and driven Infrastructure General Manager to lead the transformation of our depot infrastructure across the UK. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and creating spaces that power operational excellence, then this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of new depots and infrastructure that will support our logistics network for the next 20 plus years. You'll be the critical link between construction experts and operational teams, ensuring every space is smart, sustainable, and built to perform.

What you’ll do

• Partner with senior leaders and external specialists to align depot design with long-term business goals
• Translate operational needs into innovative, practical infrastructure plans
• Design layouts that enhance flow, safety, and productivity
• Influence investment decisions with compelling design proposals
• Drive cost efficiencies and operational improvements through smart infrastructure
• Lead seamless transitions from legacy sites to future-ready facilities
• Champion collaboration between construction and logistics teams
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring fresh thinking to every project
• Build and lead a high-performing team that delivers results

This role would suit people who have

• Proven experience of leading large-scale, multi-year infrastructure projects
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A deep understanding of logistics, supply chain, and warehouse operations
• Expertise in warehouse design, transport flows, inventory systems, and automation
• Confidence in navigating complex project governance and frameworks

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. Because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• 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
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

Building a diverse environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We’re also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we’ll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We’ll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme at Disability Confident Scheme – Co-op Colleagues and more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Diversity and Inclusion

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

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.