Director of Technology and Product Innovation

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). You’ll also travel to partner sites across the UK as required
Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to lead on what comes next. As our Head of Product, you’ll shape the future of digital, data, and technology for Co-op Wholesale. You’ll set the vision and strategy for our partner and customer facing products, making sure they’re efficient, secure, and deliver real value.
Collaboration is key in this role. You’ll 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, you’ll lead a talented product team, champion innovation, and create a technology roadmap that supports growth, profitability, loyalty, and sustainability.
Why this role matters
We’re building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we’re 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. That’s where you come in. You’ll 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 you’re 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll 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 you’ll belong
We’re 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.
We’re 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, we’ll 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.