Recruitment

The Co-operative College is dedicated to the promotion of co-operative values, ideals and principles within co-operatives, communities and society. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community. The Co-operative College has a positive approach to employing disabled people and has also achieved Investors in People recognition.

Recruitment opportunities

We currently have no vacancies

Associates

All Associates are self employed and are contracted by the College on a short-term basis to carry out specific duties or complete a specific piece of work. This includes learning and assessment material, workshop materials, research, databases, websites, images, computer code and articles.

School & Youth Programmes

Associate opportunities with the School and Youth Programmes team may be available, from time to time, in the following areas of work:

• Project advisers to support schools who wish to become co-operative Trusts or Academies through the conversion process including: presentations of the co-operative legal structures, preparing consultation documents, liaising with lawyers and the Department for Education, and assisting school leaders and business managers to ensure all appropriate steps are taken. Individuals who have a background in school organisation or management will be considered.

• Consultancy and training delivery around the development of membership for school Trusts and Academies. Individuals are required who combine experience of membership development with a good understanding of the way schools operate.

• Teacher trainers who can deliver CPD relating to the application of co-operative values and principles in schools.

• Curriculum and resource developers. Individuals with a track record of producing engaging, interactive resources for co-operative studies, citizenship, enterprise, and global education.

We would welcome applications from individuals with a strong background in schools governance and those with experience in schools reorganisation. If you think you meet these criteria please send an up to date CV and covering letter explaning your suitability to associaterecruitment@co-op.ac.uk.

Co-operative Learning & Development

Currently we are not looking to expand our pool of Self Employed Associates. However please keep checking as our requirements may change.

Research

Currently we are not looking to expand our pool of Self Employed Associates. However please keep checking as our requirements may change.

International Programmes

Currently we are not looking to expand our pool of Self Employed Associates. However please keep checking as our requirements may change.

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum is based in the building where the Rochdale Pioneers opened their original store in December 1844. It is widely regarded as the birthplace of the co-operative movement.