The Co-operative College - a different kind of College for a different kind of business

The College Mission

To provide inspirational learning and resources based on co-operative values and principles for individuals and organisations to support the development of sustainable co-operative, mutual and social enterprises throughout the world.

Recruitment Opportunities

The Co-operative College is dynamic and expanding educational charity based in central Manchester serving the educational, training and research needs of the Co-operative, Social Enterprise and Mutual sector in the UK and Internationally.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all part of the community.

Associates

The Co-operative College is seeking experienced, committed and qualified individuals to become part of its associate team.

Associates work for the College in different capacities on a freelance basis, for example:

  • Materials development.
  • Delivery of courses.
  • Research.
  • Project management.

The College is a centre of excellence in training, learning, consultancy and research for the co-operative and mutual sector. Our role is to support the growth and development of the co-operative and mutual sector by helping co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) to understand their distinct identity, and how that identity can help them become commercially successful. The College sees CMEs as a key part of a dynamic, broad and diverse social enterprise sector, able to make vital contributions to inclusion and citizenship.

The College offers a range of tailored member, director, staff and management development programmes to the co-operative and mutual sector. These cover a range of tailored courses that are run locally and regionally for clients as well as an extensive selection of open programmes. 'The College is an accredited centre for Chartered Management Institute and Edexcel programmes. We are also involved in an increasing number of regional funded projects aimed at developing the co-operative and mutual sector.

We are currently seeking associates who are experienced in the following areas:

  • Finance and Accounting.
  • Governance.
  • Co-operative Legislation.
  • Working with lay or non-executive directors.
  • Bid writing.

Our method of recruitment includes attending a one day selection centre at the College. The purpose of the day is to give you the opportunity to meet College staff, find out more about the co-operative and mutual sector and to demonstrate your skills to the College team. If you would like to be considered for an associate tutor role with our team please email your CV to Annette Haworth