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Member Pioneer \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 Penrhiwceiber & Cwmbach

\xc3\x82\xc2\xa310.90 per hour plus excellent benefits

Home based in Penrhiwceiber & Cwmbach. You\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll need to live in or very close to this community to be eligible to apply

4 hours per week. Flexible hours that meet the needs of your community\xc3\x82

At Co-op, we stand for something different, and we put our communities at the heart of everything we do. As a member pioneer, you\'ll play a key part in helping us to build stronger and fairer communities. We\'ll look to you to bring people together, connecting with Co-op members, colleagues, and representatives of the many local groups we support. By building these relationships, you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects that will make our communities better places to live. So, if you\'re passionate about making a difference, join our team and be part of our plan for a better future.\xc3\x82

What you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll do:\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2build a strong group of contacts locally, alongside using social media to help with listening to and getting involved in community conversation\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2develop an action plan to improve community wellbeing, aligned to key themes\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2establish and run a local community forum, or become part of one that already exists\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2prioritise your time, making your hours count and focusing on opportunities to make the biggest difference\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2get activities off the ground and encourage participation from members in your community\xc3\x82

This role would suit someone who:\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2is committed, enthusiastic and has a passion for improving their community\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2can inspire and motivate people through their communication style\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2loves working with and connecting to people\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2can prioritise their time and remain focussed on a long-term goal\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2has good basic IT skills and is confident using social media\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2lives within or very close to the community you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll support, detailed above\xc3\x82

Why Co-op?\xc3\x82

Here you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll do work that matters. We\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and in this role, you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll have an opportunity to make a difference. You\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll also get a package that includes:\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2competitive salary\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa231 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 38 in line with service)\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2discounts on Co-op products and services\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2a pension with up to 10% employer contributions\xc3\x82

\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2free support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing\xc3\x82

Building an inclusive work environment\xc3\x82

We\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99re actively building diverse teams and we aim to build working environments where everyone feels welcome. Our Co-op colleague networks and inclusive development programmes help provide equal opportunities for all colleagues to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xaf\xc3\x82

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.\xc3\x82

You can find out more about all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.\xc3\x82

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