A warm handshake, hello and welcome

Pure Executive are delighted to be working in partnership with East of England Cooperative to appoint a new Chief People Officer (CPO) to support the continued evolution and growth of the society.

The East of England Co-op’s story involves so much more than simply selling food. It is the largest independent retail business in East Anglia, with a presence spanning more than 200 trading outlets across 70 diverse towns and villages in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and more recently Cambridge. A large family of diverse businesses including convenience food retail, funeral, travel, security as well as an extensive investment property portfolio.

As a responsible and ethical organisation employing over 3,000 colleagues across the region, the society has a growing membership of over 280,000 individuals. As leaders in the business, you are entrusted with safeguarding and nurturing the societies legacy for co-op members, ensuring their interests are protected for generations to come. It is a responsibility wholeheartedly embraced by the leaders, driven by a deep-seated passion for the East of England and the remarkable communities they serve.