Co-op
Identity Specialist
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Identity Specialist
£56,000 - £66,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre
In this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office once a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).
We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.
We're reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers.
We're looking for an Identity Specialist to join our Information Security team in Manchester. As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening our cyber security controls and systems, you'll play a key role in shaping our identity and access management strategy. You'll provide technical leadership across our identity and access platform, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to business needs, while helping colleagues, partners, and suppliers get the right access to the right systems at the right time.
Why this role matters
We're in an exciting period of growth at Co-op. As the digital landscape evolves, it's vital that we stay ahead of cyber threats. You'll help shape our identity and access management approach, making sure the right people can securely access the right platforms. With big changes like our Cloud migration underway, this is a great opportunity to influence this and make a real difference.
What you'll do
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- Drive forward the maturity of key systems like SailPoint IdentityIQ, Active Directory, EntraID and One Identity Active Roles
- Keep systems running smoothly, with no capacity or outstanding issues
- Align identity platforms and capabilities with the needs of our business
- Contribute to projects such as identity maturity initiatives, new application on-boarding, and process improvements
- Build strong relationships internally and externally to drive innovation and service improvements
- Manage day-to-day activities with third-party providers, including escalations and knowledge sharing
- Provide technical leadership across all Identity services, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to business goals
What you'll bring
We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:
- Experience with IdentityIQ or similar identity platforms
- Experience working on projects, including service transition
- Knowledge of at least one of the following: Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, IdentityIQ, Active Roles
- Good understanding of automation and conditional access frameworks
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with experience working with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and shape effective Identity solutions
- Leadership skills, with experience coaching and mentoring analysts and supporting the development of technical capability across the team
- An open, innovative mindset and flexibility to adapt to change
We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
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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:
- 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
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
- 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.
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