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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Lead Service Analyst - Food Stores & Membership

Co-op Manchester, Lancashire Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

up to £48,000

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Service Analyst to join our Technology team and help deliver reliable, high-performing services that support colleagues, customers, and members across Co-op Food and Membership.

The successful candidate will use data, insight, and service management expertise to monitor service health, identify opportunities for improvement, and support effective decision-making across a portfolio of critical technology services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Analysing service performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Supporting and coordinating incident, problem, and change management activities
  • Producing and maintaining service reporting, dashboards, and performance insights
  • Working with Service Managers, technical teams, and suppliers to improve service performance and operational effectiveness
  • Supporting operational readiness and service transition activities
  • Maintaining accurate service records, documentation, knowledge articles, and service catalogue information
  • Identifying and tracking operational risks, compliance activities, and improvement actions
  • Assisting with improving service management processes and tooling capabilities
  • Supporting incident and change management activities out of core operational hours when required

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working within IT Service Management, Service Operations, Service Delivery, or a similar technology environment
  • Experience analysing data and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve service performance and customer outcomes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear insights and recommendations
  • Experience producing reports, dashboards, or service performance information for a range of stakeholders
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
  • A good understanding of service management frameworks, principles, and best practice (such as ITIL)

Benefits include:

  • 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
  • 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

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