Co-Production Coordinator

We connect people with what’s happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector.

The Action Together team is vital in achieving the charity's purpose - to maximise opportunities to create positive social change; promote social justice and harness social benefit; and to strengthen the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector.

We're looking for people who share our values to join our team.

The Co-production Coordinator will play the lead role in developing and delivering Action Together’s approach to lived experienced led co-production.

As part of the
Local Motion funded team, this role will play a key role building the capacity of
Oldham Positive Action Network (OPAN), a network of individuals with lived experience, VCFSE organisations and public sector colleagues. Its purpose is to deliver test and learn projects that address social and economic issues, and the root causes of poverty.

As part of the national Local Motion programme across 6 places, this role is expected to generate new learning and approaches that can be shared across places and take part in influencing system change both locally and throughout the UK.

We’re looking for someone who Is driven by social and economic injustice and is able to think both creatively and analytically about systemic issues. You will be comfortable with complex problems and able to inspire and build confidence and capability in others to solve them.

You will be a skilled and experienced facilitator, who understands co-production, system change and project management. You will be able to build strong, trusting relationships and communicate to a wider variety of audiences.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

More information on DBS checks and our Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the
Work with us page .

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our
Work with us page .

• Employer:
  
  Action Together CIO
• Locations:
  Hybrid, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
• Role Type:
  Fixed term
• Salary: NJC PO1 SP 27-30
• Working Hours:
  
  Full-Time

• Closing Date:
  Friday 11th September 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 9am
• Anticipated Interview Date:
  Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 13:00
• Contact Name: HR Team
• Contact Information:
• Employee Benefits:
  • Flexible working in practice (e.g., flexibility around start/finish times and the ability to balance office, home and community-based working, subject to role requirements)
  • A commitment to reasonable adjustments and access support throughout recruitment and employment—please tell us what you need and we will work with you to put it in place
  • An inclusive working culture with ongoing learning (including equity, anti-discrimination and cultural awareness) and support to do your best work
  • Membership of Simply Health which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling services
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Cycle and tech loan schemes
  • 26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 31 days per year) plus bank holidays
  • Employer Supported Volunteering
  • Pension scheme - with 6% employer contribution
• Flexible Working Options:
  Flexitime, Compressed hours, Part time
• Working Pattern Details:
  Hybrid working – Working at our office and in communities in Oldham and working from home.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?:
  Yes