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 role
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 LocalMotion 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 LocalMotion 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.
The ideal candidate
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.
Closing Date for applications is 9am on Friday 11 September 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Right to work
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.
Support for applicants
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.
Application Instructions
To apply for this role please visit the 'Work with Us' page under the jobs section on the Action Together website. There you will be able to download the "Recruitment pack" and application form. Please submit your completed application form to [email protected] by the advertised deadline and with the subject “confidential, job application”.
Postal applications can also be considered and these should be sent to:
HR Team
Action Together
80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ
Pay: £38,220.00-£40,777.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldham OL1 1DJ
