Co-Production Coordinator | Oldham

Action Together; Oldham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

26 days holiday per year (increasing w

Employer Supported Volunteering

Pension scheme - 6% employer

SimplyHealth benefits

Cycle and tech loan schemes

Professional development

Job summary

Action Together in Oldham is seeking a Co-production Coordinator to lead lived-experience led co-production and deliver Action Together’s approach.

You will work within the LocalMotion funded team to build the capacity of OPAN and contribute to test-and-learn projects addressing poverty and social issues across the UK. The role requires strong facilitation, system thinking, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in co-production and system change.
• Strong facilitation and project management skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Action Together’s co-production approach.
• Support capacity building for OPAN and LocalMotion programme activities.

Job description

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 theLocalMotion funded team, this role will play a key role building the capacity ofOldham 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.

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 theWork 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 ourWork with us page .

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

Co-production Coordinator

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 theLocalMotion funded team, this role will play a key role building the capacity ofOldham 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.

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 theWork 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 ourWork with us page .

Job Information

• Locations: Hybrid, Oldham
• Working Hours Per Week: 36 per week (full time)
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Closing Date: 11 September 2026@ 09:00am
• Contact Name: HR Team
• Contact Information: 0161 339 2345
• Flexible Working Options: Part time
• Would You Consider a Job Share: No
• Would You Consider a Secondment: No
• Employee Benefits:

  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 SimplyHealth 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