Information Co-Production Adviser

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Hybrid and Community work
• Salary:28 598 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours:18.5 hours per weekflexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things.

As an Information Co-production Adviserin the Engagement Hub youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are.

So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

This role is a great opportunity for an individual to utilise creative thinking proven communication engagement social media and digital skills to support the involvement of service users in particular young people.

The Information Co-Production Adviser is part of the Engagement Hub in the Children and Young Peoples Directorate whose purpose is to work with commissioners to maximise resources through co-production with children young people and families.

In this role you will be expected to:

• support the functional and everyday content development of The Source website and associated web-based applications including social media co-produced with young people
• provide fresh thinking and demonstrable experience of using social media and new technology to improve young peoples access to information and advice and communicate what support is available to them
• regularly engage and support young people from diverse backgrounds across the county empowering them to share their experiences with decision makers
• support the team with the creation of marketing materials using digital software
• support the wider team at events and Co-production activities with young people
• work with the wider team to gain the views and lived experience of children and Young People.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

You will need:

• strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to provide clear impartial advice and information tailored to the needs of different audiences. You will be confident when creating engaging and accessible content for the service website
• excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with partners and service users. You will be comfortable engaging directly with young people through meetings and collaborative activities
• a creative flexible and innovative approach with the ability to contribute new ideas and adapt to changing needs
• good IT skills with experience of using a range of applications relevant to the role.

The team

The Engagement Hub is based within the Children and Young Peoples Services Directorate and is part of the Quality Engagement and Professional Development Service we work with service delivery teams and stakeholders to build a shared understanding of the benefit of co-production.

Our role is to engage with service users to enable the voice of children and young people to be heard by decision makers to facilitate co-production and engagement opportunities and to provide information expertise. Whilst ensuring that stakeholders including SCC staff are supported to become key players in co-production work.

We are a small friendly team who all work together to ensure that we are hearing the voices of Suffolk young people and ensuring that their lived experiences are at the heart of our services.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Susie McIvor -she/her for a casual conversation. You can reach them by either calling or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

1. Can you describe a time when you used innovation or creativity to create engaging content activities or approaches for young people How did you make it engaging and what impact did it have
2. Tell us about any experience you have of using social media or online platforms appropriately to communicate engage others or support service delivery.
3. Tell us about a time you worked with young people to support inclusion. What did you do and what was the outcome

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

We value authentic applications thatshowcaseyour genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage ofselection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30 pm 28 June 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.#LI-Hybrid

This role is mostly in the community but you may also work from home sometimes. Additionally you will have an office base. If you want to discuss how that might affect your work please talk to the contact in the advert.