Exciting Opportunity: Co-Chair of the Age Friendly Partnership!

About Us

The Stockport Age Friendly Partnership brings together individuals and partners from the community, voluntary, and statutory sectors. We’re a vital part of the wider One Stockport Borough Plan, aligned with its vision of One Heart, One Home, One Future.

Our mission is to ensure everyone in Stockport can:

• Age well, with respect and purpose.
• Enjoy connections with family, friends, and the community.
• Stay well and active for as long as possible.

The Role: Co-Chair the Age Friendly Partnership

As Co-Chair, you will work alongside the current Chair to:

• Contribute to developing and delivering plans to support ageing well for all.
• Ensure local voices are heard, across all ages and communities.

Ageing well priorities will be shaped through continual engagement with Stockport residents and may include:

• Housing, outdoor spaces, and transport.
• Employment, social participation, and inclusion.
• Community and health and care services.

With Stockport having the oldest population among Greater Manchester boroughs, this role is vital to addressing health inequalities and ensuring a healthy, vibrant future for all.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone with:

• A strong connection to the local community.
• A desire to make Stockport a place where people can age with dignity, respect, and purpose.
• The ability to use their lived experience to help build stronger, more inclusive communities.

What We Offer

This is a paid role (through your choice of bank transfer or voucher payments) under Stockport Council’s Working Together Policy. £15 per hour. You will receive payment through their bureau system.